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Can a proof of income letter from my embassy be issued 4 months before extending my retirement visa in Thailand?
A proof of income letter from my embassy - can it be issued 4 months before extending my retirement visa?
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There is some confusion regarding the validity period of a proof of income letter required for extending a retirement visa in Thailand. While one commenter mentioned that the letter from the embassy has a validity of 6 months, others observed that different immigration offices might have varying rules. A past update indicated a standard of 6 months for such letters, but it is wise to check specific local practices since rules can differ significantly by location.
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Ron *******
People have got a bit above there station attempting to tell Jomtien immigration the law. 2 cases were reported in Thaivisa where Jomtien told them to go and find another immigration office. It's not the greatest idea to lay down the law there
Ron *******
Go and take them on. I know who the winner will be 😂
Use an agent there and then attempt to do it yourself. It will never happen. You will always be using an agent. They simply won't deal with you.
Use an agent there and then attempt to do it yourself. It will never happen. You will always be using an agent. They simply won't deal with you.
Tod *********
confronting some mid-level passport stamping paper pushing immigration officer that doesn't know what the rules are is something everyone should do if they're faced with it. I have gone toe to toe with many immigration officers that misquoted rules or made up imaginary ones and gotten good results from it too.
Jomtien doesn't have the ability to deny service to someone who lives in that zone. :/
Jomtien doesn't have the ability to deny service to someone who lives in that zone. :/
Tod *********
In the Files section of this group is the letter from immigration office that changed the embassy letter's validity to 6 months.
It is supposed to be country wide.
Print the letter and take it with you if your office gives you grief about it.
It is supposed to be country wide.
Print the letter and take it with you if your office gives you grief about it.
Larry **********
Exactly, the goal posts get moved regularly depending on where you are!
Ron *******
Bangkok is 6 months but as I said, different offices, different rules
Jim *******
Yes it was six months when I did my first 9 months ago,unless it's changed.
Paul **********
When i inquired i was told 6 mths
Allan ******
I heard 3 months but I may be wrong.
Wouldn't be the first time.
Wouldn't be the first time.
Ron *******
I'm not entirely sure that statement is true across all immigration offices.
Mike *******
Yes a income letter has a 6 month life/Lee way for immigration purposes.
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