Non O visa ( first time application ) followed by the 1 year based on retirement

[MikaQ5]

Applying for my ( first ) Non O at Chiang Mai immigration tomorrow (and follow that with a 1 year based on retirement extension ) 

A question re the banking details 

 

When exactly do you need show a bank book with 800k ,and a bank letter stating funds coming from abroad ?-

the day of first applying for a non O , Or the day you apply for the 1 year based on retirement ? 

 

(I was told the latter on a fb Thai visa advice group but wanted to double check with the experts ????)

[ubonjoe]

This what the requirements state. See: https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

"5.1 Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner))

5.2 Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name)

5.3 Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand"

 

5.1 is a letter form the bank confirming your account and the balance on the day it is written.

5.3 Is a credit advise confirming the funds came from abroad.

[MikaQ5]

12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

This what the requirements state. See: https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

"5.1 Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner))

5.2 Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name)

5.3 Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand"

 

5.1 is a letter form the bank confirming your account and the balance on the day it is written.

5.3 Is a credit advise confirming the funds came from abroad.

Thanks for the prompt reply 

 

So the bank account info ( and proof of funds coming from abroad ) needs to be submitted twice ?

 

- the day you apply for the non O And the day you apply for the 1 year extension ( based on retirement) 

 

is it only the day you apply for the 1year extension that you need to show it has seasoned for 2 months ?? 

 

 

[ubonjoe]

7 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

So the bank account info ( and proof of funds coming from abroad ) needs to be submitted twice ?

the day you apply for the non O And the day you apply for the 1 year extension ( based on retirement) 

Only another bank letter and your updated bank book copies are needed for the extension. No need for proof it came from abroad.

 

8 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

is it only the day you apply for the 1year extension that you need to show it has seasoned for 2 months ?

Yes

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

is it only the day you apply for the 1year extension that you need to show it has seasoned for 2 months ?? 

Correct.

You are aware that after you obtain the extension the funds need to remain in the bank for 3 months. 

After that the amount needs not fall below 400k then back up to 800k two months prior to next extension.

[MikaQ5]

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Only another bank letter and your updated bank book copies are needed for the extension. No need for proof it came from abroad.

 

Yes

“5.3 Is a credit advise confirming the funds came from abroad.”

 

But this is required the first day when applying for the non O correct ?

 

( or is it a case it’s in the rules (5.3etc ) but it’s usually not asked for ? ) 

 

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

But this is required the first day when applying for the non O correct ?

Proof of funds from abroad is only for non O retirement.

For extensions that proof is not required

[ProbPossConf]

If my 800K funds have been in my Thai bank for many years, previously for Non O-A status, am I still required to show funds came from abroad when applying for Non O visa?

Edited June 8, 2022 by ProbPossConf
typo error

[DrJack54]

24 minutes ago, ProbPossConf said:

If my 800K funds have been in my Thai bank for many years, previously for Non O-A status, am I still required to show funds came from abroad when applying for Non O visa?

Should not be required.

Having stated that, there was a similar question recently and that immigration office wanted applicant to trace back bank statements. Unreasonable.

 

Think chat with your imm office best idea.

Is the plan to exit Thailand kill off your non O-A and reenter? 

[ProbPossConf]

Yes, leaving in July for about a month to attend two previously cancelled weddings.