jdean Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Is it possible to get the O visa in Penang by only showing 400,000 B. in a Thai bank and over 50 y.o.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 No. -- You would need 800KBht in the bank or an Embassy certified income of 65K Bht/month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amvet Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Here2008 said: No. -- You would need 800KBht in the bank or an Embassy certified income of 65K Bht/month How does the Embassy in Penang check a bank balance in Thailand? The last time I checked Bank of Bangkok in Penang told me they had no connection with Bank of Bangkok in Thailand they were a separate company. Edited August 3, 2017 by amvet edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Just now, amvet said: How does the Embassy check a bank balance in Thailand? An Embassy is not required to check a bank balance! You provide your bank book and a letter from the bank attesting to the balance. If you rely on proving income then how that is achieved depends on your Embassy in Thailand. I hope this is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amvet Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Here2008 said: An Embassy is not required to check a bank balance! You provide your bank book and a letter from the bank attesting to the balance. If you rely on proving income then how that is achieved depends on your Embassy in Thailand. I hope this is clear. You mean one has to go to Thailand to get a bank letter and bring it back to Penang and how recent does the bank balance need to be in the bank book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2008 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, amvet said: You mean one has to go to Thailand to get a bank letter and bring it back to Penang and how recent does the bank balance need to be in the bank book? I suggest you take what you have to the Penang Thai Consulate. They will tell you if you meet their requirements for the issuance of the O visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amvet Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, Here2008 said: I suggest you take what you have to the Penang Thai Consulate. They will tell you if you meet their requirements for the issuance of the O visa. Sorry. I thought you knew what the requirements for an O visa in Penang were hence my questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 33 minutes ago, amvet said: You mean one has to go to Thailand to get a bank letter and bring it back to Penang and how recent does the bank balance need to be in the bank book? You need to update the bank book showing 800k baht or more before leaving the country. If you have money in a bank outside the country they will accept that in Penang. In Penang you also need proof you are retired to apply for a non-o visa for being 50 or over for retirement. Most people get a income letter from their embassy showing any of amount of income to meet that requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 hour ago, amvet said: You mean one has to go to Thailand to get a bank letter and bring it back to Penang and how recent does the bank balance need to be in the bank book? They will accept a recent bank statement from your non Thai bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Or just go to Savannakhet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Somtamnication said: Or just go to Savannakhet. Still need to show money in-the-bank for retirement, there. OP appears to be going for the Non-O for "retirement" - i.e. being "over 50." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 400.000 is accepted if you are married to a Thai. Reason for non-O is not stated on the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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