Long-term stays in Thailand require visa applicants to provide proof of financial stability, confirming their financial means for the duration of their stay in the Kingdom. Financial requirements vary greatly depending on the visa category you choose:
| Visa Type | Basic Financial Criteria (One) | Earnings Requirement |
| 1. Non-Immigrant “O-A” (1 year) | Option 1 (Deposit): Deposits in a Thai bank account of at least 800,000 baht. | Must maintain the deposit in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months prior to applying for a visa. |
| Option 2 (Income): Monthly income/pension of at least 65,000 baht. | Must provide evidence of consistent income. | |
| Option 3 (Combined): Combined annual deposits and income of at least 800,000 baht. | ||
| 2. Non-Immigrant “O-X” (10 years) | Option 1 (High Deposit) Deposit at least 3,000,000 baht in a Thai bank account. | Must maintain the deposit for at least 1 year. |
| Option 2 (Deposit + Income): Deposit 1,800,000 baht and annual income of 1,200,000 baht. | Must maintain the deposit to reach 3,000,000 baht within 1 year and maintain a balance of 1,500,000 baht at all times. | |
| 3. LTR Visa – Wealthy Pensioner (10 years) | Option 1 (High Income): Have a personal income (not from work) of at least USD 80,000 per year. | Must provide proof of income for the past 2 years. |
| Option 2 (Deposits + Income): Have an income of at least USD 40,000 per year and an investment in Thailand of at least USD 250,000. | Must provide proof of investment and remittances into Thailand. |
1. Remittances into the country (for O-A and O-X visas): Proof of deposit in a Thai bank account must be provided, certifying that the funds were legally transferred from abroad (e.g., Form Thor Tor 3 or equivalent document from the bank).
2. Extension of Stay: When applying for an extension of stay (visa extension) each year, all visa holders must still provide evidence of remaining funds or income in accordance with the legally stipulated criteria.
3. Account Maintenance (O-X visas): O-X visa holders must maintain a minimum balance of 3,000,000 baht, or 1,500,000 baht (after withdrawals), in a Thai bank account for the duration of their stay.
Our team is available to provide advice on preparing all financial documents to ensure that your visa application and renewal is smooth and complies with the requirements of the Immigration Bureau (IB) and relevant authorities.