90 day Non Imm application in the UK

[hullmonkey1]

Hi

I was planning to enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption stamp before applying to convert to a Non Imm O visa. I am now reading from several posts that I won’t be able to open a bank account when I arrive so no way of depositing the 800k Bht. I have decided to apply for a 90-day single entry non imm O in the UK. I set up the online account and filled in the first couple of pages but before I move forward, I have the following questions.

It asked for an address and contact number. If I put a hotel address down, would I need to upload proof of booking confirmation later in the application?

Would I need to upload flight booking conformation? (I have not booked yet as still finalizing my plans)

I understand that utility bills are required for proof of address. Is this correct?

I understand that bank statements need to be provided. How many months?

Would statements in my name but from an address different to utility bill proof of address be acceptable? I can provide statements from the same address as my utility bills but the balances were low and I only increased them with transfers last week, however I have an offshore account registered at a different address that has sufficient funds over a long period of time.

Any idea what the turn-around time is for the application?

Any other information on documentation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[DrJack54]

https://aseannow.com/topic/1349030-guidance-please-on-non-o-application-from-uk/

[Liquorice]

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/retirement-visa

 

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O Retirement (Single entry)

Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with state pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days)

Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

Photograph taken within the last six months
- If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Document indicating current location
- Applicant’s local utility bills (shows your name and address) e.g. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement.

Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
- Applicant’s recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address (Screenshots are not accepted). For monthly income of last 3 months no less than £1,500/ month. 

[Foresttrump]

I was thinking of entering with the O visa later this year but thought getting everything sorted for the 1yr extension would be pushing a bit if things go wrong.  I have made some enquiries and it should be possible to open a bank account with the O-A multi entry visa as long as I get a residency permit from Chang Wattana before applying.  It's a few more hoops but gives 1 to 2 years to sort myself out.  

 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Foresttrump said:

it should be possible to open a bank account with the O-A multi entry visa as long as I get a residency permit from Chang Wattana before applying.  It's a few more hoops but gives 1 to 2 years to sort myself out.  

Apart for the insurance for 2 years is an ok option. 

And the plan after two years. 

Continue with ongoing extensions requiring insurance every year? 

[Upnotover]

7 hours ago, hullmonkey1 said:

Would I need to upload flight booking conformation? (I have not booked yet as still finalizing my plans)

I did this last year and although it is not mentioned when applying I received an email a day or 2 later asking for "

Flight details showing the applicant’s name, departure date, all flights en route from UK/Ireland/UK territories to Thailand".  I had this so no problem in my case.   Total turnaround time 4 days.

[hullmonkey1]

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1349030-guidance-please-on-non-o-application-from-uk/

Thanks Dr Jack, Much appreciated. 

[hullmonkey1]

14 hours ago, Upnotover said:

I did this last year and although it is not mentioned when applying I received an email a day or 2 later asking for "

Flight details showing the applicant’s name, departure date, all flights en route from UK/Ireland/UK territories to Thailand".  I had this so no problem in my case.   Total turnaround time 4 days.

Oh well... lets hope I don't get the same request because I have submitted my application now and I have not booked my flights as yet. Thanks anyway 

[hullmonkey1]

19 hours ago, Liquorice said:

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/retirement-visa

 

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O Retirement (Single entry)

Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with state pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days)

Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

Photograph taken within the last six months
- If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Document indicating current location
- Applicant’s local utility bills (shows your name and address) e.g. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement.

Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB (£1,500) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
- Applicant’s recent official UK/Ireland bank statement shows your name, address (Screenshots are not accepted). For monthly income of last 3 months no less than £1,500/ month. 

Thanks Liquorice, much appreciated. My application is in now so fingers crossed.

[DrJack54]

13 minutes ago, hullmonkey1 said:

Thanks Liquorice, much appreciated. My application is in now so fingers crossed.

Application for what. Non O-A or Non O retirement? 

Hope the latter. 

[Liquorice]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Application for what. Non O-A or Non O retirement? 

Hope the latter. 

I'd assume the Non Imm O as the OP wouldn't have had time to obtain a criminal record check for the Non Imm 0-A since only posting the question yesterday.

[DrJack54]

7 hours ago, Liquorice said:

I'd assume the Non Imm O as the OP wouldn't have had time to obtain a criminal record check for the Non Imm 0-A since only posting the question yesterday.

Yes you are correct. I mixed in a post from Foresttrump.

The OP is after a Non O