You don't need $30,000.00 US you only need about $23,000.00 US (800,000 baht) in the Bank for the retirement visa. The US Embassy won't certificate your income so you can't use combination.

After you get you retirement visa you can transfer the equivalent of 65,000 baht into your bank account every month then when you renew your visa you can show the monthly income.

Open a bank account and use Wise

@Brandon ***********

I didn't know about the OX. Are the requirements a lot different than the OA?

@Frank *********

I was told in Thailand that I would have to go to the Consulate in the US for an interview if I applied in the US.

@Brandon ***********

Thanks for the info.

@Tony ********

Thank you for clarifying it for me.

@Jae ******

The 800K will be in the account 4 months before I return to Thailand. The question is will I still be required to apply for the 90 day O visa first or can I apply directly for the retirement visa??

@Steve ******

Thank You

@Steve ******

I have a condo that I rent year for the year and travel back and forth from the US and have never been asked for a TM30 when I do my 30 day extension.

Should I be filing a TM30 every time a I enter the country?