stempy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi Can anyone help me?, does the confirmation letter from your Thai bank, that you have enough funds for your retirement visa, have to be dated on the same day as your visit to immigration ( jomtiem) or can you get the letter the day before. Thanks stempy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The letter to confirm your bank balance can be done the day before you apply for your extension of stay based upon retirement (not a visa). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stempy Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Extension of stay and retirement visa, are they not the same?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Extension of stay and retirement visa, are they not the same?? There is NO retirement visa ! If you qualify you may be given an " extension of stay based on retirement" IT IS NOT A VISA ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stempy Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Ok I'll consider myself suitably chastised, but thanx for info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I recently had to get the same letter. I did ask the immigration official how long it is valid for and was told 7 days. If you have any doubt take out 500baht from an ATM and present the printed receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Extension of stay and retirement visa, are they not the same?? There is NO retirement visa ! If you qualify you may be given an " extension of stay based on retirement" IT IS NOT A VISA ! Oh gee, that took a bit of explaining didn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Some rather ferocious posters need to look up the word "putative". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I recently had to get the same letter. I did ask the immigration official how long it is valid for and was told 7 days. If you have any doubt take out 500baht from an ATM and present the printed receipt. Depends on the immigration office, some will say that day, others 3 days and some 7 days. One shoe does not fit all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I went last week & was attended to by the Belgian (Robert?) as the queue was not moving because the lazy-left-handed Thai was on his usual go-slow. Robert discarded my bank letter (obtained that very day for 100 baht + 20 kms round trip). He was only interested in the very expensive letter from Rip-off British Embassy which specified my monthly income. Incidentally this letter is almost exactly DOUBLE the US price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobaa01 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 gdaya folks how long is the bank letter considered valid by jomtien immi 3 or 7 days ??? wbr roobaa01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 gdaya folks how long is the bank letter considered valid by jomtien immi 3 or 7 days ??? wbr roobaa01 I have read where they say 7 days. But in my opinion it would be best to get it as near as possible to the date you plan on applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 gdaya folks how long is the bank letter considered valid by jomtien immi 3 or 7 days ??? wbr roobaa01 I have read where they say 7 days. But in my opinion it would be best to get it as near as possible to the date you plan on applying. In effect, it is down to what the officer thinks is the requirement, and I agree to be 100% certain do it the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I have never done same day there and they do NOT require that, I can assure you. I have always done the day before or on Friday before a Monday. I agree don't raise issues by making it older than that if you don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketsurgeon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I did mine day before and knowing those crazy people would not trust it to any longer. I updated the book on the day of the extension as well. Not only that but if you do it in bkk, it is possible you don't even get in on the day you go to make the visa if you arrive too late. Then, you'd be next day sure. They also turn you away for the most ridiculous thing, ypud also be back next day. We were turned away for two tiny issues. We returned with only one rectified, same day. Different person - did not even say a word. Edited May 20, 2015 by Rocketsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Update the book same day as the letter for Jomtien. That's it. No need to update on date of application at Jomtien. So don't! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Update the book same day as the letter for Jomtien. That's it. No need to update on date of application at Jomtien. So don't! I agree with JT on this one, if you withdraw money (for example 100 THB) and you update the book when you go to Immigration the Balance in the book will be different then the bank letter. The bank will update the book when you get the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The bank book and the bank letter must show the same amount (balance) - the dates varying by one day or over a w/e in my experience has always been acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobaa01 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 good morning, good info thks to all. but what are you advising for a fixed deposit 500 k scb 15 months due in november 15, step up interest, funds can be drawn against penalty loss of interest. there is not movement on the account ??? wbr roobaa01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) good morning, good info thks to all. but what are you advising for a fixed deposit 500 k scb 15 months due in november 15, step up interest, funds can be drawn against penalty loss of interest. there is not movement on the account ??? wbr roobaa01 Some immigration offices will want to see another account that you have moneys that your living on and the same if you hold foreign currency account. As for no movement, some immigration offices will want another letter from your bank stating this. You need to check with the immigration office that you plan to use as for THEIR requirements. Edited May 21, 2015 by khwaibah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stempy Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Ok, went this morning, letter from bank obtained yesterday, the letter and the bank book MUST show the same balance,.had to copy front page of bank book and page showing last 3 months transactions, went at 8.30 and out the door at 8.42 all done and dusted. Than guys for info Oh and the guy who states it's not a "retirement"visa, you must be the only person in Thailand who doesn't call it this, my suggestion get out more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The bank book and the bank letter must show the same amount (balance) - the dates varying by one day or over a w/e in my experience has always been acceptable. Well they will show the same of course ! How can they not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Ok, went this morning, letter from bank obtained yesterday, the letter and the bank book MUST show the same balance,.had to copy front page of bank book and page showing last 3 months transactions, went at 8.30 and out the door at 8.42 all done and dusted. Than guys for info Oh and the guy who states it's not a "retirement"visa, you must be the only person in Thailand who doesn't call it this, my suggestion get out more. "Oh and the guy who states it's not a "retirement"visa, you must be the only person in Thailand who doesn't call it this, my suggestion get out more." I'm sure nzexpat is not the only guy in Thailand who prefers to refer to immigration matters using the correct terms. This particular chestnut has been roasted to ashes. Using the terms "extension of stay" or "extension of permission to stay" are correct. What's the problem. Live 'n learn Edited May 22, 2015 by ratcatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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