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I thought my submission yesterday would be rejected. After submitting, I realised I'd put the wrong address. It was still approved today, go figure. Any reason given for your last 3 being rejected?

I've used the 90-day online system flawlessly, until I obtained a new passport whilst on a visit to the UK. On returning to Thailand, I immediately went to Immigration and had my stamps changed over. 83 days after rentering, I tried to submit my 90-day report online, but immediately received a message to visit my IO. At the IO and asking why my online report was rejected, the IO dabbled on his PC, gave me a new 90-day report date and told me it was OK now. I just submitted my next 90-day report online yesterday, and it was approved today. I can only surmise they didn't update my new passport details on their system in the first instance, hence it was rejected. Others have reported successfully submitting their first 90-day online after re-entering the Country on a new passport.

I've had a Fixed term deposit a/c with Bangkok bank for 10 years, which I use for Immigration purposes. Current interest rate 1.6% for 12-month fixed term. Special 1.8% rate for those opening a new 7-month first FTD account.

I agree, we are. There are multiple Non Imm visa types, and it's not helpful if an OP just enquires about a Non Imm visa, without being specific in the type or the purpose. When the OP can't be bothered posting the exact type of visa, and you remonstrate flippantly, you're called out as a keyboard warrior. It's simple, use the correct terminology and name, and you'll receive good advice.

It's not pedantic to establish the exact type of tourist visa, in order to give the correct information.

The London Embassy site currently states a requirement of £500 for the SETV. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/tourist-single-entry-visa Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, sponsorship letter. - Your recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address, and a minimum closing balance of £500 They have been transitioning and changing the website recently. I understand (from a friend) that the requirement on the e-visa application site do not always match those on the Thai Embassy, London website. You will know that better than I if you've recently submitted an application for the METV or SETV.

@Siamesepiggster You opened a topic titled 'Tourist visa', which to everyone in the know, would be the single entry Tourist, but then your second question re the financial requirements related to the visa known commonly as the METV, the multiple entry tourist visa. If you're not specific on exactly which visa type you're applying for, you'll get a variety of (sometimes incorrect) replies. If we have now established that you intend to apply for the METV and not the TV, I can answer your questions correctly and in more detail. 10-15 working days, but quite often only 5 days if submitted documents are all in order. The 200,000 Baht refers to a Thai sponsor, it's £5,000 using your own bank statement. Yes, it is required. Not that I'm aware of. Follow the online information and upload the requested documents.

I know the difference between a SETV and a METV. The SETV is valid for 3 months, the METV valid for 6 months. The visa validity being the period you can enter Thailand. The periods of 60 days stays are granted on entry and different to the visa validity. The SETV allows one single entry, the METV allows multiple entries during the visas validty period. No financial requirement for the SETV, other than proof of 20K THB that may be required on entry. The METV has financial requirements; Tourist (TR/Multiple entries). https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/tourist-multiple-entries-visa 5. Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, sponsorship letter (current balance not less than 200,000 THB for the past 6 months). - Your recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address, and a minimum closing balance of £5,000

There is, but I'm privy to some personal information and details that I'm not posting on an open forum.

Thanks so much for your lengthy, educational, intelligent response.

Please quote where I stated anything about a divorce, messy or otherwise.

What has that got to do with the OP stating he's using a Thai Consulate? The UK no longer has any 'Consulates', only the Thai Embassy .......... in London.

You edited your post after I quoted it. Yes, I read the 'edit' and don't know of any IO that accepts joint accounts. There is usually one applicant, and the account name must be solely in the name of the applicant. However, I wouldn't dismiss the idea of also providing joint account details in the OP's case, as they made a genuine mistake. A sympathetic IO may let it slide. Honesty, always the best policy. In relation to this thread, I recall a chap at my IO being refused an extension of stay based on retirement due to providing evidence of 796K funds in a Thai bank. He recently moved into the Province and claimed his previous IO approved his extension because the 796K was more than the 65K income method (780K). My IO still flatly refused,

Apologies, I was under the impression it was an open forum for all members to reply.

Well I know differently, and certainly know one man in the UK with a wife in Thailand who had a legitimate extension stamp (in fact 3 stamps) all of which were revoked because the legitimate stamps were obtained fraudulently. He may beg to differ with your opinion, the judge certainly did. Not forgetting applying for a residence certificate to purchase a vehicle, apply for a driving licence, or even a yellow Tabien Baan. However, that can quickly be overcome by filing a new TM30 at your local IO. Maybe an agent could do all of the above on your behalf, with the right connections and fees.

Read the quoted post again. Immigration, do not accept joint account holders, which the OP is aware of, even if you're not.

Not a case of fearmongering, it's a case of folk being aware that whilst agents may resolve one problem, they can also create further problems.

The OP has already stated the amount in the other account doesn't meet the shortfall. They used the account holding the 800K because there wasn't sufficient funds in their second account to pay an unexpected expense.

I agree, the risk is small, unless you're the one caught up in an Immigration investigation for corruption. Going back to your statement that if the stamp is legit, then it's not an issue. If someone managed to withdraw money from another person's bank account through fraudulent methods, would that mean if caught, he could keep the money because the notes are legitimate. The principal is the same.

You can have a legit driving licence, but if it was obtained corruptly, it can be revoked, as can extensions of stay.

The stamp may be legitimate, but it was obtained illegally. I know of a case, arrested, fined, deported, married to a Thai. Told by airlines, he's blacklisted. His wife found out, through a Thai lawyer, he now has a criminal record as an accomplice to fraud, is considered 'undesirable' and will never be allowed back into Thailand. 3 Immigration officials were dismissed, not moved to inactive posts, and the agent no longer exists.

If you can't meet the financial requirements for an extension, and resort to paying an agent a fee, you're well aware he is obtaining the extension through deception, false or fake means, which makes you an accomplice to the offence. Claiming ignorance won't work. Plenty of corrupt Immigration officials dismissed, just Google 'Thai Immigration officials dismissed for corruption'.

If using the combination method, 400 K THB in funds, then all you require is a Canadian Embassy letter stating you receive a monthly pension of circa 35K per month, totalling 420K per annum. When using the Embassy income letter, they don't request proof of monthly transfers, only proof of the 400K funds in a Thai bank account.

Absolutely correct @DrJack54 The foreign spouse must enter on a Non O in order to piggyback the husband's extension of stay based on retirement. You cannot apply at Immigration for a switch to Non O as a dependant, unless the dependant is of Thai nationality or has permanent residency.

Firstly, it's an Embassy, not a Consulate in London. Secondly your enquiring about the TV, but quoting financial requirements for the METV. Which one is it?