Can an Apostilled government pension letter serve as proof of income for a Thai visa application?

Jun 22, 2022
2 years ago
Jason **********
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Just grabbing at straws with this question. Without the USA consulate affidavit of income being available to its tax paying citizens, would an Apostilled government pension (social security) benefit letter pass as proof of income?

If not accepted by immigration in Thailand for, say, an extension of stay or in-country O, would it be accepted for an O visa retirement application in border embassies or consulates…like Suvannaket. I sent an inquiry but haven’t heard back.

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among community members is that an Apostilled government pension (social security) benefit letter does not meet the income verification requirements for visa applications in Thailand. For extensions of stay or O visa applications, proof of income must come from sources explicitly listed by Thai immigration, such as having a bank deposit of 800,000 THB or a monthly foreign income of at least 65,000 THB deposited in a Thai bank account. Options like letters from overseas companies are not recognized as valid.
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Chris *******
The short answer is NO.

the above answer is correct.
Robert *******
The rules are very clear.

OR 800.000 Thb in a bank OR 12 months prior application a monthly foreign deposit of minimum 65,000 Thb into a Thai Bank.

Letters from oversea companies, stamped by whoever that you have an income are NOT mentioned.
Jason **********
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@Robert ******
Got it! Kind thanks to all.
Robert *******
@Jason *********
Correct, it will be case by case as different people have different incomes and it will be impossible to write out all the options.

But Document in foreign languages must be translated into Thai. If translated into English, it should be notarized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/ consular mission.
Jason **********
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what about applying for an O in Suvanakett or other consulates close to Thailand
John **********
@Jason *********
they also ask for "pension letter or a prove of retirement issued by the applicant's Embassy/Consulate". But this is only for a 90 day visa, you would still need to extend inside Thailand and thus follow the Thai rules. Good luck.
Jason **********
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They ask for certified proof of income …or 800k…but it’s not exactly clear how to show it.
Robert *******
@Jason *********
On their website:

Bank Statement (minimum of THB 800,000) or Certification of Income (minimum of THB 65,000 monthly)

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