Non 'o' Immigration Visa 400k

[trojanhorse]

Hi, after reading many forums on the subject of having 400k in your bank 3 months prior (2 mths first) to you going to the immigration office for an extension for a year on your non o visa, & having to show proof of where the funds originated from.

After looking into tranfering the 400k into my thai bank account using ukforex, i asked them about the paper trail from UK etc & they said that the funds are transferred from their thai funds.

Can anyone tell me if this will be a problem when coming to get the extension on the visa?

[PoorSucker]

No, immigrations only want to see the funds.

Make sure to make one transaction the same day you get the letter from the bank (withdraw 100baht)

[Lite Beer]

There is no requirement to show that the money came from abroad.

[TerryLH]

"Make sure to make one transaction the same day you get the letter from the bank (withdraw 100baht)"

Most banks have a machine to update bank books without having to make a withdrawal.

Make sure you do it just prior to getting the letter so that the book and letter amounts are the same.

[personchester]

"Make sure to make one transaction the same day you get the letter from the bank (withdraw 100baht)"

Most banks have a machine to update bank books without having to make a withdrawal.

Make sure you do it just prior to getting the letter so that the book and letter amounts are the same.

When my bank does the required letter they also at the same time update the books, I have done this for several years and each time the banks asked to see my books in order to update them, in addition they also ask for a copy of one's passport thus to ensure that one is the bona-fide account holder.

However, some bank branches might not do that, but then just do it yourself via those machines since copies of the bank books are requested by immigration and they must of course show the same balance as the bank letter, but by doing so you do not have to withdraw 100 Bath just slide the book in, and the machine will print the balance, action completed.

[lopburi3]

"Make sure to make one transaction the same day you get the letter from the bank (withdraw 100baht)"

Most banks have a machine to update bank books without having to make a withdrawal.

Make sure you do it just prior to getting the letter so that the book and letter amounts are the same.

But a public access passbook update machines will not make an entry if there have not been any transactions. Bangkok Bank teller can make a b/f entry but other banks claim they can not do so. Not every immigration office is this paranoid about date however.

[kalbo123]

Hi, after reading many forums on the subject of having 400k in your bank 3 months prior (2 mths first) to you going to the immigration office for an extension for a year on your non o visa, & having to show proof of where the funds originated from.

After looking into tranfering the 400k into my thai bank account using ukforex, i asked them about the paper trail from UK etc & they said that the funds are transferred from their thai funds.

Can anyone tell me if this will be a problem when coming to get the extension on the visa?

Get my mul. O visa every year no questions asked about money in the Thai ambassy...

[thaiphoon]

Get my mul. O visa every year no questions asked about money in the Thai ambassy...

That would depend on where you apply. Outside the region embassies/consulates are more relaxed. Within the region will have to show some funds. And unless married to Thai/have Thai child etc are unlikely to obtain multiple entry visa within the region.

[JRinger]

There is no requirement to show that the money came from abroad.

There most certainly is. At least where I've been getting my retirement visa extensions (in the Kingdom) for the past several years.

The proof has to come from the bank in the form of a letter showing funds in my my account for three months prior, as well as where they came from, i.e., from outside the country.

You may want to edit your post/reply with a "where i get my visa extension", that is, if you are indeed on a retirement visa.

[lopburi3]

Were you specificly asked for that information this year - our was it asked in the past and you just provide? I have not seen recent reports for this being asked anymore.

[JRinger]

Were you specificly asked for that information this year - our was it asked in the past and you just provide? I have not seen recent reports for this being asked anymore.

Yes, in May

[Lite Beer]

There is no legal requirement for this.

As usual some Immigration Offices set there own rules.

[skydiver77]

Imm. at Chang Wattana are not requesting the origin of the minimum 400k in bankbook.

For 1yr extension based on marriage, requirement is 400k in for 2 months prior to first application, [next time 3 months.]

You must have a letter from your bank, showing your details and amount, signed by an official, within 7 days of your application.

You must also update the book via atm on the day of your application.

Other rather bizarre points.

6 photos are now required, but not the open wardrobe one!

2 pics of you both together in front of the house,[different angles] and showing house number.

3 pics of you both together, dotted about the house,[living room/dining room etc]

1 pic both together in bedroom, sitting on the bed. Marital relationship demonstration not required.....

[trojanhorse]

Thanks for your replies, though it wasn't clear at the end whether you did have to show where the funds originated from, i.e outside of Thailand?

[Mario2008]

The rules only state that you ned to show 400K in a bankaccount in Thailand, not that the money needs to come from abroad. There is no such requirement. As stated above, don't worry. You will be fine.

[trojanhorse]

ok cheers