financial requirements for 90 day Non-O marriage visa.

[redwhiteandblue]

Dear all

I just contacted the Thai Consulate in Hull regarding a single entry non O marriage Visa. They sent me the information below.

I didn't realise that you need to meet financial requirements for a single entry visa of income only. Can someone verify if this is true or not please.

Thanks

Category “O” -------------------------- 1) Married to a Thai national.

Evidence required:

a) Copy of Original Thai Marriage Certificate (front and back).

Copy of spouse’s Thai ID Card and Thai Passport showing married name.

c) Copy of latest 3 months Bank Statements (Thai or UK bank) showing regular income of minimum 65,000 baht (or equivalent in another currency) per month. Bank Statements must include name and address of visa applicant and address on Bank Statements must be same as on Visa Application Form. Please bear in mind that it may be necessary for us to check this information with the employer. Either a single or multiple entry visa may be granted in these circumstances.

[oncearugge]

Seems Hull are mistaken.

Suggest you apply for the visa at one of the other consulates or the embassy in London.

[MadMac]

It's wrong. There is neither any financial requirement for a visa (not extension) and the 65k are normally for a retirement extension (not visa again). Looks like someone copied and pasted some irrelevant info together.

[ubonjoe]

That is only at Hull.

The embassy will do them with no financial proof. You can do a mail in application to the embassy. See here for visa info: http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/4

You will find an error on their visa requirements that shows financial proof. Many people have gotten them with none.

[eaglesflight]

The website states that postal applications for a non-immigrant 'o' based on marriage only need to be accompanied by a photocopy of the marriage certificate, birth certificate and Thai passport or ID card. Can anybody who has applied for a multi-entry non-immigrant 'o' based on marriage confirm that this is all that was needed and when they say birth certificate, do they mean the Thai spouse's birth certificate? Thanks in advance.

[ubonjoe]

The birth certificate is only needed if applying for a non-o based upon being the parent of a Thai.

I would also include a copy of your wife's' house book.

[gandalf12]

It is Baht 400,000 if using money in bank for 2 months

[KhunBENQ]

Can only state that in Germany there is no financial proof req. for Non O based on marriage.

[ubonjoe]

It is Baht 400,000 if using money in bank for 2 months

That is to apply for a one year extension of stay based upon marriage. The OP is asking about a single entry non-o visa at an embassy or consulate.

[Khun Robert]

I applied for a Non-Imm O visa at the Thai Consulate ( July 2015) in Amsterdam.Netherland based on marriage with a Thai.

On of the requirements was the last three months a minimum income of 30.000 Thb.

Copies of bankbook on the same name.

Print made from website bank was not enough, I had to ask my wife in Thailand to scan the 3 month pages of the bank book and the first page with name and bank acc number and send by mail so I could made a print.

Also had copy of original Thai marriage license and copies of the translated and verified license by Foreign affairs Thailand.

Copy of Dutch registration of marriage license.

Copy of ID wife.

Copy of Paspoort,

2 passport pictures.

During second visit explaining why I want to go back Thailand, showing previous extensions of stay in Thailand and my last work permit valid till Sep 2014.

She made a 20 minute phone call to the Embassy in The Hague asking if I would get a NON-O Visa based on mariage, the answer was: He can apply with mentioned papers.

After 3 days I collected a single entry 3 months Non O visa.

So not only in Hull there is a requirement of financial proof.

From their website,sorry it is in Dutch:

-Bent u gehuwd/officieel geregistreerd partnerschap en heeft 1 van de partners geen inkomsten dan dient het maandbedrag 1200,- per maand te zijn.U dient dan een kopie van het trouwboekje/huwelijksakte/officieel geregistreerd partnerschap bij te voegen.

- If you are married or official partner ship and 1 of the partners has no income you need € 1.200,- a month income. Copy marriage papers or official partnership, (hope i got translation good enough)

[brianj1964]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

[ubonjoe]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

[oncearugge]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

The Thai Embassy in London will not issue multi-entry "O" visas on the basis of retirement to anyone not in receipt of a State Pension.

