Good day,

I am planning to obtain a Non-O Visa 'for the purposes of retirement' from Vientiane, and would like to know, does the consulate require an embassy certification letter or will they accept other financial documentation for the Visa?

I am 54 years old, a United States Citizen and can provide proof of retirement income that exceeds the Thailand requirement of 65,000 Baht per month.

Thanks!

They will only accept a income affidavit from the embassy. You can attach a copy of it to your application and show them the original if asked for it so you can use the it to apply for your extension.

Info for getting the affidavit is here. http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/notarial-services.html#income_affidavit

Thanks Ubonjoe,

This is as suspected, I was hoping to save the trip to Bangkok until right before it is time to apply for the 'Extension of Stay'.

Cheers!