Non-O Extension: Bank Account Or Work Permit?

[billyfix]

Hi,

I read many topics but I don't find exactly answers in may case. I have one year Non-O visa because I have thai wife. I would like to make one year extension when this visa will expire. I see two choice:

1st: 400.000 THB in a thai bank in may name. My Question: 2 or 3 month have to be in a bank? (My address is Bangkok). This is can be my simple saving account? When I apply to extension, what do they check in my bank book? Balance have to be upper 400.000 THB 3 months ago and now? Now problem if going down this period?

2nd option: I can make work permit (real working company, everything). If I have work permit don't need a 400.000 THB for 3 months? I think because work permit guarantee I have 50.000 THB income every month? And have something speciel requirement/regulations for work permit? Maybe need at least 2 month old or something?

Thank you every answer!

[Mario2008]

1. Money has to be in a bank account in Thailand in your name for 3 months.

2. If you have a work permit and pay taxes you dont have to show 400,000 in the bank, but instead can show an income (with tax documents) of 40,000 baht a month if you ask for an extension based on marriage. (You can also apply with income from abroad, for which you need to show a letter from your embassy stating your income).

Another possibility is to ask for an extension of stay based on your work, in that case you will probably need to show 50,000 baht a month income with tax documents (required income depends on your nationality, formost western nationals it is 50,000 a month).

[lopburi3]

The requirement for 400k marriage is two months at or above that level on day of application for extension of stay. If it falls below you must wait until two months at or above. You need passbook and letter from bank.

[TerryLH]

"1. Money has to be in a bank account in Thailand in your name for 3 months."

"The requirement for 400k marriage is two months at or above that level on day of application..."

A difference in how long the money needs to be seasoned between the two 'Go To for Visa Info" guys quoted above.

I think someone needs to clarify that for the OP.

[lopburi3]

(6) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an

alien must have an average annual income of not less than

40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank

of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses

within a year.

The legal requirement is 2 months as above quote from Police Order 777/2551. At a point last year there were some offices demanding 3 months thinking the intent was to be the same as retirement but Bangkok has made if official policy for all that it is as written and should be 2 months. At least until the next revision.

[billyfix]

2. If you have a work permit and pay taxes you dont have to show 400,000 in the bank, but instead can show an income (with tax documents) of 40,000 baht a month if you ask for an extension based on marriage. (You can also apply with income from abroad, for which you need to show a letter from your embassy stating your income).

Another possibility is to ask for an extension of stay based on your work, in that case you will probably need to show 50,000 baht a month income with tax documents (required income depends on your nationality, formost western nationals it is 50,000 a month).

Yes, 50,000 baht the minimum salary for the work permit. Is this enough if I have just actual work contract in Thailand and can show get salary 2-3 month ago in Thailand? I will have a tax documents just after one year working and pay taxes.