Options for those who are 55 are

1. Apply for an O/A (long stay visa)

2. Try to obtain a single entry "O" and subsequently apply for an extension of stay.

3. Travel to Thailand with a tourist visa then apply for a "conversion" of the entry to a "O" visa entry (can only be done in BKK) then apply for an extension.

4. Enter Thailand and then obtain an "O" visa from a nearby country.

[brianj1964]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

i wrote 55 Joe because thats the age i plan to move to Thailand, i am 52 now and was looking for clarity,I am from the UK. sorry for putting out a confusing statement

[neilscolt]

Just got a multiple non o based on marriage via the Thai Embassy in London, quick easy and hassle free. You do not need to send any financial evidence, all I sent was the completed form, copy of both sides of my Thai wedding certificate, copy of wives ID card, copy of wives passport, postal order and passport photos. Sent on a Monday back by Wednesday.

[aronp1]

For a 90 day visa based on marriage , no financial records needed. Been there done that. Only required for 1 yr. extention.

[sandyf]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

In the UK, men cannot get a state pension under the age of 65 but they can be over 65 and not entitled to a state pension.

State pension is the criteria as opposed to age.

[eaglesflight]

Just got a multiple non o based on marriage via the Thai Embassy in London, quick easy and hassle free. You do not need to send any financial evidence, all I sent was the completed form, copy of both sides of my Thai wedding certificate, copy of wives ID card, copy of wives passport, postal order and passport photos. Sent on a Monday back by Wednesday.

Thanks for the info and thanks ubonjoe as well.

[nidieunimaitre]

Can only state that in Germany there is no financial proof req. for Non O based on marriage.

In Belgium (Antwerpen) they ask the 65.000 baht monthly income too.

And they did NOT want the copy of the marriage certificate, as "it only proves that you WERE married" (their words).

[oncearugge]

Can only state that in Germany there is no financial proof req. for Non O based on marriage.

In Belgium (Antwerpen) they ask the 65.000 baht monthly income too.

And they did NOT want the copy of the marriage certificate, as "it only proves that you WERE married" (their words).

An up to date Kor Ror 2 proves the marriage is alive.

[nidieunimaitre]

Can only state that in Germany there is no financial proof req. for Non O based on marriage.

In Belgium (Antwerpen) they ask the 65.000 baht monthly income too.

And they did NOT want the copy of the marriage certificate, as "it only proves that you WERE married" (their words).

An up to date Kor Ror 2 proves the marriage is alive.

Yes, but for starters an update is difficult to get when I & wife spend half a year in Europe.

Also, one can not argue with immigration or consulate people....

My marriage is registered in Belgium, I brought an update of that too - not accepted.

I needed to show proof of 1.500 euro net (...) monthly income (in my post I changed that into the famous 65.000 baht)

[oncearugge]

Can only state that in Germany there is no financial proof req. for Non O based on marriage.

In Belgium (Antwerpen) they ask the 65.000 baht monthly income too.

And they did NOT want the copy of the marriage certificate, as "it only proves that you WERE married" (their words).

An up to date Kor Ror 2 proves the marriage is alive.

Yes, but for starters an update is difficult to get when I & wife spend half a year in Europe.

Also, one can not argue with immigration or consulate people....

My marriage is registered in Belgium, I brought an update of that too - not accepted.

I needed to show proof of 1.500 euro net (...) monthly income (in my post I changed that into the famous 65.000 baht)

If the visa is not obtainable in Belgium you have the option of entering Thailand with a tourist visa and obtaining the "O" visa from Laos.

Savannakhet .will provide a one year multi-entry "O" visa based on marriage without the need to show finances.

[nrasmussen]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

Unfortunately it applies to Denmark too.

I recently went to the Thai Embassy in Copenhagen to apply for for an OA long stay visa based on retirement. I'm 58 years old and meet the financial requirements of the equivalent of 800000 baht, so I thought everything was in order.

However, the first thing they asked was "Where's your proof of pension income?", to which I replied that I don't have any (in Denmark we don't get that until 67 years old.) So they said that in that case I wasn't retired and they couldn't give me the visa I wanted.

Of course I argued that one only need to be over 50 years old and have 800000 baht, to which the reply was "I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do - I don't make the rules." Of course that's exactly what she was doing, but I thought it best not to mention that, so I asked what visa she then would recommend I get. "You can get a triple entry tourist visa." Well, beggars can't be choosers, so that's what I got.

