Laws and Conditions
Financial Evidence
Long-term residence in Thailand requires visa applicants to provide financial evidence to confirm they have the means to cover expenses during their stay. Financial requirements vary significantly depending on the type of visa you choose:
| Visa Types | Basic Financial Requirements (Either one) | Fund Retention Requirements |
| 1. Non-Immigrant “O-A” (1 year) | Option 1 (Deposit): Deposit in a Thai bank account of at least 800,000 baht. | The deposit in the Thai account must be maintained for at least 2 months prior to visa application. |
| Option 2 (Income): Monthly income/pension of at least 65,000 baht. | Proof of consistent income must be provided. | |
| Option 3 (Combined): Combined annual deposit and income of at least 800,000 Baht | ||
| 2. Non-Immigrant “O-X” (10 years) | Option 1 (High Deposit) Deposit in a Thai bank account of not less than 3,000,000 Baht. | The deposit must be maintained for at least 1 year. |
| Option 2 (Deposit + Income): Deposit of 1,800,000 Baht and annual income of 1,200,000 Baht. | The deposit must be maintained to reach 3,000,000 Baht within 1 year, and the remaining balance must be 1,500,000 Baht. All the time | |
| 3. LTR Visa – Wealthy Pensioner (10 years) | Option 1 (High Income): Must have personal income (not from employment) of at least 80,000 USD per year. | Must provide proof of continuous income for the past 2 years. |
| Option 2 (Deposits + Income): Must have income of at least 40,000 USD per year and investments in Thailand of at least 250,000 USD. | Must provide proof of investment and money transfers into Thailand. |
The importance of financial documents.
1. Remittance of Funds (for O-A and O-X): Proof of deposit in a Thai bank account must include documentation certifying that the funds have been legally transferred from abroad (e.g., Form B.T. 3 or equivalent document from the bank).
2. Extension of Stay: When applying for an extension of stay (visa renewal) each year, all visa holders must still provide proof of sufficient funds or income as required by law.
3. Account Maintenance (O-X): O-X visa holders must maintain a minimum balance of 3,000,000 THB or 1,500,000 THB (after withdrawal) in their Thai bank account for the duration of their stay.
Our team is ready to provide consultation on preparing all financial documents to ensure that your visa application and renewal process is smooth and compliant with the requirements of the Immigration Bureau (IMB) and related agencies.