@Phil *****

All right

@Chizel ******

Kasikorn. That is

@Rok *******

Yes, sure

@Ian *********

Well, you know, I haven’t set foot in my country of origin for many years.

Anyway, I have more funds in another account in my country.

@Maxim **********

Yes, I know, but anyway, I want to transfer all my funds to the country where I live.

@Stephen ********

Yes, of course. It’s for applying for the marriage visa. That’s why I’m moving money. Although what I’m asking, you may have already seen in previous messages. I’m trying to find out whether it’s necessary to make an international transfer or if I can use WISE to have funds in my Thai account and go to immigration to complete the paperwork.

@Tai *********

Could you clarify a bit your comment about the other person being wrong? I’m interested in understanding your point regarding international funds for the marriage visa in Thailand.

@Michael *******

Exactly, you’re right: for the marriage visa (Non-Immigrant O in Thailand), it is not always required that the proof of funds be an international transfer.

What immigration usually asks for is:

* Proof of funds available in Thailand, which can be a balance in a local bank account or recent deposits.

* For some consulates or specific cases, they may accept local transfers or account statements, as long as they show that you have enough money to meet the visa requirements.

The problem arises when someone interprets that only an international SWIFT transfer is acceptable, but in practice, a Thai bank account with a sufficient balance and official statements is usually enough.

@William **********

My wife doesn’t have any family, but thank you for reminding me with your comment.

@Andreas ********

Thank you for your advice. I have perfectly understood your explanation: although Wise works for sending money, for Thai immigration to recognize the funds as international and valid for the marriage visa, I need to make a direct SWIFT transfer from my Spanish bank to my Thai account.