Jim P

5 minutes ago, direction BANGKOK said:

That seems to assume athlete (or doctor) skill level is attributed to genes. I would say genes are more or less a level playing field between countries (although some countries have many more people which is an obvious advantage).

 

I do not think it is too big a leap to say in Tiger Woods' case that it was much more about his environment that made him great. 

 

It is an interesting topic though. I only brought it up because I think it it easier to see skill levels between athletes when compared to doctors. And again, I am betting the overall skill levels of the top doctors in both countries more or less follows the patterns of each countrie's athletes. 

Have you ever had treatment in a UK NHS hospital?

So much confusion, Im taking my lead from the updated information on the website, not from the email I received.. I will use the £20k deposit 3 months prior and submit original documents along with one copy, therefore they will not need notarisation. Having been submitted online after 1st April you I will be given an appointment to attend in person so I will already know that my submissions have been accepted. To me this seems the most sure fire way of a relatively hassle free application.

1 minute ago, brianthainess said:

very nice private room in a private hospital. What's wrong with being on a ward in a Govt hospital it was fine by me. Do govt hospitals not have chemo.

Ummm, because he is paying for it himself, so why not?

10 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Why should British taxpayers fund him?

Because he has no doubt paid tax and NHS contributions all his life unlike a lot of others who come to the UK and have never contributed anything. He made his own choice not to come back to the UK and therefore to pay for private care as he explains in his latest video. He hasn`t asked for anything and accepts that he made a big mistake in not getting insurance. Of course getting insurance in the future will probably now be almost impossible or unaffordable I would guess. It`s a wake up call to all those winging it.

3 minutes ago, zaZa9 said:

Link please...

Just go on YouTube and look up Kev in Thailand, his latest two videos, actually some one has posted the video above.

9 hours ago, robblok said:

He says he can pay for it but still puts up a gofundme. 

 

Just curious why does he not go back for free treatment ?

But he didn`t put up a go fund me, in fact he took full responsibility for his silly mistake. He has also brought out a video explaining the pros and cons of returning home for treatment.

2 hours ago, SunsetT said:

But their website does say ...."or evidence of adequate finance for the past 3 months". So they might accept other interest earning accounts. Personally I would try to get phone and/or email confirmation of this beforehand.

I wouldn`t bother, I got an email which totally contradicts the website. Put the £20k in and have peace of mind.

12 hours ago, lamyai3 said:

Quick update, seems they've pulled the rug out from under this rule in the past few days, and are now asking for three months of statements regarding the 800k. You mention above you'll be applying in July so it should still be workable, but might require shifting the money sooner depending on how you receive your statements. 

Yes Im aware of it lamyai so will be seasoning my account in the next few weeks, cheers.

2 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

They're already asking for bank statements so they have grasped that concept....lol, so perhaps they mean 'pay slips' or whatever people get with their monthly salary these days.

Maybe a pension or other source, such as investment statement. Probably best to just have the money in a current account, that does`t seem to attract any ambiguity. 

1 hour ago, SunsetT said:

 

W -T -F is an 'income certificate' that they ask for?

Iv`e just asked that on another forum, I assume its another term for a bank statement.

2 hours ago, SunsetT said:

Mine is from the London Embassy as I am British and the criminal record check is there.

Mine was from the London Embassy too, sorry what I meant is that one shows the criminal record needs to be notarised and the other doesn`t..

I also understand for an original O-A application there is no seasoning requirement, therefore the money can be put in the bank just prior to the application.

The whole process, which looks pretty simple, is confusing if different people are being asked to supply different documentation.

This is also from the London Thai Embassy website today on another page, here it says nothing about notarisation, confusing.

I understood no documents had to be notarised anymore, is this correct?

