I was supposed to extend my extension of stay based on marriage a month ago, but I messed up the seasoning of funds due to some banking fees and card charges and the amount dipped under the 400k.

Since I didn't have much time to plan an alternative I flew out, stayed in another country for a few days and flew back in on a visa exempt entry.

I then started to prepare the documents for my new initial Non-O. I followed a document that is available on the immigration website and it indicated that I pretty much just need the 400k in the bank on the day of the application.

When I went to the Chiang Mai immigration office to ask for their list of requirements, they gave me a paper that lists "proof of saving transfer from abroad".

So which is it? Do they really require this proof of funds transferred from abroad? My funds have been in Thailand for a few years now and have been transferred between bank accounts, so proving that isn't really an option now.

Can't really see any other way forward other than sending it out and back in again. Thoughts?

Another one. The document online says I should apply at least 15 days before my current stamp expires, whereas the Chiang Mai immigration's document says "at least 15 working days" quite the difference.

Okay I have my typo retirement visa for one year but I went through an agent and I now have the 800,000 in the bank how can I go about making everything legit now that everything has been faked just curious I want to make sure everything's legal I didn't know that going through an agent was doing something under board I've been putting the 64k in the bank every month and I just put the 800,000 in the bank. Should I wait until I apply for the extension or do I tell them I want to change to another type Visa when I do my 90-day check-in I haven't done the 90 day first check in yet because I had to leave the country to get my finances in order should I go back to the agent and tell him I want to start over what's the best route?

US passport married to Thai wife for 47 yrs. We have both spent 2-3 months several times in Thailand since 2000 and I’ve always received tourist visa for our trips We’ve planned on retirement there for some time but it hasn’t been a rush until now I’m 71, she’s 76. Her health is failing now and it’s become more urgent. I sent her 6/28/25 so she could be with her family while I clean out the house and close the lease. I know there are drawbacks to marriage visa (especially with her health) but I would be more able to have 400,000b than 800.000b. If I start the 65,000b transfer as soon as I get there to qualify for income based visa can I transfer to retirement visa after the first year? Do I have to have my own personal account or can I be added to her existing account? Thank you for any advice.

Heads up to those who are with Bangkok Bank. Starting today they require you to block 400k/800k (depending on your visa type) 4 months prior to renewal even if immigration is asking 3 months. If not they will disclose documents for visa renewal only by making you sign a paper where you pledge to keep the amount for 4 more months.

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I am married to a Thai and applying for the O retirement visa

Being married do I require 400,000 baht or 800,000 baht in a Thai bank?

Also what is the maximum amount that I can transfer to my Thai Krungthai bank account from Australia?

does it matter what bank I use for proof of the 500k baht ? Thanks in advance

Hi advice on going from 800k I the bank to 65k a month. My question is I been sending at least 65k per month since February and hold 400k in my bank account now. Visa is due in October. Is this possible to get my visa if I continue to do this and is there a agent that will help me gain my visa. Good advice but have been told it can be a combination of both. Providing that it meets 800k total. So are there any agents out there that can help

In terms of the 65.000 THB monthly transfer to replace the 800.00 deposit for the Retirement Visa, does it need to be send from an organization (for example the Social Security), or can it be from a private account (even in my own name), assuming all months the 65.000 THB are transfered ? Thanks.

Has anyone tried applying for DTV from Vietnam using a brand new Vietnamese bank account that only has a single top-up transfer of 500,000 THB and no transaction history?

My bank asked me if I want the immigration letter confirming the account balance for renewal of my one year visa in Thai language or English. Does it really matter?