Non O based on child in Vientiane - bank statement requirement?

[Requirement]

Hi there,

I just picked up my new O visa from the Vientiane consulate. When I submitted my documents I was told
that I need a bank statement. This has never been a requirement over the last few years, which I told the
person behind the counter. He replied that this is a new requirement but granted me an exception upon learning
that I have successfully applied for this visa many times over the years.
 

Is this really a new requirement for Non O based on child visit or did he confuse this with a different visa type?

 

 

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Been a requirement in Malaysia for a year now, 200.000 THB for a 3 months visa and 400.000 THB for a Non O based on child visit one year visa. Think this is against UN Human rights to visit your kids as Thailand is a signatory of this agreement.  

[Requirement]

Thanks for the info Hiso, was thinking the same re human rights, especially for the 3 months one.

[ubonjoe]

How much did they want to see in the bank? I suspect only the equivalent of 20k baht that is the standard amount for visa applications.

[Requirement]

He did not say. I didn't ask either.

[Requirement]

Has anybody else applied recently for a Non-O Visa based on visiting ones child?
Did you have to provide a statement or cash?

 

[Santzes]

2 hours ago, Requirement said:

Has anybody else applied recently for a Non-O Visa based on visiting ones child?
Did you have to provide a statement or cash?

 

I did a few months back for a single entry in HCMC, was not asked for a bank statement. Are you aware you can extend the single entry for 60 days in immigration?

[Requirement]

Yep, I am aware of that. Thanks for replying Santzes.