4 hours ago, SunsetT said:

I would print this out and take or send with my application highlighting where it states a single statement is all that is required and that original copies are stated as acceptable. In fact they highlight the latter themselves in red:

 

Non-Immigrant Type O- A (Long Stay) 1 Year per entries/Multiple entries/ 1 year validity 

 

• Passport (validity over 1 year) and at least 2 blank pages. The actual passport must be submitted with visa application form.
• Two (2) sets of application forms and 2 recent photos.
• An additional application form for O-A
• Bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate with monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, (approximately £20,000.00 / annum) or a deposit account plus a monthly income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht. If you send a copy of bank statement, the original reference letter from the banking concerned is necessary.
• Certificate of criminal record clearance from own country and country of permanent residence with validity of at least 3 months. Applicants residing in the United Kingdom will need to have a police clearance issued only from here.
• Medical Record proving applicant has never been infected with contagious disease with validity at least 3 months (in accordance with Immigration Act B.E.2522)
• If you wish to be accompanied by spouse, the marriage certificate will be attached. But your spouse will be granted Non-Immigrant “O” instead of “O-A”(Long Stay)
• Applicant must be of age 50 years old or over.

Note: 

- Please submit the originals of bank statement, criminal record check, and medical record, as well as one photocopy of each document. In case that an applicant could not submit the original documents, the Embassy will accept the photocopies which have been certified by a Notary Public officer or Solicitors.

- The consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary. 

 

They do ask for originals and copies. Did you send both?

 

I have taken this from the Thai Embassy website today.

It asks you have 6 months valid passport not 12 and says the criminal record needs to be notarised. The criminal record does not even appear in the one above?

9 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

 

Have you lookded at the page for the requirements. http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84508-Non-Immigrant-visas.html#7

Not sure about the salary part being accepted. Perhaps you should contact them about it. 

 

Yes I have checked the requirements I just wanted to be 100% on a few things regarding the income and the affidavit letter which I assume was only used to apply to extensions and not original applications. I will be retiring and then in receipt of a pension but only in the same week as my application and therefore may not have the proof in time. As the money doesn`t have to be seasoned I will deposit £20k before the application to save any possible hassle. Thank you Ubonjoe for taking the time to answer my questions.

I will soon be applying for my Non Immigrant type O-A visa from the embassy in London.

How long before departure would those that have been through the process recommend, I know I will now have to book an appointment through the online service, I was thinking about one week??

I am an Irish passport holder, do I still need an income affidavit?

My understanding is that the money doesn't have to be seasoned so I can just deposit the equivalent of 800k shortly prior to my visit, is this correct?

Alternatively I have salary and rental income far exceeding 65k per month, is the salary portion of this acceptable? I will be giving up the salary and receiving a pension shortly after my application.

Thanks Lamyai for the confirmation on the seasoning.

I had already posted in that thread a few days ago without reply, hence I thought I would try another, maybe I will give it another go, cheers. I`m actually not that far from the Thai Embassy so if necessary I will pop in and ask, cheers.

1 minute ago, Lovethailandelite said:

Online application is applicable until the 1st April if you can apply before

I dont want to apply until July, I understand the online process, thanks.

Im will soon be applying for my Non Immigrant type O-A visa from the embassy in London.

How long before departure would those that have been through the process recommend, I know I will now have to book an appointment through the online service, I was thinking about one week??

I am an Irish passport holder, do I still need an income affidavit?

My understanding is that the money doesn't have to be seasoned so I can just deposit the equivalent of 800k shortly prior to my visit, is this correct?

Alternatively I have salary and rental income far exceeding 65k per month, is the salary portion of this acceptable? I will be giving up the salary and receiving a pension shortly after my application.

On 2/24/2019 at 4:04 PM, Jim P said:

I shall be applying for my Non Imm O-A visa in June with the plan to move to Thailand late in July of this year.

 

My question concerns the proof of income. Currently I have my salary from my job and rental income which more than covers the 65,000 baht per month requirement, I can provide a statement going back 12 months no problem showing this regular income. Will they accept the income from my job as part of proof?

 

I shall be retiring early July and will then be in receipt of my pension and a lump sum but ideally I want to get the visa before this, hence I shall still be working in the UK at the time of application.

Can anyone answer my question, tia ?

I shall be applying for my Non Imm O-A visa in June with the plan to move to Thailand late in July of this year.

My question concerns the proof of income. Currently I have my salary from my job and rental income which more than covers the 65,000 baht per month requirement, I can provide a statement going back 12 months no problem showing this regular income. Will they accept the income from my job as part of proof?

I shall be retiring early July and will then be in receipt of my pension and a lump sum but ideally I want to get the visa before this, hence I shall still be working in the UK at the time of application.