Answered8 months ago
Can I extend my visa without the required bank deposit if the bank didn't ask about it?
Hi everyone. I just opened bankaccount. In the bank nobody asked me about the deposit of 800k or the monthly deposit of 65.000. So can I go for the yearly extension? Thanks for your advice.
Answer summary
The post discusses a user's inquiry regarding the necessity of maintaining 800,000 Baht in a Thai bank account or making monthly deposits of 65,000 Baht for visa extension purposes. Responses clarify that banks do not oversee visa requirements and that the 800,000 Baht needs to be in the account for two full months prior to applying for a yearly extension of stay. Some provided alternative options, such as obtaining an income certificate from the user's embassy, but advised that its acceptance is not guaranteed by immigration authorities.
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Jinjin ********
Congratulations! You made it another day with out severe accident ! Did they ask you about visa when taking out the rubbish or at the lady bar also?
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More immigration talent arriving !
Phillip ******
Why...
Daniel *********
I have nothing to say
Ber **********
La banque ne veut imposé pas les 800 000 baths c est lorsque vous faites votre visa .
John **********
Immigration regulations are not the Banks concern.
Mario *********
OPJohn Robinson Maybe, but without a bank you are nothing!
John **********
Mario De Mey the way things are now get a 90day O visa before you arrive and start the process immediately or go to an agent.
Mario *********
OPJohn Robinson I have non o visa retirement 90 days before I came here, one week now. I just want show immigration that I can deposit 65.000 / month. How do I do?
Richard ***********
Best to pay 65,000 per month, but will need to do it for 1 year
Mario *********
OPRichard Callaghan I know this. But how can I deposit 12 months if I have only 90days?
Paul *********
Opening a bank account and applying for a long term visa,are completely different excersises
Kevin *******
Bunch of losers in this comment section
Mario *********
OPKevin Klatt yes they are.
Long **************
Needs context.... Otherwise it's a rambling post.
Guillaume ******
The bank will not ask you about it, it a your responsibility to do it and then provide it to the IMMIGRATION. When you will renew the immigration officer will check your paperwork and if you don t have the 800k then he will deny you the visa.
You can also provide a proof of pension income if it makes the requirement, but not all countries embassy stamp those certificate, and this will replace the need of the 800k blocked
You can also provide a proof of pension income if it makes the requirement, but not all countries embassy stamp those certificate, and this will replace the need of the 800k blocked
Ian ********
Looks as if he has phrased his question wrong and hence all the comments
Christer ****************
It's simple really,most banks in Thailand will not open an account for you if you haven't got a 90 day visa,and that from thai embassy,if you travel to Thailand on a tourist visa 30 or 60 day most banks will not let you open an account,if you google this it will explain this to you,Good luck
Wayne *******
LIKE A CIRCUS ROUNDABOUT GOING ROUND & ROUND.
JUST RIDICULOUS ASK ON THIS PLATFORM I KEEP SAYING IT KNOW IT ALLS COME OUT
JUST RIDICULOUS ASK ON THIS PLATFORM I KEEP SAYING IT KNOW IT ALLS COME OUT
Jp **********
Go to soi
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they stamp your visa or was it you
William **********
You need 800 00 bhat for that 1 year none o visa
Jochen *******
You're not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Asso ******
@Jochen ******
Sorry, but the fact that you felt an urge to make this comment shows that neither are you
Terence **********
Visa department ask u for info u ask for info for immigration, banks only supply what u want if they can do
Conte **********************
You need to transfer 800k to my account before you go to immigration.
And remember every 1st of month you have to do ⚠️
And remember every 1st of month you have to do ⚠️
Peter *********
Sirious? Troll?
Viengsay ***********
Peter Schmidt his day is near
Kimberly *****************
He’s obviously confused and has yet to discover Google. 🤦🏻♀️
Eddy *******
The bank has nothing to do with your visa etc. The bank just want your money. The longer you stay here you will get to understand the way it works. Good luck..
David **************
There a Bank, not immigration..
Giacomo ******
The immigration is asking for
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0 not the bank.Mario *********
OPGiacomo Good How can you deposit 800k without a bank? And opening a bankaccount you need papers from immigration. You understand?
Shane ********
How are people so stupid 🤣😂🤦♂️
Gordon *********
Went to 3 different banks today to use ATM with my K bank card they all rejected to give me money had to go to a K bank looks like if you don't have ATM for there bank you can't use it l have never had any problem with this before something is going on
Al ********
Yeah mate ...you're good to go 🙄🙄🙄 Probably qualify for elite status
Mario *********
OPAl Duncan I suppose your the president 🙄
Al ********
Mario De Mey No, I heard you won the nomination for that 😂
Scott ********
Stay home.
