Extending non-o based on income from abroad thailand

[ThaiMeow]

 

Well at the moment what i know is:

 

- you need a letter from your work saying your working here and your salary.

 

- get a stamp from your embassy on this paper.

 

- take it to the imm with family photo, marriage certificate,wife,wife id,wife house book.

 

Anything else should i know?

 

 

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[ubonjoe]

I assume you mean an extension of stay based upon marriage. You do not extend your non-o visa.

You only need a income letter from your embassy to use foreign earned income to meet the 40k baht income requirement for the extension.

Immigration will not accept a income statement from your employer.

Here is my list of general requirements to apply for the extension. Marriage Extension Requirements.pdf

[baneko]

I assume you mean an extension of stay based upon marriage. You do not extend your non-o visa.
You only need a income letter from your embassy to use foreign earned income to meet the 40k baht income requirement for the extension.
Immigration will not accept a income statement from your employer.
Here is my list of general requirements to apply for the extension. Marriage Extension Requirements.pdf

Sorry to jump in. How does this work if your a UK national not working in the UK? How can the Embassy confirm or deny your income?

[ThaiMeow]

So my embassy will check me if im in the system. Like government insurance, if i pay the tax, etc. OR they just call the company?


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[BritTim]

26 minutes ago, baneko said:

Sorry to jump in. How does this work if your a UK national not working in the UK? How can the Embassy confirm or deny your income?

 

 

When you request the income letter from the UK embassy, you provide documents that prove your income. There is no requirement that the income must be earned in the UK, but it must be clear and convincing if it is overseas income.

[ThaiMeow]

When you request the income letter from the UK embassy, you provide documents that prove your income. There is no requirement that the income must be earned in the UK, but it must be clear and convincing if it is overseas income.

So its my contract with the company?


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[dentonian]

23 minutes ago, baneko said:

 

Sorry to jump in. How does this work if your a UK national not working in the UK? How can the Embassy confirm or deny your income?

 

 

Immigration will only accept a letter from your Embassy as proof of income.

 

You have to supply the Embassy with proof of income from your employer, or in most cases proof of Pension.

It could be income from employment, pension, investments, or property rental.

The Embassy total up the annual income in your home currency and provide the letter to Immigration.

Immigration do a conversion of the currency into baht to calculate the monthly income requirement of 40,000 baht.

 

Alternatively deposit 400,000 in a Thai bank and you don't need an Income letter from your Embassy.

[CharlieH]

In my experience, the bank statements showing the regular "income" is all thats ever been needed. Its source has never been asked in the 10 years I have been getting the "proof of income letter" from the British Embassy.

[dentonian]

2 minutes ago, ThaiMeow said:

 

So its my contract with the company?


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No, it's salary receipts from your employer or bank statements if they pay direct to your bank account.

'Proof of Income'

[ThaiMeow]

Immigration will only accept a letter from your Embassy as proof of income.
 
You have to supply the Embassy with proof of income from your employer, or in most cases proof of Pension.
It could be income from employment, pension, investments, or property rental.
The Embassy total up the annual income in your home currency and provide the letter to Immigration.
Immigration do a conversion of the currency into baht to calculate the monthly income requirement of 40,000 baht.
 
Alternatively deposit 400,000 in a Thai bank and you don't need an Income letter from your Embassy.

So contract will do the trick with embassy and imm ?



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[dentonian]

1 minute ago, ThaiMeow said:

 

So contract will do the trick with embassy and imm ?



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No, see post #9.

[ThaiMeow]

Thnx guys. Great info


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[baneko]

Immigration will only accept a letter from your Embassy as proof of income.
 
You have to supply the Embassy with proof of income from your employer, or in most cases proof of Pension.
It could be income from employment, pension, investments, or property rental.
The Embassy total up the annual income in your home currency and provide the letter to Immigration.
Immigration do a conversion of the currency into baht to calculate the monthly income requirement of 40,000 baht.
 
Alternatively deposit 400,000 in a Thai bank and you don't need an Income letter from your Embassy.

Money in the bank cuts out the requirement for an income letter. Much easier. Thanks.

[ubonjoe]

5 minutes ago, baneko said:

 

Money in the bank cuts out the requirement for an income letter. Much easier. Thanks.

 

Why?

Not that hard to get an income letter and it is will be accepted at immigration for 6 months from the date of issue. You can get it when convenient for you during those 6 months.

No worry about being sure the 400k baht is in the bank for 2 months or the slightest mistake causing it to go below 400k.  I have read so many cases of people having problems with the money in the bank option over the years I suggest the income method. Another advantage if you have the money to put in the bank you have more options as to where you can keep the money that earns a better rate of return.

[sumrit]

19 hours ago, ThaiMeow said:

 

So contract will do the trick with embassy and imm ?



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With the British Embassy they need to see proof of your income for the last three months, such as your last three months bank statements with your income payments highlighted.

 

The Embassy will then supply you with a letter for immigration stating your income based on the three months figures you supplied. Thai Immigration will only accept a letter from your Embassy as proof of income.

 

A contract of employment might show your agreed salary but it won't show your actual income for the last three months so won't be accepted.

[baneko]

Why?
Not that hard to get an income letter and it is will be accepted at immigration for 6 months from the date of issue. You can get it when convenient for you during those 6 months.
No worry about being sure the 400k baht is in the bank for 2 months or the slightest mistake causing it to go below 400k.  I have read so many cases of people having problems with the money in the bank option over the years I suggest the income method. Another advantage if you have the money to put in the bank you have more options as to where you can keep the money that earns a better rate of return.

Working ad-hoc offshore monthly salaries fluctuate. It is not a continual monthly salary. When working the money is good. But some months there may be no salary.

Having 400K in the bank seems easier and no need to visit the UK Embassy.

[ubonjoe]

9 minutes ago, baneko said:

Working ad-hoc offshore monthly salaries fluctuate. It is not a continual monthly salary. When working the money is good. But some months there may be no salary.

Having 400K in the bank seems easier and no need to visit the UK Embassy.

You can use an annual income equal to or greater than 480k baht to meet the requirement of 40k baht average income.

You apply for the letter by mail to the UK embassy. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-obtain-a-pensionincome-letter-for-thai-immigration

[baneko]

You can use an annual income equal to or greater than 480k baht to meet the requirement of 40k baht average income.
You apply for the letter by mail to the UK embassy. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-obtain-a-pensionincome-letter-for-thai-immigration

Thats great Joe. Means I have lots of options. Thanks.

[IMA_FARANG]

As A U.S. citizen I am able to get a income declaration  from the U.S. embassy which has been accepted by immigration for a retirement visa/extension.

In order to back that up as I have a U.S. Social security pension from the U.S. government I also can, if requested, show documentation from the U.S Social Security of my monthly retirement pension.

However, I have never been asked for that as immigration has so far accepted my income declaration statement from the U.S. embassy.

But, just for backup proof if f required I do have documents from the U.S. Social Security showing my monthly pension info.

Not exactly the answer to your question, but just telling you what works for me.

Exact details may not apply to others.