Hi,

Not sure if people are aware yet so I will share it anyway. If this is an obsolete info, please delete the post.

Today I went to Nonthaburi immigration office to extend my non-O marriage visa based on having 400k THB on my bank account for 2 months.

As usual, I received my "Under consideration" stamp but was said that I must keep the funds until i receive the extension stamp which is in one month. More specifically, when I come to receive the extension stamp in my passport, I must bring with myself the bank book updated the same day to prove that the amount hasn't been under 400k.

I did the same in 2023 and this wasn't the case i.e. they didn't ask for the money to be one extra month on my bank account. Last year, I did it based on my WP so I can't say when this practice started.

In addition, I received 4 - 5 extra forms to fill in which are not on the list of non-O marriage visa requirements - some of them I also received last year but there were some new ones. The lady at the counter has them ready and hands them out.

This was my personal experience in Nonthaburi immigration office I thought to share in case someone finds it useful.

Cheers!

You are directed to maintain the funds (400k) in bank account for the under consideration period.

Not new just rarely requested by immigration.

Regarding additional forms, this post has link to additional forms.

For marriage there is one the wife signs.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1384632-retirement-visa-renewal-additional-form/#findComment-20328417

2 minutes ago, WebGuy said:

Hi,

Not sure if people are aware yet so I will share it anyway. If this is an obsolete info, please delete the post.

Today I went to Nonthaburi immigration office to extend my non-O marriage visa based on having 400k THB on my bank account for 2 months.

As usual, I received my "Under consideration" stamp but was said that I must keep the funds until i receive the extension stamp which is in one month. More specifically, when I come to receive the extension stamp in my passport, I must bring with myself the bank book updated the same day to prove that the amount hasn't been under 400k.

I did the same in 2023 and this wasn't the case i.e. they didn't ask for the money to be one extra month on my bank account. Last year, I did it based on my WP so I can't say when this practice started.

In addition, I received 4 - 5 extra forms to fill in which are not on the list of non-O marriage visa requirements - some of them I also received last year but there were some new ones. The lady at the counter has them ready and hands them out.

This was my personal experience in Nonthaburi immigration office I thought to share in case someone finds it useful.

Cheers!

It seems immigration offices have their own rules, at Ubon, for instance, you do not have to have money in the bank after the 60 days requirement, though I do ask, what do I need to bring when I come back for the visa stamp, the reply has always been, just your PP.....🤗

Though, I have seen here, under the under consideration stamp, in red, show the 400k still in the bank on collection..😒

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You are directed to maintain the funds (400k) in bank account for the under consideration period.

Not new just rarely requested by immigration.

Regarding additional forms, this post has link to additional forms.

For marriage there is one the wife signs.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1384632-retirement-visa-renewal-additional-form/#findComment-20328417

Thank you very much

I'll write a full report later (now that I can sign in again), just for info, Pathum Thani Immigration also now requires evidence of the 400K, not only to be still in the bank, but not used during the 30day under consideration period.

The new red stamp added, although in my case, barely legible, says as much.

Also my wife, not me, was given a sound, verbal warning of this "new" procedure at the time of lodging and first stamp.

In the event, I did a quick ATM transaction, and passbook update on the way to IO.( not very convenient finding a bank branch and doing this on 'the day')

On arrival there ,I made a photocopy of this last page (฿3 ! outrageous)handed in PP, and the photocopy.

But the rather rude#, "well nourished", darker skinned, triage lady took them then snatched the BBL PB out of my hand and pointed us to waiting area.

(# I have found all the other staff and IO'S there to be most polite and helpful , except this one).

They obviously now need to check the whole month in th PB, not just the last page.

Final stamp came within 25mins.

I always provide monthly bank documents of 3-4 months of 400k prior to application day so not cutting it too close…

Did you only provide 2 months of documents b/f application day? That could be the reason why she wants to see 400k when you get your stamp 30 days later …

I never have had them actually check or request bank proof at the time to get stamp…it would create more work for them to do so

19 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Did you only provide 2 months of documents b/f application day? That could be the reason why she wants to see 400k when you get your stamp 30 days later …

The financial requirement is only 2 months prior to date of application.

20 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

I never have had them actually check or request bank proof at the time to get stamp…it would create more work for them to do so

The stamp states your application is under consideration ............ so not as yet approved.
If regional IO refused the application and requested you resubmit with new updated documents, if you'd withdrawn any funds, you'd have a serious problem.
It airs on the side of caution ....... just in case!

22 hours ago, cardinalblue said:

I always provide monthly bank documents of 3-4 months of 400k prior to application day so not cutting it too close…

Did you only provide 2 months of documents b/f application day? That could be the reason why she wants to see 400k when you get your stamp 30 days later …

I never have had them actually check or request bank proof at the time to get stamp…it would create more work for them to do so

No. 3 months.

This was only the triage helper outside taking my bankbook and passport, not the IO inside.

Am pretty sure they wanted to see that the 400K had remained in the bank for the 39 days " under consideration " period.

1 hour ago, orchidfan said:

Am pretty sure they wanted to see that the 400K had remained in the bank for the 39 days " under consideration " period

That has always been the case for extension marriage using money in bank.

Two months seasoned prior to application and maintained until final stamp is entered. (under consideration period)

In reality many/most immigration offices did not bother with the checking.

Cannot recall a report of stamp not being issued due to use of the funds in that consideration period, however reports of folk being warned "don't do that next time"

Keep the funds in the account. Not complicated

My Ubon instruction leflet for Thai Wife extension states, "Bank statement for at least two months two months", says nothing about having it in the bank during under concideration.

When immigration came round for the home visit, which took twice as long as usual, nothing was mentioned about money in the bank either.

That has been the case every time I have done an extension at our office in the past...

Though, no doubt that could change in the future.....😋

1 hour ago, transam said:

Though, no doubt that could change in the future.....😋

And what if the year after they request an updated passbook when visiting for your 1 year extension stamp and you withdrew funds immediately after submitting the application.

The advice on the forum for a long time, has always been to keep the 400K in the account until your application is approved and you receive the extension stamp.

1 minute ago, Liquorice said:

And what if the year after they request an updated passbook when visiting for your 1 year extension stamp and you withdrew funds immediately after submitting the application.

The advice on the forum for a long time, has always been to keep the 400K in the account until your application is approved and you receive the extension stamp.

I know, but I always ask when I get the under consideration stamp, what do I need to bring when I come back for the extension stamp, they always have said, just your passport.

I do that every time, just in case, because there is no mention of it in their instructions on paper........🤗

47 minutes ago, transam said:

When immigration came round for the home visit, which took twice as long as usual, nothing was mentioned about money in the bank either.

That has been the case every time I have done an extension at our office in the past...

Though, no doubt that could change in the future.....😋

In mid Dec. I got my first extension via marriage due to complications with switching from embassy letter to 800K for retirement extension. About a week after applying, we had a longish visit from 1 Immigration staff. He asked for a photo of wife and I together with he and our Thai 'witness'. He had also brought a printer so wife and I signed the printed photo.

No mention of funds in bank. As he left he said congratulations... your extension will be approved.