Bank money OR income for marriage visa?

[umbanda]

Immigration rules say OR....If I show MONTHLY transfers on my bank account from the US of more than 40000thb, I will need to show also the 400000 deposited money OR not?

[Mario2008]

It is OR, but income from aboard is show with a letter from your embassy, in your case a sworn affidavit. Bank statements are not accepted as proof of income instead of the embassy letter.

Income from within Thailand is shown with tax papers.

[lopburi3]

They are not interested in show of transfers - you show a letter from your embassy of 40k per month or you show 400k in bank account in your name for two months and letter of account balance.

[ubonjoe]

You will need to get an income affidavit from embassy the cost is $50 or 1500 baht.

Info here: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/notarial-services.html

[smileplur]

I never understood this affidavit. I have a non-immigrant 'b' based on my employment. I earn more than the stipulated amount, so I have often thought about switching to a non-immigrant 'o' type visa based on my marriage. I am unclear what documents the embassy would want to see before they sign off on that document. Is it just a matter of showing up and getting it done without presenting any documents. In my experience with the US Embassy, they don't ask to see anything. Rather, they say something along the lines of "you are committing perjury if you lie on this document". Is that correct?

[wayned]

You do not need any proof to get the "income Affidavit" from the embassy, it's a sworn statement that you fill in in USD. Immigration will do the conversion to baht on the day that you apply. But, you should take your updated bank book showing the transfers to immigration with you just in case Some offices are requiring proof in addition to the letter.

[smileplur]

My bank book doesn't show incoming transfers. Instead, it shows deposits, less the cash I take out, from cheques every month.

[smileplur]

In addition to the cheque deposits is my monthly salary which is higher than the amount and denominated in Thai Baht.

[ubonjoe]

I never understood this affidavit. I have a non-immigrant 'b' based on my employment.  I earn more than the stipulated amount, so I have often thought about switching to a non-immigrant 'o' type visa based on my marriage.  I am unclear what documents the embassy would want to see before they sign off on that document.  Is it just a matter of showing up and getting it done without presenting any documents.   In my experience with the US Embassy, they don't ask to see anything.  Rather, they say something along the lines of "you are committing perjury if you lie on this document".  Is that correct? 

If working you would use tax payment receipts plus show work permit as proof that you are working legally.

Income affidavit is only for foreign earned income and you show nothing because you swear an oath that it is true and correct.

[smileplur]

I see. I would have to get the tax documents from my employer I suppose. I have both, my salary here and "other" income. So, I could choose which one to use in this case. Is there an advantage of using one or the other?

[BuriramRes]

They are not interested in show of transfers - you show a letter from your embassy of 40k per month or you show 400k in bank account in your name for two months and letter of account balance.

Or a combination of each, totaling 400k.

[Mario2008]

They are not interested in show of transfers - you show a letter from your embassy of 40k per month or you show 400k in bank account in your name for two months and letter of account balance.

Or a combination of each, totaling 400k.

No combination is allowed for an extension based on marriage. Only based on retirement can you use a combination of income and money in the bank!

[ubonjoe]

I see. I would have to get the tax documents from my employer I suppose. I have both, my salary here and "other" income. So, I could choose which one to use in this case. Is there an advantage of using one or the other?

Income affidavit costs $50 plus a trip to embassy. The other way free other than the cost of a few copies.

[Suradit69]

They are not interested in show of transfers - you show a letter from your embassy of 40k per month or you show 400k in bank account in your name for two months and letter of account balance.

Or a combination of each, totaling 400k.

For marriage it's one of the other, not a combination.

[Estrada]

The best solution is to keep B400,000 in a savings deposit of Time Deposit account. Running around after a letter from your Embassy is a complete waste of valuable time.

[Maestro]

Removed an off-topic post about retirement extension.

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[Leon Wing Chun]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

[NoshowJones]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

[Sceptict11]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

There is no such thing as a "marriage visa" but we all want to know how one is obtained without finances.

[ubonjoe]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

Another example of confusion caused by calling an extension of stay a visa.

It is possible to get a multiple entry non-o visa without showing financial proof.

The discussion is about financial requirements for an extension of stay based upon marriage which is not a visa.

[kingstonkid]

The best solution is to keep B400,000 in a savings deposit of Time Deposit account. Running around after a letter from your Embassy is a complete waste of valuable time.

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I actually find it relaxing. Gives me a chance to see if there are any changes and also to make sure my correct address is on file.

Then again my embassy is not as big and busy. Also us Canucks are just friendly people

[NoshowJones]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

Another example of confusion caused by calling an extension of stay a visa.

It is possible to get a multiple entry non-o visa without showing financial proof.

The discussion is about financial requirements for an extension of stay based upon marriage which is not a visa.

Yes you are right, with a visa you have to leave the country every 90 days, with an extension you must have 400.000 Baht in Thai bank account. sorry for the confusion.

[ubonjoe]

 

 

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

 

Another example of confusion caused by calling an extension of stay a visa.

It is possible to get a multiple entry non-o visa without showing financial proof.

The discussion is about financial requirements for an extension of stay based upon marriage which is not a visa.

 

Yes you are right, with a visa you have to leave the country every 90 days, with an extension you must have 400.000 Baht in Thai bank account. sorry for the confusion.

Possum I was not directing my post at you.

It was the one jumping into the middle of the discussion with confusing info.

