Hi

I'm currently coming up to my one year extension date (end of next month). I'm currently grandfathered in under the '400,000 baht in the bank rule'.

Last year I was told that it would be the same this year but that I should keep the 400,000 in the bank for the 3 months previous to the extension.

That's not a problem, except that the balance has dipped below that a few times due to a number of unexpected expenses.

If this is a problem, I suppose I could use the 40,000 a month income rule?

The problem with that is that I am a UK citizen but I receive monthly consultancy/royalty fees from a US company. They will provide paperwork for this if necessary. The question is how do I get this paperwork certified? Can I take it to the US embassy even though I'm a UK citizen? If I take it to the UK embassy would they certify it, even though it's provided by a US company?

Thanks.

You go to your embassy, ie the UK, embassy for the certification. For this purpose, certification means that you fill out a form, declaring that the information you state on it is correct, and the consular official certifies your signature on this document. When you go to immigration, have the US company’s confirmation with you in case they should ask for it.

Please note that if your bank balance dropped below the required 400k during the 3 months before your application and if immigration makes this an issue, you only need evidence of income to make up for the difference. Apparently, some immigration offices insist on the 3 months “seasoning” of the money in the bank only for first applications, but you shouldn’t count on this.

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Maestro

You go to your embassy, ie the UK, embassy for the certification. For this purpose, certification means that you fill out a form, declaring that the information you state on it is correct, and the consular official certifies your signature on this document. When you go to immigration, have the US company's confirmation with you in case they should ask for it.

Please note that if your bank balance dropped below the required 400k during the 3 months before your application and if immigration makes this an issue, you only need evidence of income to make up for the difference. Apparently, some immigration offices insist on the 3 months "seasoning" of the money in the bank only for first applications, but you shouldn't count on this.

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Maestro

Thanks. It's my 12th renewal, so hopefully it wont be a problem.

I'll get the paperwork certified in case I need a backup though.

I reckon that ou'll be OK but cover all bases. Good luck.