Mario *********
OPScott Cassio silly answer...I just arrived
Alan **********
Mario De Mey OK, deduction time. You just arrived. Since you opened a bank account, one assumes your visa is a Non-O, yes ?
So, with the intent to retire in Thailand, one must also assume you did some homework, especially since you know about the 800K Baht in the account.
Do you also realize a Thai-approved pension, social securty, etc. of 65K Baht every month “forever” can also get you your extension w/o the 800K ?
But if you deposit the 800K into the bank, it still needs to sit there for 2(?) months (<-- I always get that confused) BEFORE you can get your extension. Do you realize that ?
So, with the intent to retire in Thailand, one must also assume you did some homework, especially since you know about the 800K Baht in the account.
Do you also realize a Thai-approved pension, social securty, etc. of 65K Baht every month “forever” can also get you your extension w/o the 800K ?
But if you deposit the 800K into the bank, it still needs to sit there for 2(?) months (<-- I always get that confused) BEFORE you can get your extension. Do you realize that ?
Mario *********
OPScott Cassio I don't have 800k and I retired 1 month to late to prove 12months pension. My 90days expire 21May and my 12th month pension will be there 24 May.
Scott ********
Mario De Mey I’m confused. You said you have a non-o so why would you come as a tourist?
Mario *********
OPโทมัส ทอม เฟรย์ Thank you for advise. I will try again next year. In the meantime I will come as a tourist 😉
โทมัส ************
Mario De Mey If you deposit a minimum of THB
You can maybe get a Letter from your Belgian Embassy confirming your Pension payments in Belgium. Since you started Retirement last year in May only you cannot do this right now.
So if you can transfer THB
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.- each month in a Thai Bank account you need to do that for at least 12 months before you can apply using this Method. So not possible for the first Year after getting your Thai Bank account. You can maybe get a Letter from your Belgian Embassy confirming your Pension payments in Belgium. Since you started Retirement last year in May only you cannot do this right now.
So if you can transfer THB
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0.- into your new Thai Bank account then this will be the easiest way for this first Year. After the Money is in your Thai Bank Account you have to wait at least 2 Months before it will be accepted by Immigration.Mario *********
OPAlan Rothwell Hi Alan. Indeed I have a Non O visa retirement. I retired in Belgium 1st of May last year. I have bank details I got 65.000Baht every month in Belgium. But will this proof be enough to show the officers of immigration? If yes, can I get already a year extension in the period of 90days when I start to deposit my pension in my Thai account?
To be honest, everybody is talking about "The " officer. I went to immigration to get my papers for the bank in Jomtien. There are 5 officers depending how you were queuing. They are all friendly. Then you get a number and need to que wing again. Whenever this officers agree, you can come back for your paper whitin 3 hours. So it took me about 6 hours to get one paper 😅. I don't mind...I have time.
But about the monthly deposit of my pension, I would like some advice from you. Kind regards Mario
To be honest, everybody is talking about "The " officer. I went to immigration to get my papers for the bank in Jomtien. There are 5 officers depending how you were queuing. They are all friendly. Then you get a number and need to que wing again. Whenever this officers agree, you can come back for your paper whitin 3 hours. So it took me about 6 hours to get one paper 😅. I don't mind...I have time.
But about the monthly deposit of my pension, I would like some advice from you. Kind regards Mario
David ******
Go for it mate ... 7-eleven as good a place as any 😊
Mario *********
OPDavid Shaw I will ask Lek. She must be well informed 😉
David ******
Mario De Mey You should have asked her before you posted 😉
Mario *********
OPI was only informing. Not about
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. You live in Thailand?David ******
Mario De Mey 14 years
Mario *********
OPDavid Shaw Go back to your spitting image 🙄
David ******
Mario De Mey Stop being such a dumb cnt and asking stupid questions moron.
Fath ********
Is this for real?
Eric *************
But how he managed to open an account without any visa ?
Richard ***********
Eric van Kessel depends which way the wind is blowing
Vulcan ******
Eric van Kessel How can you have a retirement visa without a 800K deposit?
Khun ********
Vulcan Eric You can get a 3 month Visa outside Thailand. Homecountry for example
Terry ***************
Eric van Kessel did he say he didn’t have a visa?
