Jomtien Immigration 90 hold on 800,000 baht?

[Popie]

I have been using 800,000 baht when renewing my 1 year visa. Last year when I did it Jomtien immigration told me I needed to report back in 90 days and show that 800,000 was still on deposit, I am wondering if anyone one has been to Jomtien immigration in the last month to renew their 1 year visa with 800,000 baht and is the Jomtien office still requiring the 90 days after renewal to show 800,000 is still on deposit?

[docspinoff]

yes did mine on the 20th Jan and they gave me a letter telling me i had to bring this letter back on the 20 april with proff of funds still in my bank .the letter is stamped with the two dates 20th jan and the 20th april 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, docspinoff said:

yes did mine on the 20th Jan and they gave me a letter telling me i had to bring this letter back on the 20 april with proff of funds still in my bank .the letter is stamped with the two dates 20th jan and the 20th april 

 

Many reports that recently folk are not being given "letter" or return to show bankbook 3 month after extension at Jomtien.

[Popie]

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Was this Jomtien?

Many reports that recently folk are not being given "letter" or return to show bankbook 3 month after extension.

Obviously, it is Jomtien as the poster lists Sattahip as his home in Thailand.

This 90 day report back with bank book seems particular to Jomtien immigration.

 

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, Popie said:

Obviously, it is Jomtien as the poster lists Sattahip as his home in Thailand.

This 90 day report back with bank book seems particular to Jomtien immigration.

 

Error. I corrected prior to your post.

Reply to post #2. This is very different to recent reports re Jomtien requiring return with bankbook post 3 month application.

[jacko45k]

It appears Jomtien have been forgetful of this in recent times after starting off giving everyone a report back slip. I was not given one in December, so I asked, and was simply told to come back end of February and show my bankbook. 

[IAMHERE]

I did the extension 13 January 2020; They told me to return in 90 days with passbook updated. There may have been a paper given to me so stating but I'm to return to my home country for a month before the date given and up to 2 months or so after the date given, so I discarded it. 

[Classic Ray]

I was under the impression that showing the 800000 at the beginning of the extension was to prove you had sufficient funds for the year. Don’t they realise that this means the balance will reduce as you spend that money, only needing to top up before the next extension?

[jacko45k]

18 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

I was under the impression that showing the 800000 at the beginning of the extension was to prove you had sufficient funds for the year. Don’t they realise that this means the balance will reduce as you spend that money, only needing to top up before the next extension?

We had that discussion 'ad nauseam' last March.... anyhow, one can spend half of it!

[fulhamster]

I took my form and copies of bank book/passport to Jomtien yesterday for the 90 day proof check.

A cursory glance though the pages and was told all ok.

What they do with it no idea.

No receipt or anything, would they know if I hadn't done it ?

[jacko45k]

Just now, fulhamster said:

I took my form and copies of bank book/passport to Jomtien yesterday for the 90 day proof check.

A cursory glance though the pages and was told all ok.

What they do with it no idea.

No receipt or anything, would they know if I hadn't done it ?

That was my thought, not bother, they don't seem to be logging it anyplace so who is to know different. After March they may well start checking all renewals (retirement based on money in the bank) for compliance during the previous year anyhow... making this redundant. 

I have to go get a Re-Entry Permit soon so will take the updated bank book at the same time and see if anyone is interested. 

[bkk6060]

47 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

I was under the impression that showing the 800000 at the beginning of the extension was to prove you had sufficient funds for the year. Don’t they realise that this means the balance will reduce as you spend that money, only needing to top up before the next extension?

Amazing how many are still ignorant of the rules.

Which state the 800,000 has to remain 90 days after the extension, then can spend down to 400,000.

 

 

[Seeall]

50 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

I was under the impression that showing the 800000 at the beginning of the extension was to prove you had sufficient funds for the year. Don’t they realise that this means the balance will reduce as you spend that money, only needing to top up before the next extension?

Yes thats obvious, but not to Immi ...  rules are rules and open to whatever they think..  Just like a speeding ticket, then next stop "ah you paid already"you can go (speed away) its the mentality of things here... no logic.. so, its their way of stopping the brokers move cash around for you..

 

[Jaxxper]

A good friend of mine renewed his last week using the 800k method and he was not asked to return in 90 days to demonstrate he still maintained at least that balance over that time. Looks like a piece of red tape has disappeared from Jomtien.

