I’m trying to figure out the best way to retire and live in Thailand 6 months and US 6 months. If I get a retirement visa, can I avoid the deposit 800,000 baht deposit without depositing my SSA check directly in a Thai bank? Suggestions?

Hi everyone

I’m about to renew my retirement visa.

I have the required 800,000 in a Thai bank account.

I understand that I have to keep a minimum of 400,000 in that account and ensure that there’s 800,000 3 months before my visa renewal next year.

My question is :

How fast after obtaining the visa can I withdraw 400,000?

Thank you.

I have the 800k but I don't think i want to tie it up in a Thai bank account. Is it worth getting an agent to sort things out?

Can someone give me a contact for a reliable efficient immigration lawyer in Bangkok. I want to get a retirement visa. 🙏🙏🙏

Its that time of year again for me. The annual trip to Savannakhet for a Multi Entry Non Imm O based in marriage.

Have the required documents changed at all? I believe now 400K baht is required to be seasoned for 2 months?

- Savannakhet specific applciation form

- Two passport photos

- 5000 THB application fee

- Copy of rose-bordered marriage certificate, both sides, signed by wife and me

- Copy of Kor ror 2, both sides, signed by wife and me

- Copy of wife's Thai ID signed by her

- Copy of wife's housebook signed by her

- Copy of my passport biodata page signed by me

- 400K baht in bank statements

I'd also like to ask if the same visa is available at Vientiane Loas with the same requirements. I used to used Savannakhet as the 400K banked funds was not needed, but Vientiane is much closer.

I’m planning on living in Prachuap Khiri Khan with either a retirement or marriage visa. My question is about the required letter from the bank stating that 800/400K Baht was deposited via international transfer and has been in the account for at least 2 months dated the day of applying for the retirement/marriage visa. If I have to open a Bangkok Bank account in a ‘easy’ branch, say Pattaya, can I get the letter from the PKK branch or does it have to be obtained from the branch where I opened the account? If so, can I transfer the account to the PKK branch?

Does anybody know if the Hua Hin immigration office (the one I’ll be using) requires this letter or are happy with bank statements?

Good morning,

I started working with 01.09.2024 for a US LLC(founded in august), received my first salary of 1800€ a few days ago. I've got a remote working contract with stamp and signature. Do I need addionally a payroll(or Wise transfer proof enough or a letter, because in working contract remote in Thailand is mentioned several times?) On my wise bank account I just have 1800€, all my money is in cryptocurrencies. Can I just transfer my crptocurrencies through exchanges to my bank account in order to have the 500k Baht on my account, or is this problematic?

I can even ask a friend, but a transfer of the majority of the amount from a friend just a few days before I apply could be critical, or?OR should I transfer the cryptocurrencies to another bank account of mine and then make a transfer to my wise account?

Hi everyone! Does anyone know how long the 500,000 THB needs to be in my bank account before applying for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Jakarta? Any insights would be much appreciated!

Hi, I will be renewing my Non-Imm O next month. Regarding the Banking information required, do you know if getting the proof of funds at the bank the day before going to CW is okay? And then update the bank book on the day of application at CW.

Many thanks