Had to do the friend or relative thing in Chonburi in Feb 24.

@Graham *****

Sorry for another question, but does the 800k need to be in a bank (home country) when applying for the initial visa abroad ?

@Graham *****

Thanks. Required on extension or not ?

@Tod ********

Does that mean it has to be in 2 months in advance wherever you come from if you are doing the 800k method or just certain countries ?

@Bob *********

Is there a minimum medical insurance requirement on this ?

@Tod ********

Thanks.

@Tod ********

That's what I was hoping. Thanks Tod. So they are only looking for the 800k amongst the rest really ?

@Tod ********

Do you need a years transaction report for a first retirement visa/extension or just a second and so on extension ? Of so what does it need to show ? TIA.

You need the 800k in the day you apply for the initial visa, after that the money does the seasoning in that time, after that you get the extension.

You only need the money seasoned for an extension. I'm not sure if you can swap marriage to retirement extension.

If you are with Bangkok bank then there is what Tod posted yesterday about 4 months.

If divorced make sure you bring your divorce certificate.