Mario *********
OPTerry Bill McGinty did you know how many papers I needed to open this bankaccount? 90% of the answers I get are very funny. I've been reading many thoughts but no one told me the right steps I have to make. Go
But anyway...I'll find my way out, with or without all the Mister Beans.
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and stay home are quite recommended. It looks very much to spitting immage this way.But anyway...I'll find my way out, with or without all the Mister Beans.
Terry ***************
Mario De Mey I'll assume that comment wasn't directed at me
Steve *****
Mario De Mey Hi Mario. Can you explain your thinking on why the bank would ask you about the 800k?
The bank is a bank not immigration.
The bank is a bank not immigration.
Paul ********
You guys are to harsh. The guy is just asking because he does not no and someone once did not no. I’m surprised anyone asks a question here cause dick heads like you just bury people. Sometimes if you have nothing good to say just shut the Fook up
Laurie ******
Paul Tucker So true
Antony ***********
Paul Tucker best comment I've heard 👏
David ******
Paul Tucker Ask stupid questions, get stupid answers.
James **********
David Shaw I see why you locked your profile.
David ******
James Mitchell And I see why you haven't W⚓.
Paul ********
David Shaw David it doesn’t matter if you think it’s stupid or not. The guy did not no and just asked he did not need to be buried for it. There was no need to reply with crap best to say nothing. Have you ever asked a silly question about anything not just visa stuff ? We all have.
David ******
Ian Whyte They are regularly printing statements for visa extensions, so worth a try, especially if you ask the Manager. But agree, they may not know either.
David ******
Paul Tucker Look how many people thought it wasn't Ok, hence your original comment.
Doing a bit of research before asking a question could save you the embarrassment. Let's agree, to disagree 😉
Doing a bit of research before asking a question could save you the embarrassment. Let's agree, to disagree 😉
Paul ********
David Shaw David please note 25 people think your comment was as stupid as you are. That’s how many thumbs up the post got. And I will wait for your fantastic constructive reply as always :-)
Paul ********
Harry Harris I think I spell dickhead ok don’t you. I will wait for your constructive comment.
Paul ********
David Shaw we don’t always remember everything David. Saying nothing is so much better than tearing someone a new as hole they probly feel stupid enough with out twat comments.
Bodil *******************
Harry Harris …and too harsh, not to harsh🤣
Ian *******
David Shaw and they probably would have said, nothing to do with us, go and ask immigration.
David ******
Paul Tucker He was already in the bank mate. He only had to ask them and he wouldn't need to ask anything on here. Plus, I would have done a search on this group or on Google first because it's covered everywhere.
Harry ********
Paul Tucker know not no
Mario *********
OPPaul Tucker Thank you Paul. I appreciate your support 😉
Shane ***********
Quick rush down to the local transport department, they will take the 800k from you, then Fly to another country and stay there for 6 months till you money has doubled
Dirk *********
Are you serious? The bank doesn't care about your visa. Immigration will ask you where is the proof of 800k.
Nick *******
Hooe you're not travelling alone 🙄🙄
Charles ********
Must be a plumber…
Peter ****************
Incredible 🙄
Osian ********
It's concerning that you have this thought process 🤔🤦
Neil ********
You will need to ask the bank to print off confirmation of the money in the account when you go to immigration.
The bank does nothing more than it is your responsibility to ensure you have the right funds in. ( 3 to 4 months) before you apply for the confirmation letter
The bank does nothing more than it is your responsibility to ensure you have the right funds in. ( 3 to 4 months) before you apply for the confirmation letter
Allan *******
Look immigration website or ask google.
Danila *********
Can do it with helper
Toby ******
Are you just trolling?
Succ*****
Do you think every single person who opens a bank account in Thailand is looking for a retirement visa?
Ah ********************
Bank is bank, immigration is immigration. Good luck!
Nuttaporn **********
Sorry for click 😂🤭 understand you, immigration who require money 800 K not Bank ka ☺️
Mario *********
OPNuttaporn Thongsri but you need immigration to open bank!
Jordan *******
Winner of dumbest post of the day goes to…….
Josh ********
Jordan Davis the dumbest answer is...
YES!
YES!
Christian *********
Jordan Davis LOL😍😅
SunnyFla********
Jordan Davis no wonder the country is trying to restrict people coming in.
David *********
Jordan Davis beat me 2 it
Jordan *******
You’ll get em next time!
David *********
Jordan Davis there's plenty of em so I sure I will
Pierre ********
Think you need to understand your situation better and do more research. Classic Thai saying...."its up to you"
Ronnie ********
👍👍👍
Jean ************
If a bank accepts you, it provides services on request. Of course, you have better bring the money before asking them.
