Answered8 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa in the UK without proof of monthly income?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Application Process Income Proof for Thai Visa Chartered Accountant Letter Thai Embassy in London Bank Account Requirement for Visa

Simon *********

asked Nov 26, 2018

2.2k

views

replies

likes

Hello. Does anyone have experience of applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa in the UK, without being able to show proof of monthly income? 

As a business owner, I draw the bulk of my income in the form of dividends, as and when required. This means that I do not meet the criteria of being able to show a monthly income of more than £1,400. 

Would a letter from a chartered accountant certifying net worth, suffice? I have emailed the Thai embassy in London however am yet to receive a response.

Any help much appreciated!

Answer summary

The inquiry concerns applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa in the UK without proof of monthly income, specifically regarding the use of a chartered accountant's letter certifying net worth. Responses indicate mixed experiences, with some applicants being refused for not meeting income requirements, others mentioning bank balance requirements instead, and one individual successfully applying without proof of income after clarification from the Thai embassy.

13 repliesnewest first

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Simon *********

To update on this, despite what it says on their website, no proof of income was required. I emailed the embassy in order to obtain some clarification. The reply came back (within a few hours) listing requirements. All as per their website, with the exception of proof of income of which there was no mention at all. Went up the following morning, applied for visa and then collected it 24 hours later.

8 years ago

Jules ********

Email the Thai consulate in Hull. They are brilliant there and answered my query within a couple of hours.

8 years ago

Joe ***********

Apply for the Non Imm O-A Multi Entry Visa

8 years ago

Simon *********

@Tod ********

Thanks for confirming.

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Simon ********

If you're under 50 you aren't gonna get an O-A (Long Stay) visa :/ That's for people 50 or over.

8 years ago

สตีเฟ่น **********

@Simon ********

Think about applying for the Thai Elite visa if you have the money and you’re under 50.

8 years ago

Gavin ********

@Joe **********

we used tax returns as self employed person and was no issue

8 years ago

Joe ***********

For what would your Non Imm O status be? Marriage ? Because it too can be to begin a 'retirement' (leading to a one year Extension of stay and volunteering) Thus my confusion

8 years ago

Simon *********

Yes, this may be one way around the problem. Not necessary to show monthly income, just 800K baht in bank account. Although I am under 50 so possibly not allowed to apply on grounds of age.

8 years ago

Joe ***********

The financial proof is supposed to be the Equivalent of 800,000 baht in bank account - isn't it?

8 years ago

Tod *********

@J**

the thai consulate in the UK has a screwy rule about issuing Non-O visas based on being over 50.

It's not the same criteria as getting an O-A from them

8 years ago

Simon *********

For a straight O visa you need to show a monthly income of more than £1,400, over a three month period.

8 years ago

Billy ********

I applied in London and was refused as couldn’t prove income, worked in oil 31 years and have enough savings but no income and pension as retired early

8 years ago