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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand based on retirement, particularly regarding bank funds?

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Feb 19, 2025

2 days ago

Nick *******

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I’ve seen the problems some are having with immigration trying to return. In the last 12 months I’ve had 1 x 60 day visa + 30, 1 x 30 + 30 and 2 x 60 + 30’s in my passport.

Next time I enter I will be applying for the Non-O based on retirement but don’t want to risk entering on a 60 day again, just in case. So I looked up the requirements to apply for the 90 day Non-O. 

Am I missing something because I’ve seen what is needed to apply for the same visa in Thailand and the online application didn’t ask for that much. It asked for normal stuff like passport details, proof of UK address, flight details, Thailand address, current photo and proof of funds, showing I had the equivalent of 800k baht in my UK bank. That’s it! 

So when I arrive and apply for the extension, do I 100% not have to show 800k in my Thai account? If not, what happens the next year when it’s time to renew? I’m guessing I’ll need the 800k 2 months before application or 12 x 65k pm transfers right?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa based on retirement, specifically the confusion about where funds must be held for the visa application and its subsequent extension. The individual plans to apply for a 90-day Non-O visa upon entry into Thailand, having previously held multiple 60-day visas. They question whether they need to show 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account when applying for the extension. Comments clarify that while the initial application can show funds from any bank, the extension will require the funds to be in a Thai bank account. Additionally, for future extensions, they can opt for income verification through monthly transfers.

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Gary *******

I'm tempted to retire in Thailand but immigration visa rules keep changing too stressful and risky

2 days ago

Pertti **********

@Gary ******

What is changed is, how they treat people, who try to live in Thailand as a tourist.

2 days ago

Roberto *********

@Gary ******

The rules relating to "retirement" visas, non-O and non-OA have actually changed very little in the last few years.

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Will ************

UK is £18k as a final balance on you latest bank statement.

2 days ago

Stuart *********

If you apply for the Non O in the UK you need to provide what they ask for. Funds don’t need to be in a Thai bank, just the equivalent in any bank in your name.

When you get to the extension stage within Thailand then funds will need to be in a Thai bank in your name only.

You can’t get the first year extension (UK based as your embassy won’t issue an income affidavit) other than using banked money. For the 2nd extension and further ones you can switch to the income based international transfers of 12 months of 65k per month method.

2 days ago

Nick *******

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@Stu***

thanks for the reply. So I will still have to transfer 800k for the extension? The proof of funds in my UK account doesn’t go towards that for the first application?

2 days ago

Brandon ************

@Nick ******

The proof of funds in your UK account goes towards your VISA. But the EXTENSION is from inside Thailand, and for that you have to show money in Thailand. You would have to show the same thing if you applied for the non-O visa in Thailand.

2 days ago

Nick *******

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Cheers

@Bra****

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2 days ago

Phil ******

@Nick ******

i might like to add that BoT has directed banks not to open new accounts. Here's some info

Chris Birch here's a post I did tonight

Tin Kwuk Lo very very difficult to open bank accounts now let alone specify a bank. Re dtv visa apply in your home country please as not able to do inside Thailand

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What are the steps for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand if I have 800k baht in a bank account?