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Can I use monthly bank statements to obtain a 90-day Non-O visa based on marriage or a Thai child?

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Dec 7, 2023
a year ago
Mike *******
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I am married to a Thai lady and also have a child here. I have read that for my 1st year I cannot use the monthly (40k ) method as UK does not issue confirmation of finances. But I have lived here now for few years using border bounces etc. if I can now show immigration 12monthly statements in Thai bank account of 40k + a month can i still not use this to obtain 90 day non O visa based on marriage or Thai child. Or do I still need to show 400k in Thai bank account to get the initial visa an 12 month extension?
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The user is inquiring if they can use their monthly bank statements showing funds of over 40,000 Baht to obtain a 90-day Non-O visa based on being married to a Thai citizen and having a child. The comments clarify that for the initial 90-day Non-O visa, applicants typically must provide embassy-certified income or proof of funds in a bank account, while monthly transfers may only be applicable for extensions. The user is encouraged to consult with their local immigration office for specific guidance.
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Mike *******
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Thank you everyone
a year ago
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David ***********
Try my Thai visa
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John **********
I've just seen another recent post of yours Mike and it looks like you are already on a 90 day Non-O visa which you obtained in savannakhet so I'd recommend you head over to your local immigration office and ask them if they will accept your monthly transfers for an extension. I'd show them your transfer history, they will either say yes or no
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John **********
The initial 90 day Non-O visa and the annual extension are two quite distinct things. You might be able to use the monthly transfers for an annual extension but the initial 90 day Non-O visa you cannot. The regulations are pretty clear on the requirements.
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Jordan ******
Have you been using the metv visa while doing border bounces
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Dan ********
It might be worth contacting a visa agency in your area. Hopefully you can find one with good Google reviews. These agencies know how to work with the local Immigration office and might be able to streamline getting a retirement or marriage visa. It's worth a call. In my experience in Pattaya, the agency fee was fair and affordable.
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Roberto *********
@Adam *********
 Absolutely it depends on the immigration office, but for many people, they have to leave Thailand, re-enter on a tourism entry, and restart the whole process. Thankfully, I'm in a financial situation where I don't need to pay bribes to get an extension!
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Roberto *********
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 If an agent is bypassing the 400k requirement, it means they are paying a bribe to an immigration officer. It's not a good situation to get into, as it means you are tied to that agent forever. Best to do it legally yourself to avoid problems down the track
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Adam **********
@Roberto ********
 not exactly true. I used Agents for years, I had Volounteer Visas and then Marriage Visas. My situation changed so I could show the 400K. I went to my local immigration and there was no issues extending my Visa inside the country with them, so I guess it depends on your local immigration.
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Dan ********
Not sure what you're talking about 400K. I didn't say anything about that.

In Pattaya, expats can and do switch between visa agencies. It's a competitive business environment. Switching around is what keeps the visa fees low and similar across agencies.
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Frank **********
@Dan *******
 what Roberto is saying is that 400k baht is a requirement for a marriage visa and some agencies circumvent that requireuirement by bribing an Immigration Officer, which is illegal.
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Dan ********
@Frank *********
 What has that got to do with my reply?

It's impolite and confusing when someone hijacks a question with unrelated topics.
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Frank **********
@Dan *******
 how is it unrelated? It's a requirement for a marraige visa if the OP aplies for one.
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Roberto *********
@Dan *******
 I think it's related. Using an agent more often than not involves a bribe being paid, which is illegal. Many people downplay this by calling it "tea money", but no matter how you spin it, it's a bribe.
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Brandon ************
How long you've lived here and what you can show immigration don't matter. Most offices only allow 2 methods to prove funds for the initial 90 day visa and the first 1 year extension. Those 2 options are embassy certified income, or proof of funds in the bank. It's during that first year you can make deposits into a bank account to setup to use that method for year 2. But only your immigration office can answer what their policy is.
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Mike *******
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@Brandon ***********
 that's what I have been reading thank you for reply
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