Extension of retirement visa - 800k came from outside Thailand question

[Bodger22]

Hi

I am getting ready to extend my 12 months Non O retirement visa.

I did it originally from South Africa no problem with a thai bank statement showing the 800k.

I now have the 800k in a Thai savings account and it will have been there for three months come renewal time.

BUT -on the form I was given for the extension requirements it says I need proof that the funds came from outside Thailand.

The 800k never came from oustside Thailand, it came from when I was working here from 2012 to 2015.

Is this going to be a problem for the extension?

For the extension does the money HAVE to come from outside Thailand, even though I got the original Visa without any such issues i.e. just a bank statement and no questions about where the money came from.

Hope all is clear. Thanks for the feedback.

[elviajero]

Currently there is no requirement to prove/show that the 800K came from abroad.

[ubonjoe]

You do not need to prove the funds came from abroad unless you are applying for a non immigrant visa entry at immigration.

It seems you already have a extension of stay or a non-oa visa obtained in your home country which means you do not need proof it came from abroad.

[Bodger22]

Thanks

I just want to be sure as Phang Nga Immigration gave me a form regards the what you need for the visa extension.

The form is named EXTENSION FOR RETIREE'S

It says and I quote...

"2. Proof, (a photocopy of your overseas bank statement) that the money came from outside Thailand."

So it is pretty specific.

Could it be a regional thing where only Phang Nga requires this?

[allane]

In 2010 I was in the same position as you. Bangkok Immigration gave me a hard time, with the unspoken insinuation that I must have been engaged in some illegal activity. I provided them with copies of 5 year's income tax returns, which was enough to satisfy them.

[manfredtillmann]

Thanks

I just want to be sure as Phang Nga Immigration gave me a form regards the what you need for the visa extension.

The form is named EXTENSION FOR RETIREE'S

It says and I quote...

"2. Proof, (a photocopy of your overseas bank statement) that the money came from outside Thailand."

So it is pretty specific.

Could it be a regional thing where only Phang Nga requires this?

everything in thailand is 'regional / local'.

there are no set national rules - or no one knows them or cares for them.

every jurisdiction makes up their own set...

comply with what you are requested to supply.

[moe666]

Thanks

I just want to be sure as Phang Nga Immigration gave me a form regards the what you need for the visa extension.

The form is named EXTENSION FOR RETIREE'S

It says and I quote...

"2. Proof, (a photocopy of your overseas bank statement) that the money came from outside Thailand."

So it is pretty specific.

Could it be a regional thing where only Phang Nga requires this?

ates

everything in thailand is 'regional / local'.

there are no set national rules - or no one knows them or cares for them.

every jurisdiction makes up their own set...

comply with what you are requested to supply.

etter ed 50

No there are nationalrulesand you had better meet these before worrying about local stuff, 800,000in bank, or 65,000 income amonth and age 50. If you read therules it states in plain language that the officer can request more information to determine applicants qualification for extension

[elviajero]

Thanks

I just want to be sure as Phang Nga Immigration gave me a form regards the what you need for the visa extension.

The form is named EXTENSION FOR RETIREE'S

It says and I quote...

"2. Proof, (a photocopy of your overseas bank statement) that the money came from outside Thailand."

So it is pretty specific.

Could it be a regional thing where only Phang Nga requires this?

Could be. The 'national rules' do not require that the funds come from overseas, however, they are minimum standards and if a local office wants to request extra supporting documents/information they can. I believe this used to be a 'national rule' but it was dropped some years ago.

It's worth trying to submit the application with the standard letter from the bank and updated passbook as advised on the immigration website.

22. Question : What is the required age of the alien wisthing to stay in Thailand with the reason of Retirement?

Answer : For reasons to stay of Retirement, the alien must be 50 year of age or older and must have been granted a Non-Immigrant visa, firstly. More over, the said alien must have evidences to verify his/her financial status of not less than 65,000 Baht per month or 800,000 Baht per year. Evidences showing financial support are as follows;

1. In case of having money in the bank account (Saving/Fix deposit) of any bank located in Thailand.

- The updated bank passbook on the date of application submission showing money in the account of not less than 800,000 Baht which has been deposited and consecutively held of such amount for 3 months. ( Except the first application for this reason, that such amount should be deposited and held for 60 days)

- Letter from the bank certified the current account in the bank of not less than 800,000 Baht

http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=faq

[Suradit69]

Thanks

I just want to be sure as Phang Nga Immigration gave me a form regards the what you need for the visa extension.

The form is named EXTENSION FOR RETIREE'S

It says and I quote...

"2. Proof, (a photocopy of your overseas bank statement) that the money came from outside Thailand."

So it is pretty specific.

Could it be a regional thing where only Phang Nga requires this?

everything in thailand is 'regional / local'.

there are no set national rules - or no one knows them or cares for them.

every jurisdiction makes up their own set...

comply with what you are requested to supply.

A bit over the top. There are standard rules that apply to everyone wherever you apply. Individual offices may apply them somewhat differently. I'm in my tenth year on extensions of stay and the requirements have been consistently applied with no difficulty. Generally if someone has a problem it's because he is confused and feels at sea and begins ranting about everyone else being to blame. It tends to emanate from the debilitating problem many farang face with perceived loss of face.