So now I have to look forward to all the fun with getting a bank account in Thailand and going to Bangkok immigration to change visa type to get an extension of stay based on retirement. (So far I've already been refused by two banks: "No Work Permit, no bank account - new rules.")

[oncearugge]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

Unfortunately it applies to Denmark too.

I recently went to the Thai Embassy in Copenhagen to apply for for an OA long stay visa based on retirement. I'm 58 years old and meet the financial requirements of the equivalent of 800000 baht, so I thought everything was in order.

However, the first thing they asked was "Where's your proof of pension income?", to which I replied that I don't have any (in Denmark we don't get that until 67 years old.) So they said that in that case I wasn't retired and they couldn't give me the visa I wanted.

Of course I argued that one only need to be over 50 years old and have 800000 baht, to which the reply was "I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do - I don't make the rules." Of course that's exactly what she was doing, but I thought it best not to mention that, so I asked what visa she then would recommend I get. "You can get a triple entry tourist visa." Well, beggars can't be choosers, so that's what I got.

So now I have to look forward to all the fun with getting a bank account in Thailand and going to Bangkok immigration to change visa type to get an extension of stay based on retirement. (So far I've already been refused by two banks: "No Work Permit, no bank account - new rules.")

Print out the Bangkok Bank's requirements for opening an account, and go to a large Bangkok Bank branch.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx

Ask to open an account and if met with refusal ask for the Manager , show the print out and request the Manager's assistance.

[nrasmussen]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

Unfortunately it applies to Denmark too.

I recently went to the Thai Embassy in Copenhagen to apply for for an OA long stay visa based on retirement. I'm 58 years old and meet the financial requirements of the equivalent of 800000 baht, so I thought everything was in order.

However, the first thing they asked was "Where's your proof of pension income?", to which I replied that I don't have any (in Denmark we don't get that until 67 years old.) So they said that in that case I wasn't retired and they couldn't give me the visa I wanted.

Of course I argued that one only need to be over 50 years old and have 800000 baht, to which the reply was "I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do - I don't make the rules." Of course that's exactly what she was doing, but I thought it best not to mention that, so I asked what visa she then would recommend I get. "You can get a triple entry tourist visa." Well, beggars can't be choosers, so that's what I got.

So now I have to look forward to all the fun with getting a bank account in Thailand and going to Bangkok immigration to change visa type to get an extension of stay based on retirement. (So far I've already been refused by two banks: "No Work Permit, no bank account - new rules.")

Print out the Bangkok Bank's requirements for opening an account, and go to a large Bangkok Bank branch.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx

Ask to open an account and if met with refusal ask for the Manager , show the print out and request the Manager's assistance.

Thank you! I'll try that.

[Liquorice]

In the link that Ubonjoe added, for the visa based on a pesioner, it asks for a copy of UK state pension. What happens if you apply for this at age 55 which you are allowed to do but cannot claim the state pension until 65

Note that info only applies to the UK and no where else.

It is age at the age of 50 not 55.

If under the age of 65 you can only get a OA long stay visa at the embassy in London..

From one of the consulates it is difficult to get a single entry non-o visa needed to apply an extension of stay at immigration unless you are 65 or over. They ones that will do one will want financial proof.

You will not get a multiple entry non-o visa unless 65 or over.

@brianj1964. Although the guidance states 'state pension' they will accept any 'pension' as proof of income.

@ubonjoe. Totally correct.

I was aged 60, not married and enquired about the O-A Visa at London.

Because I intended to relocate permanently to Thailand and only needed any type of O Visa in order to then get an extension in Thailand, London told me my local Consulate at Liverpool would issue me a Non Imm single entry O Visa for this purpose, but they would need financial proof of my ability to support myself in Thailand.

Liverpool accepted last 3 months bank statements and a 'private pension' as proof of income.

SE Non Imm O issued in 10 minutes.

Hull had their kicked some time ago, other than Tourist Visas, all applications for O or O-A Visas have to be approved by London before they can be issued by Hull.

The information on the websites is guidance only.