Imm O Visa Retirement

[likite]

I obtained my first non imm O visa (retirement based) in March 2006 before the changes to the new rules were introduced in October 2006 and renewed ever since then.

I now understand that there is the grandfathering rule. In my case I will deposit 800,000 baht, but am I right in thinking that I do not have to have this deposit waiting in a Thai bank 3 months before applying for my extention?

Has anyone applied this grandfather rule and do Immigration readily recognise this without undue problems? I do not want to have any massive problems when I come to renew.

Any assistance would be appreciated positive or otherwise.

[lopburi3]

The grandfather rule has nothing to do with current 800k. That was for the old 400/200K system in use a decade ago.

You must have money in account for 3 months at 800k or above if using only bank account. If using Embassy letter with bank account to make up difference there should not be a requirement for the 3 months.