Can anyone confirm the present requirement?

Do they want to see a lump sum in the bank or is a regular income satisfactory?

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Should add, this is based on supporting wife, not retirement.

Edited December 1, 200817 yr by ijwelch

Can anyone confirm the present requirement?

Do they want to see a lump sum in the bank or is a regular income satisfactory?

/edit

Should add, this is based on supporting wife, not retirement.

By all accounts they like to see some money in a bank account. No set amount. Why don't you give them a ring.

A recent post is here.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Penang-Non-i...12400#entry2212

For a non-O visa, not an extension, based on marriage their is no income requirement. Just show up with a copy of your marriage certificate and ID of your wife.

Only for an extension from immigration within Thailand do you need to show a family income of 40,000 baht a month. Can be your's, your wife's or a combination of the 2. Money doesn't have to be from within Thailand.

It is also a good idea to take a letter from your Wife asking them to issue you with the Visa.

Thanks everyone.

Looks like I might go that route next time rather than the extension. Costs work out about the same and there's no need to deal with nightmare immigration in Nong Khai. Plus I get a 'holiday' every 3 months.

Many reports about consulate in Penang wants to see bankbook.

Give Jim at Jim's Place a call.