thaipopsy Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 An American friend of my husband is coming next month to meet a friend of mine, and probably getting married. He is 62 years old, retired with a $1,000 US monthly retirement income. My husband told me that he will need to keep a bank deposit here of about $4,000 US for 2 months to qualify for the marriage extension, but if he will not getting married the deposit will have to be about $16,000 US, and made from the US to a Thai bank. I believe that my husband is right, but I will like to be sure before telling my friend about, and also I will like to know how soon will need to get married to apply for that visa extension after arrival. He is coming with a tourist visa. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Does this "friend" know he is "getting married" to your friend ? Has the gentleman ever met his proposed "bride" The financial requirements for an extension of stay based on marriage are 1. 400.000 Bht in a Thai Bank account OR 2. A certified income of 40,000 Baht/Month. The US $ currently buys approx 33 Bht and therefore an income of $1000 US/ month will fail to meet option (2) re I am uncertain what the $16,000 (528,000 Bht) could possibly be related to .................................. Edited May 10, 2015 by nzexpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 The financial requirements for an extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai is 400K baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or 40k baht income. There is no requirement to prove the money came from abroad if using the money in the bank option. For an extension of stay based upon retirement it is 800k baht in a Thai bank for 60 days (first extension then 3 months) or 65K baht income or a combination of the 2 totaling 800k baht. After he arrives and does get married he should go out for a single entry non-o visa in order to apply for the extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Marriage Extension: 400,000 baht ($11,900) in the bank or 40,000 ($1,192) Monthly income. Retirement Extension: 800,000 ($23,800) in the bank or 65,000 ($1,930) Monthly income or combination of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaipopsy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 OK....About "combination of both" My husband said that with $1,000 US/month income, to get the combination he needs just to deposit $4,000 in the Thai bank account for the marriage extension, and $16,000 for the retirement extension. I need to confirm that to my friend. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaidDown Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) 'Combination' not allowed for marriage extension only retirement Edit to add.....As already stated by Ubonjoe and Litebeer above Edited May 10, 2015 by ThaidDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaipopsy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Does this "friend" know he is "getting married" to your friend ? Has the gentleman ever met his proposed "bride" The financial requirements for an extension of stay based on marriage are 1. 400.000 Bht in a Thai Bank account OR 2. A certified income of 40,000 Baht/Month. The US $ currently buys approx 33 Bht and therefore an income of $1000 US/ month will fail to meet option (2) re I am uncertain what the $16,000 (528,000 Bht) could possibly be related to .................................. 1) They never met in person, just chatting on skype for the last 3 months....but....she speaks English well.No problem. I married my husband after dating here 6 times in 2 months. We are doing very well, having a lot of good times. I work, he fish, and take care of the garden. 2) I need to confirm numbers for the combination income/bank deposit for marriage extension or retirement extension. The $16,000 is related to the combination for retirement extension with $1, 000 US monthly income.. It is correct? 3) Anyway, money is not a problem. My friend is wealthy. The American is not wealthy, but a very nice guy. Good looking people together....and my husband needs a fishing buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 For the extension of stay based upon marriage there is no combination allowed. It is only money in the bank or income. Only an extension based upon retirement allow for a combination of the 2. Which at $1000 income would require about $12,242 in a Thai bank to go with the income at an exchange rate of 33 baht to the dollar. Edit; Based upon your last post the 400k baht in the bank in his name only would be an option Their is no requirement to prove it came outside the country or that it is all his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaipopsy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thank you for all the info. My husband was wrong about the marriage extension rules. He is on a retirement extension.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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