Bank Statement Overseas

[racyrick]

For my extension based on marriage, I will use a proof of income affidavit.

I deposit my income every month to my Bangkok Bank account that is the same as my affidavit.

However, if by some chance Immigration asks for my bank statement overseas, that account has BOTH my name and my wife's name.

Is this a problem?

[ubonjoe]

Most immigration offices do not ask for backup proof for a income affidavit.

There would be no problem having a joint account with your wife for backup proof of your income coming from abroad or in a bank account outside the country.

 

[elviajero]

8 minutes ago, racyrick said:

However, if by some chance Immigration asks for my bank statement overseas, that account has BOTH my name and my wife's name.

Is this a problem?

They won't ask, and it wouldn't be a problem if they did.

 

They could ask to see the income going in to your Thai bank, but that isn't standard practice and unlikely to be asked for. The income affidavit should be all they are interested in.

[racyrick]

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

Most immigration offices do not ask for backup proof for a income affidavit.

There would be no problem having a joint account with your wife for backup proof of your income coming from abroad or in a bank account outside the country.

 

Thanks for your quick reply.

Just one quick follow up question.

What exchange rate does Immigration use when looking at your income?

Do they use the bank's buy rate, sell rate, xe.com etc.?

[racyrick]

1 hour ago, elviajero said:

They won't ask, and it wouldn't be a problem if they did.

 

They could ask to see the income going in to your Thai bank, but that isn't standard practice and unlikely to be asked for. The income affidavit should be all they are interested in.

Thanks for your reply.

Please note my follow up question above.

[elviajero]

9 minutes ago, racyrick said:

What exchange rate does Immigration use when looking at your income?

They use Bangkok Banks buying rate on the day of your application.