How Many Pages Of Bank Book Needed To Renew Retirement Visa?

[fakename]

I know its probably been asked many times, but will ask again. I have two bank accounts, and need the total of both to reach the 800,000 baht requirement, to renew my retirement visa. Besides the first page in the account book, do I need to make a copy of every page, or just the last page? Someone said that the account should show some "action", is that true, or just hear say?

[BigJohnnyBKK]

You need to show that the combined balance of both has been higher than the required amount at all times over the past 60 days. If they want all the pages (which they might) there will be a copy shop nearby owned by relatives of the department's head honcho.

No activity needed, in fact they're more than happy to see it sitting there not doing anything year-round.

In fact it could raise some questions if local people are constantly depositing money into the account and you're not supposed to be working. . .

[craigt3365]

This is best over in the Visa forum.

Topic Moved.

[Jingthing]

At Jomtien, all they want is the last three months but showing the last year would be OK too. They don't want the entire book but I recall some offices do! Agree, showing activity is not required. However, if there is no activity, that probably increases the chance they will ask where the living in Thailand funds are coming from.

[jbrain]

You need to show that the combined balance of both has been higher than the required amount at all times over the past 60 days. If they want all the pages (which they might) there will be a copy shop nearby owned by relatives of the department's head honcho.

No activity needed, in fact they're more than happy to see it sitting there not doing anything year-round.

In fact it could raise some questions if local people are constantly depositing money into the account and you're not supposed to be working. . .

If it is renewal they want to see 90 days.

If first time is 60 days.

[Pormax]

I have only had to show the pages in the book showing that the money was in my account for 3 months. Plus of course the letter from the bank issued on the same day I renewed my visa, saying I had the required funds in my account for 3 months.

I don't see the reason for the letter if the bank book shows clearly the required amount for the required time but you have to do it.

A pain in the butt for me now that the immigration office I am requied to use has changed as I now have to travel the opposite direction first and go 25kms to the bank then return 25kms before the journey to immigration.

[jbrain]

I have only had to show the pages in the book showing that the money was in my account for 3 months. Plus of course the letter from the bank issued on the same day I renewed my visa, saying I had the required funds in my account for 3 months.

I don't see the reason for the letter if the bank book shows clearly the required amount for the required time but you have to do it.

A pain in the butt for me now that the immigration office I am requied to use has changed as I now have to travel the opposite direction first and go 25kms to the bank then return 25kms before the journey to immigration.

The letter of the bank is because you can deposit the money in the bank 90 days ago and withdraw it without updating the book.

The letter of the bank is to proof that it was still there a few days ago.

[Pormax]

I have only had to show the pages in the book showing that the money was in my account for 3 months. Plus of course the letter from the bank issued on the same day I renewed my visa, saying I had the required funds in my account for 3 months.

I don't see the reason for the letter if the bank book shows clearly the required amount for the required time but you have to do it.

A pain in the butt for me now that the immigration office I am requied to use has changed as I now have to travel the opposite direction first and go 25kms to the bank then return 25kms before the journey to immigration.

The letter of the bank is because you can deposit the money in the bank 90 days ago and withdraw it without updating the book.

The letter of the bank is to proof that it was still there a few days ago.

Incorrect as you have to show your bank book updated at the same date you apply for your visa.

If what you say is correct then there is no possible reason for showing the pages of your bank book.

But you have to do both.

[BigJohnnyBKK]

Checks and balances - little harder to fake both than just one.

Some of these rules are actually to try to prevent dodgy scams by their own officers which work in our favor, I'm afraid I'm not allowed to say more here.

[Jingthing]

At Jomtien, no need to update the passbook same day as the application. I generally do a transaction just before entering the bank to get the letter (so the balances and dates match on the letter and COPY of the bank book), and that's the end of it, as I don't go in to immigration the same day.

[Bagwan]

You need to show that the combined balance of both has been higher than the required amount at all times over the past 60 days. If they want all the pages (which they might) there will be a copy shop nearby owned by relatives of the department's head honcho.

No activity needed, in fact they're more than happy to see it sitting there not doing anything year-round.

In fact it could raise some questions if local people are constantly depositing money into the account and you're not supposed to be working. . .

I scan all documentation (passport pages, bank letters, bank pass book, driving licence, documents relating to property) into my PC and print copies as required. The same goes for photgraphs. Saves money you know - and you're not feeding the wolves.