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Can I extend my marriage visa in Thailand based on a monthly income statement from Australia Centrelink?
Jan 23, 2023
3 years ago
Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all,
I currently have a 1 year marriage visa based on having 400000 baht in the bank. This is due to expire in July. My question is I would like to extend based on having the 40000 baht monthly income. Is it enough to show this income by presenting an income statement from Australia Centrelink rather than Embassy. Some forms seem to indicate this is ok. I believe I am to late to show this income in my Thai bank account. Does anyone have first hand knowledge.
I currently have a 1 year marriage visa based on having 400000 baht in the bank. This is due to expire in July. My question is I would like to extend based on having the 40000 baht monthly income. Is it enough to show this income by presenting an income statement from Australia Centrelink rather than Embassy. Some forms seem to indicate this is ok. I believe I am to late to show this income in my Thai bank account. Does anyone have first hand knowledge.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks advice on extending their Thai marriage visa by proving a monthly income of 40,000 baht from Australia via a Centrelink income statement, instead of using bank funds, noting concerns about the timing for showing this income in a Thai bank account. Responses suggest that an income affidavit is typically required from the embassy, and alternatives like using an agency are mentioned.
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We getting married in Australia.. much easier
Paul *******
"Use only one language either English or Thai only" LOL. Unless you're fluent in Thai like I am, chances are your wife will be switching back and forth between Thai and English (or another foreign language that you both speak).
M.J. *******
Takes about one week
Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@M.J. ******
can you recommend one??Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHave requested a quote from Thai Visa Centre and Thai Visa Guys for non o marriage visa without 400k. Will keep all updated.
M.J. *******
@Vic ******
it is,save a lot of hassle, stress,just stay home relax,Reply to
Vic *******
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M.J. *******
@Vic ******
think it was 12k never even had to leave my house ,just send them.passport and a few photosKarsten ********
@Vic ******
Greig made a retirement visa which cost 15k in pattaya without bank statement. So please share the cost from his agency, for non o based on marriage.Reply to
Karsten ********
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M.J. *******
@Vic ******
Thai Visa Centre in Bangkok i have used them for years ,very efficient fast and reliableErvin *******
@M.J. ******
How much do you pay the agency for it?Reply to
Ervin *******
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M.J. *******
Or just use an agency no need to show any bank statement
Paul *******
@M.J. ******
very strange, because the agency I know always deposits money. They do everything according to the book, except for the seasoning part. If it wasn't for that, very few people would be using an agent, save for those who couldn't show proof of funds in their account.M.J. *******
@Paul ******
it was for my retirement visa i have used them twice never once did they deposit any money into my account,although i my friend did use another agency and they did deposit into his account ,but Thai visa Centre never ask me for that,i did need to send a copy of my book bank to show i have a Thai account, plus my passportvand 2 photos other than that nothing else needed apart from there fee,easy fast and efficient one week max.Reply to
M.J. *******
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Paul *******
That's fine. I have used agencies too so I know how it works.
M.J. *******
No,wrong TVC do not do that,do not deposit even one baht into any account they dont ask for bank details, only passport and a few photo's I know other agents to deposit any need you bank details and pass book,but not all agencies
M.J. *******
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Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@M.J. ******
done. Thanks.Reply to
Vic *******
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M.J. *******
Thai visa Centre in BKK
Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@M.J. ******
can you recommend an agency that will help.Reply to
Vic *******
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Paul *******
Actually you do, but the agency takes care of the two month "seasoning" requirement for you, meaning they deposit the money into your account and then you transfer or hand it back to them after the letter from the bank has been issued.
M.J. *******
@Paul ******
for retirement it was 18 k with the TVC in Bangkok the marriage visa was long time ago so not sure exactly what i paid although i do remember it was more expensive then the retirement, the reason i use agencies is not because i do not need to show my bank statements or do all the application by myself,i work overseas and have a short time at home with my family,so to use and agent is easy,fast,efficient, stess free,I have never once had them deposit any funds into my account,and never even left my house even to obtain the non O visa,contact the Thai Visa Centre in Bangkok,they will give all ghe information you requiredKarsten ********
@M.J. ******
if u do retirement visa by yourself, take 20 minutes...Reply to
Karsten ********
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Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThis is the reply from Thai Visa Centre: "1 year marriage visa renewal: 35,000
The process takes 3-4 weeks to complete
Required documents:
Original of
- passport
- 4 photos
- Thai saving account under your name
copy of
- marriage certificate (KR3) - the rose frame one
- marriage certificate (KR2) - family table, please make new copy from local district before sending
- your wife ID card
- your wife house book copy
and family photos, you can share by Line/ Email around 15-20 photos"
The process takes 3-4 weeks to complete
Required documents:
Original of
- passport
- 4 photos
- Thai saving account under your name
copy of
- marriage certificate (KR3) - the rose frame one
- marriage certificate (KR2) - family table, please make new copy from local district before sending
- your wife ID card
- your wife house book copy
and family photos, you can share by Line/ Email around 15-20 photos"
Karsten ********
@Vic ******
exactly what i said... But old fellas with retirement visa know it better... The thai visa centre not even reply.Reply to
Karsten ********
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M.J. *******
@Paul ******
cannot do that if they not have your bank details !Karsten ********
@Paul ******
but the cost is outrageous... I know 35k, for a 1900thb visa.M.J. *******
@Karsten *******
its not 35k i paid 18k for one year retirement visaKarsten ********
@M.J. ******
its a marriaged based visa, not a retirement, the cost are 30-35k, a marriage visa is one month under consideration and the next higher immigration check the staus plus interview neighbors, so please not spread misinformation. U can call your agency and tell us the price, for a non o based on marriage without 400k in the bank 😎M.J. *******
@Karsten *******
i have had marriage visa before i have been married for 15 years I have also had a retirement visa,both visa i have used 2 different agencies one in Phuket and one in BKK never had any of my neighbours interviewed and btw i am not spreading misinformation i am giving people my advise on applying for a visa,or the easiest way ,and i found this way to pay an agent to arrange all and no jedd to even leave my house or any bank statements,no move on from this,Karsten ********
@M.J. ******
then let us know the cost, how much the agency charge. I did it once, this agency charge for retirement 15k and for marriage 35k, because they can't do it here, they will take your passport to another state, not remember which it was, if you below 50, there is no retirement option.Reply to
Karsten ********
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Stuart *********
Income affidavit must come from your embassy. Australia, UK and USA embassies (perhaps others) no longer issue these.
Vic *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
I have read this. thank you. So the only option is *****
0 baht in Thai account two months before???Garrett ***********
@Vic ******
Either income affidavit OR 12 convective monthly transfers into your Thai bank account.Robert ************
@Vic ******
OR, you CAN use Income Method, but must have made monthly transfer deposits for 12 full months prior.Reply to
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