I'm here in California wondering how to understand the non-immigrant o-a requirements. The Thai Embassy in Los Angeles says it wants a notarized certificate of income to prove my income. I went to my bank and no one knew what that was. My question is directed to those whom have gone through the prove your income process and exactly how did you do it?

thanks for any input.

It depends on the document you will be using. I used the retired 1099r tax form and had it notarized at a lawers office but you can notarize just about anywhere. If you are using other proof such as the bank deposit just have them run a copy of your account and notarize. It really is a simple process

thank you. This helps.

The LA Consulate is not the ideal place to get your Non Imm O-A. Unless they've recently changed, they'll only issue you a single entry Non Imm O-A -- thereby preventing you the nearly two years of Immigration-free stay in Thailand that a multiple entry O-A would provide. (This subject has been beaten to death on this forum, so if you're confused, do a simple search for clarification.)

Houston issues multiple entry O-As -- and doesn't insist on notarization (or at least they didn't used to). Give them a ring or email for details. Their mail service is usually within 5 business days.

Houston contact details.

Royal Thai Consulate in Houston, United States of America - 600 Travis St., Suite 2800, 77002-3094. Telephone: (713) 229-8733