I was informed that I can process my Retirement Visa from my home Country, has anyone done this? Have knowledge on this?

Can stocks be considered for the 500k baht requirement?

Context: I have about 7k USD in my bank account and 40k USD as stocks..

Can i share my bank statement as well as my stock account statement?

It seems opening a bank account for foreigners is becoming difficult. I just wanted to share our experience. My husband (American) and I (Thai-American) landed in Bangkok on Wed. The first thing we did upon arriving was to obtain a Thai phone for my husband. Once that was done, we received a receipt from AIS with his name, passport number, and his new Thai number listed on the receipt along with the salesperson’s signature. We went to the official AIS store so I’m not sure if the authorized AIS vendor would be able to produce the same receipt. We told the salesperson we needed a phone so my husband could open a bank account. She was the one who offered the receipt to us!

The next day (Thu), we went to the local branch for SCB and Bangkok Bank to try to open an account. We were told it could take about 7-14 business days because they would need to send his application and documents to the HQ office for review. If the HQ office has any questions or need additional information/document, the local bank would contact us. Rather than wasting time going back and forth with the local bank branch, we decided to go directly to the Bangkok Bank HQ in Silom. (Thank you for previous suggestions from this forum about going to Bangkok Bank HQ!) We provided them with the following documents:

* Husband's US passport

* Husband's US driver's license (in the US our driver's license is our ID)

* His Non-O E-Visa based on staying with Thai family visa

* Our US marriage license, which has been authenticated by the Royal Thai Consulate in the US

* My Thai ID

* The official AIS receipt

Even with all these documents, they were still trying to find a way NOT to open an account for my husband. Luckily, I was able to counter all their questions. My husband now has a bank account! The whole process took about an hour. It was a pain but I’m glad we got that done right away. Now we can transfer fund into his account in preparation for visa extension in June!

Has anyone applied with a Thai bank account statement?

Hello! I have heard that you need the 500k in your bank account for at least 3 months prior you send the application, is that true? thanks

Assuming you receive your 90 day non o retirement visa from evisa website

Am I correct in saying that the days start ticking down from the issue date ??

So if you then book your flight say to arrive 1 month later you then only have 60 days remaining on your visa ??

You then need to have your place of stay address sorted so that you can then open a bank account ( maybe 55 days left on your visa )

Then some days later you deposit 800000 baht into your account maybe ( 50 days left on your non o visa )

Ask your bank for a statement that shows your monies have been transferred from abroad

Then you take yourself off to immigration maybe when you have about 5 Days left on your non o visa taking your statement and confirmed address

AT THIS POINT DO YOU THEN APPLY FOR YOUR 12 MONTH EXTENSION

Me and my significant other aim to move to Thailand in a few months. We make music full time which makes around 7k a month gross, though we are considering doing a soft power (we don't officially run a registered business, very DIY). We have always shared funds from my account. Since we are self employed and share funds, what is the best course of action for obtaining a DTV for both of us?

We have the 500k baht each and make a good amount to our (my) main account, so not really a money issue - maybe just in the wrong places. Is there a monthly requirement for how much she should be making a month? What are the exact requirements for a soft power as far as income and documentation? Should we apply in the USA beforehand or try from Vietnam like many have suggested?

I'm mainly just looking for overall advice to our unique situation, and a general best course of action. Any advice is appreciated.

I’m moving to Thailand how do I get a retirement visa

Hi guys im a 55 yr young aussie wanting to spend most of my time in thailand but have no idea how to go about long term ( currently doing 30/ 40 days at a time)

Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it

Asking for a friend who has no FB account:

He has applied for an eVisa non-immigrant type O (Retirement) yet he scr*wed up the form and didn't provide the correct documents, even when he received a response that he should do that.

Finally, they rejected his request for insufficient documents.

His question: Can he enter Thailand on a tourist visa (after all this) and apply for a retirement visa in person over there? he prefers to do that this way.

**He meets all the requirements (Age, Money in his home bank account, etc)