[chang50]

57 minutes ago, Jaxxper said:

A good friend of mine renewed his last week using the 800k method and he was not asked to return in 90 days to demonstrate he still maintained at least that balance over that time. Looks like a piece of red tape has disappeared from Jomtien.

Same as me let's hope you are correct..

[emptypockets]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

We had that discussion 'ad nauseam' last March.... anyhow, one can spend half of it!

Not for the first three months apparently.

[emptypockets]

1 hour ago, Jaxxper said:

A good friend of mine renewed his last week using the 800k method and he was not asked to return in 90 days to demonstrate he still maintained at least that balance over that time. Looks like a piece of red tape has disappeared from Jomtien.

It will be interesting to see what happens when the first posters under the new system go for their next extension, and how closely their bank balances are checked.

[Henryford]

2 hours ago, Jaxxper said:

A good friend of mine renewed his last week using the 800k method and he was not asked to return in 90 days to demonstrate he still maintained at least that balance over that time. Looks like a piece of red tape has disappeared from Jomtien.

But you dare not let it drop below 800k in case the rule DOES apply.

[ubonjoe]

45 minutes ago, Henryford said:

But you dare not let it drop below 800k in case the rule DOES apply.

The rule that is must remain in the bank for 3 months and then 400k baht until you top up your account for the next extension do apply.

[CharlieH]

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[tugman]

2 hours ago, chang50 said:

Same as me let's hope you are correct..

I did mine at Jomtien last week and was Not given a letter to return in 90 days.

[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, emptypockets said:

Not for the first three months apparently.

No, they encourage prudent spending!

[kiniyow]

I got nothing to say report back jan21 so i returned 22nd and was told by front desk dont worry about it

[travelerjim]

Regardless....

Be sure to maintain minimum balance 400,000 Thb...and top up to 800,000 two months before next extension.

 

The earlier withdrawal before first 90 days ...at your own risk. IMHO.

[Expat Brad]

So, you need the full 800k for 3 months. Meaning you need to actually have extra money to live on for those 3 months. After that you cannot slip below the 400k tea money!!!

This is such a great deal which should attract millions of retirees to LOS..... Land of Scams!!!

 

[Max69xl]

18 hours ago, Popie said:

Obviously, it is Jomtien as the poster lists Sattahip as his home in Thailand.

This 90 day report back with bank book seems particular to Jomtien immigration.

Now and then Jomtien Immigration forgets to hand over the note with the date for the "90 days check". (They forgot mine last year, and I had to ask them about it.) Then just forget about it. You will need a 12 months bank statement when applying for the next 1 year extension. That statement will show everything immigration wants to know about the 800k/400k. 

[StevieAus]

2 hours ago, Expat Brad said:

So, you need the full 800k for 3 months. Meaning you need to actually have extra money to live on for those 3 months. After that you cannot slip below the 400k tea money!!!

This is such a great deal which should attract millions of retirees to LOS..... Land of Scams!!!

 

What makes you think that Thailand wants to attract millions of retirees, they certainly want to attract millions of genuine tourists?

Also whilst on the topic perhaps you could name some of the western countries that allow a non resident who has attained the age of 50 years with the equivalent of 800,000 in the bank account to literally arrive and remain indefinitely.

Certainly not my home country Australia.

 

[docspinoff]

11 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

I did the extension 13 January 2020; They told me to return in 90 days with passbook updated. There may have been a paper given to me so stating but I'm to return to my home country for a month before the date given and up to 2 months or so after the date given, so I discarded it. 

i was told if this happen have to show 800,000 when i return to thailand when i have to reg address again with in 24hrs of landing 

[Suradit69]

13 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Amazing how many are still ignorant of the rules.

Many people on TV take great pride in flaunting their ignorance and become very annoyed at any attempt to enlighten them.

 

Try explaining to someone that he has an extension of stay, not a visa, and the unwashed masses wielding pitch forks and torches will surround you.

[mikebell]

On 2/18/2020 at 9:20 PM, DrJack54 said:

 

Many reports that recently folk are not being given "letter" or return to show bankbook 3 month after extension at Jomtien.

What number desk does one take the 800,000 bank book to?  I am talking about 90 days AFTER obtaining the year's visa/extension.