Graham ******
The bank is just a third party. The bank has nothing to do with your visa extension.
Mario *********
OPGraham Hill yes but you need a bankaccount to get an extension.
Graham ******
Mario De Mey yes, you also need a visa to get the bank account. So what are you saying?
Gorgeous********
Graham Hill immigration care about how much is in the bank account, the bank themselves care you have the correct documentation for opening an account.
Tore *********
Huh? Why would the bank ask you that? Bizarre post
John **********
Have you put 800k baht into your bank account yet? That needs to be in the account for 2 full months before you can apply for a 12 month extension of stay.
Theoretically you can also bypass that requirement because you are from Belgium and can get an income certificate from your embassy in Bangkok, but I've heard of instances where this has not been accepted by immigration as the Belgian embassy doesn't authenticate your income, only your signature. You would need to confirm with your immigration office if they will accept such a certificate from the Belgian embassy (specifically).
Generally you need to be down to the last 30 days of your current stamp before applying for an extension
Theoretically you can also bypass that requirement because you are from Belgium and can get an income certificate from your embassy in Bangkok, but I've heard of instances where this has not been accepted by immigration as the Belgian embassy doesn't authenticate your income, only your signature. You would need to confirm with your immigration office if they will accept such a certificate from the Belgian embassy (specifically).
Generally you need to be down to the last 30 days of your current stamp before applying for an extension
Jetoff *********
@John *********
i did mine and its 31 days in your bank account for a 12 month extension.John **********
Jetoff Lindsay no it's not. If you use the 800k baht method it's 2 calendar months, although some immigration offices want to see 3 months for all but the 1st extension
Barath *******
@John *********
, I just watched a video by Siam Legal, she mentioned you require either a steady income of 65,000 income each month or 800K baht in Thai account. Our bank statements is proof of steady income. It's either or? I'm confused... Thank you John.
De ***************
Barath Faust 800.000 baht for two months before you apply or 65.000 baht for 12 months before you apply
John **********
@Barath ******
it depends. If your embassy will authenticate your income and issue an income certificate you can use that to apply at immigration but many embassies will no longer do that. The only other way to show income is to have 12 calendar months of transfers from overseas of a minimum of 65k baht per month into a Thai bank account in your name immediately prior to going to immigration. You can't use bank statements from a non Thai bankMario *********
OPShelly Ann Gordon thank you Shelly but I not have. I will try the proof of income 12 months via Belgium Embassy in Bangkok.
Shelly *************
Typo Expert
Shelly *************
Mario De Mey Hello Mario, I think you have a very great and regularly asked question of how someone will have 12 month after 60 days. Well I am no ecport but Thai immigration don't spell it out clearly but in this case it is like an unwritten rule, the default is one must have 800,000 baht to show until you can have 12 month on yoir second year extension. I am no export, I am learning too. But essence that is it. Hope it help but I am not sure, immigration
will admit that. Just have the 8000,000k baht.
will admit that. Just have the 8000,000k baht.
Lou *********
Bob Haas you think he 65k is in addition to the 800k in your bank account do you? Pretty sure it's either or...also you can do a combo...30k a month, say, plus 500k in the bank...like that
Mario *********
OPBob Haas Thanks Bob.
Bob ******
Mario De Mey You must for the first year have 800K baht in your Thai bank account. In addition, transfer each month on or around the same day of the month a minimum of 65K baht into your bank account. When you go to Immigration to extend another year you will need a bank statement showing that you had deposited the minimum 65K each month with no interruption. Once Immigration accepts your bank statement that shows your 65K deposits you are free to use your original 800K.
Mario *********
OP@John *********
Thank you John.John **********
@Mario ********
you can't unless your embassy issues an income certificate acceptable to immigration else you need to use the 800k baht methodMario *********
OP@John *********
how can you prove 12 months income if you have only 90days and just opened bankaccount?Barath *******
@John *********
thank you so much for the kind explanation 🙏Ian ********
Immigration and banks aren’t the same
GM **********
Ian Carman Immigration and Immigration are not the same .
Atrustwor*********
Why would the bank ask ? Immigration and visa not their issue
Mario *********
OPAtrustworthyJaguar I know but without a bank you are nothing!
Atrustwor*********
Mario De Mey still nothing to do with immigration or visa. Banks do money.
If you had asked the bank your question at time of opening your account they would have advised you nothing to do with them.
If you had asked the bank your question at time of opening your account they would have advised you nothing to do with them.
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