Answered4 years ago

Can I obtain a Proof of Retirement Certificate from the US Embassy in Bangkok or Chiang Mai for Thai Immigration?

Retirement Visa US Embassy Affidavit of Income Certificate of Residency Thai Immigration Non-Immigrant Visa

Dennis ********

asked Jul 5, 2022

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Can we still get Proof of retirement Certificate at the USA Embassy in Bangkok or Chiangmai  to give to Thai Immigration ?

Answer summary

The US Embassy in Bangkok or Chiang Mai no longer issues affidavits of income for retirement visa extensions. Instead, they provide a Certificate of Residency for a fee of $50, which requires an online appointment. This certificate can serve as an alternative for immigration purposes.

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Garrett ***********

So as Stuart stated the US embassy does not issue affidavit of income anymore, which is what you wanted. For anyone else specifically wanting a certificate of residency though, yes the US embassy issues them for $50, you need to make an appointment online.

If you're in Bangkok, immigration will only issue CoR's if you're on a non-immigrant visa, so getting one from the embassy is a work-around.

4 years ago

Dennis ********

I am sorry I do not understand. I thought the Certificate of Residency came from the owner of the person I rent from in Thailand. If I go to immigration & get the CoR I will not need proof of residence where I stay in Thailand? I this my understanding?

4 years ago

Dennis ********

I have Thai Drivers License & Bank account in my name. Done all the things years ago. Just so many forms I can not remember all of them . Thank you so much for your help & fast reply . I will just transfer money from wife account to mine

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

Dennis Phelps No, Certificate of Residency comes from immigration or the embassy, its a government paper used to open a bank account or get a driver's license.

Are you asking about the TM30? Any house/home/hotel/condo/apartment that houses a foreigner for more than 24 hours needs to submit a TM30 to immigration (either online or in person). Most immigration offices ask for proof of a TM30 when you apply for extensions. You'll get a little receipt, make a few copies of that and bring them with you.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Garrett **********

In Phuket immigration will issue a CoR on any visa type. TIT.

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Stu***

Same in Chiang mai, just need tm30.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

Not quite sure what you mean. Is that the same as an affidavit of income for retirement visa extensions? If so the answer is no. The US, Uk and Australian embassies stopped issuing those some years ago.

4 years ago

Dennis ********

yes sir that was what i was trying to ask. Thank you

4 years ago

Dennis ********

you are correct on what you say

4 years ago

Dennis ********

I have the 400 .000 in my Thai wife's bank account. they told us it must be in my name only or get proof of retirement funds from my Embassy ... So i will need her to put it in my bank account

4 years ago

Stuart *********

Dennis Phelps For retirement visa extensions you have two options. 800k in a bank account in your name only two months prior to applying (kept for 3 months after and not going below 400k for the rest of the year).

Or 12 x monthly international bank transfers in to your account of at least 65,000 baht each.

Some offices may afford you a combination of both, but you’d really have to ask them if they’d let you do so and under what criteria.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Brandon ***********

The OP specifically mentioned retirement so I didn’t clarify, but no for a marriage non O funds do not have to be shown to have come from abroad.

4 years ago

Brandon ************

@Stuart ********

since he hasn't said if he's trying to convert to non-O or just extend, does the initial non-O conversion for marriage also have the "transferred from overseas" requirement like retirement?

4 years ago