[donmuang37]

I just renewed my "supporting Thai wife" visa without any difficulty. This year, I used the easiest, but not the cheapest, method. While picking up my new passport at American Citizen Services (ACS), I requested and filled out a form designed specifically to verify income for Thai Immigration.

The procedure is simple: Request the form at ACS Window 3 and they will also give you a slip indicating the fee. Fill out the form BUT do NOT sign it. Go to the Cashier with your passport, the form, the payment slip and your cash - 1,500 baht if I recall correctly. Give everything to the Cashier. She will give back your passport, the form, a receipt and any change due. Turn to your right and there is a window a few feet ahead. Place your passport, the form, and the receipt in the window and return to the waiting room. When they call your name, they will verify your identify, and ask if the form is all true. Once you answer affirmatively, they will slide the form out and ask you to sign it in front of the consular official. Slide it back and he/she will sign and notarize it, and then return it with your passport. You are now finished.

Please note that the ONLY way to get an appointment with ACS is via their online site. Make your appointment and print a copy to take with you. (No copy; no entrance.) Then read and comply with their list of banned items. The only thing you can leave with security is one mobile phone along with an ID card. They won't hold cigarette lighters, pocket knives, i-Pads, food/beverages and so on. One gent had to throw his cigarette lighter away, another was turned away with his i-Pad, and a third because he could not turn his mobile phone off. (Take out the battery - duh!) They are very serious about security!

Last year, I used my bank account which is cheaper, but more hassle. First ensure that your account was never less than 400,000 baht on deposit for a minimum of the past 2 months (some officials say 3 months). There should be some activity during that period - deposits/withdrawals. Then get a letter from your bank stating your name, account number, passport number and balance on that date. For one of my accounts, we have to go to the bank HQ in Bangkok for the letter. The other bank will issue it here at Future Park Rangsit. Both banks charge a nominal fee of 100 - 300 baht. Once you have the letter, ensure that you don't allow the account to drop below 400K until after your visa appliation. On the day that you apply, make a small (or large if you're loaded) deposit and then update your savings account book. (This proves you still have over 400K.)

I follow the rules exactly and never have a problem - good luck.

[Leon Wing Chun]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

There is no such thing as a "marriage visa" but we all want to know how one is obtained without finances.

No tea money involved. And I think it's safe to say that although it may not be "officially" called a marriage visa, that's what it is referred to most of the time. Maybe that's because people are applying for the visa on a basis that they are indeed married.

[Leon Wing Chun]

You don't need either. It may say you do, but you don't. You can get your marriage visa without showing any money at all.

Do you mean not showing money officially? You must be paying a lot of tea money then, or is this a troll post?

Another example of confusion caused by calling an extension of stay a visa.

It is possible to get a multiple entry non-o visa without showing financial proof.

The discussion is about financial requirements for an extension of stay based upon marriage which is not a visa.

I don't see where the person asking the question stipulated that it was for an extension of stay based on marriage. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he asked whether he needed the 400,000 in the bank or the 40,000 a month to obtain the visa. That's it.

[Toscano]

There are a lot of confusing comments here . If you are working in Thailand with a good salary , stick to that . Depending on which district you live in , the annual renewal of the marriage visa can be complicated with an ever increasing number of documents required . I have been required to include a year of bank statements together with a letter from my bank manager confirming the bt40,000 a month from abroad . I would recommend that when you retire , to get a retirement visa ; for which it is necessary to have either bt800,000 deposited in the bank , an income of bt65,000 monthly , or bt400,000 deposited plua an income of bt40,000 . There is very little paper work or hassle with the retirement visa . It doesn't matter that you are married , though your wife may be asked to give her approval , immigration officers prefer it with far less administration .

[ubonjoe]

There are a lot of confusing comments here . If you are working in Thailand with a good salary , stick to that . Depending on which district you live in , the annual renewal of the marriage visa can be complicated with an ever increasing number of documents required . I have been required to include a year of bank statements together with a letter from my bank manager confirming the bt40,000 a month from abroad . I would recommend that when you retire , to get a retirement visa ; for which it is necessary to have either bt800,000 deposited in the bank , an income of bt65,000 monthly , or bt400,000 deposited plua an income of bt40,000 . There is very little paper work or hassle with the retirement visa . It doesn't matter that you are married , though your wife may be asked to give her approval , immigration officers prefer it with far less administration .

Sounds like Phuket immigration.

Have used income affidavit for 6 extensions and that was all I had to show.

Only additional document was last year when they started asking for Kor Ror 2.

[thaiscot]

hi

i work in malaysia but get paid into my bank account in thailand (joint account with my wife ) , i tried to get an extention of stay based on marriage but was told i had to have the 400,000 in a bank account with only my name not joint account , which seems stupid as its more obvious im am actually married if i have a joint account than an account on my own , but can i get one based on my monthly income rather than opening another account in my name as i can provide statements of my monthly salary no problem

[ubonjoe]

hi i work in malaysia but get paid into my bank account in thailand (joint account with my wife ) , i tried to get an extention of stay based on marriage but was told i had to have the 400,000 in a bank account with only my name not joint account , which seems stupid as its more obvious im am actually married if i have a joint account than an account on my own , but can i get one based on my monthly income rather than opening another account in my name as i can provide statements of my monthly salary no problem

Yes you can use 40k baht income method. But you would need an income letter from your embassy to prove it.