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Do I need a bank letter for renewing my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
Non-O visaRetirement visaOne Year Extension of Stay based on RetirementBank letter requirementsThailand immigrationExpat advice
Nov 2, 2021
4 years ago
Duke *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJust to clarify a detail about renewing the non-O retirement visa.
The updated bank book shows money has been in place for over two years, and I have photocopies, they'll have a full year's worth of statements for me tomorrow to include with my application.
Do I also need a letter from the bank?
Thanks!
The updated bank book shows money has been in place for over two years, and I have photocopies, they'll have a full year's worth of statements for me tomorrow to include with my application.
Do I also need a letter from the bank?
Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
When renewing the Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, you do need a letter from your bank. It's essential to have your updated bank book and a full year of bank statements as well. Most recent experiences suggest that the bank letter should ideally be obtained close to the application date, as it remains valid for about seven days. Costs for obtaining the bank letter vary, typically between 20-100 baht. Immigrant office requirements can change, so it's advisable to check with local expats or visit your local immigration office for the latest details.
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- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Ken ********
Update your bank book at a book update atm the day you apply on your way there
David *************
Yes. It’ll cost between 20-100 baht & 39 mins wait!
Paul *********
Yes also need a letter from the bank. (As well as updated bankbook & bank statement).
Peter **********
It's just an annual statement for them to see if you dipped below the required balance. Of course they could aways do that from looking at the book.
Mike ********
Got bank letter and 6 months statement,100 baht each, from Bangkok Bank, KSK, in CM yesterday, took 10 minutes,same every year. Fixed account. Valid for 7 days. Off to IMM now for renewal of Marriage extension. Avoid satellite branches in malls is my advice.
Bobin *****
@Mike *******
Mike, how did you deal with insurance requirements? is an additional covid insurance mandatory for 1-year extensions right now?Mike ********
@Bobin ****
No insurance required if you are on a O visa only 0A.Mike ********
I should add my one year extension was based on marriage
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John *****
@mike parker You can just walk in to apply and ready in 7 min?
Mike ********
@John ****
Yes and just returned from Imm all paperwork from bank was accepted as usual. Fixed account but same applies to savings accounts. Didn't say 7 mins took 10🤩Reply to
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Mike *******
@Mike *******
isn't Bangkok bank in KSK.a satellite branch.????Mike ********
@Mike ******
No. Its classified as a main branch and very Expat friendly. There were 2 other Expats getting letters for Imm while I was the there. Asst Manger Khun Sombat has a long history of sorting out any problems and staff all speak English. Been going there over a decade.Reply to
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George *******
You need one possibly two, in the formats your local immigration office require.
I renewed recently and found the requirements had changed since previous occasion.
Ask someone in your area who has renewed recently or visit your local IO and ask.
I renewed recently and found the requirements had changed since previous occasion.
Ask someone in your area who has renewed recently or visit your local IO and ask.
John *****
The letter from the bank has to be on the same day going to immigration or can it be how many days earlier? How long doe the bank needs to give you the letter and is there a charge by the bank?
Ellie *******
@John ****
, You need to check with your local immigration office how old the letter they would accept. Some offices accept up to 7days old, some accept only 1 day old, etc.John *****
Do you have to get this letter from the same branch your account is at or any branch of the same bank?
Philip **********
@John ****
I’ve always gotten a letter from a different branch . Same day service ...100 baht. ... wait about 20 minutes .Reply to
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John *****
Thx
@Benjamin *****
Gary *******
@John ****
My bank told me to come back and collect it in one hour Reply to
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Benjamin ******
@John ****
>The letter from the bank has to be on the same day going to immigration or can it be how many days earlier?Depends on the immigration office. Generally it's valid for 5 days though.
>How long doe the bank needs to give you the letter
Usually the same day
>is there a charge by the bank
I don't think there is. If there is, it'll be a small amount, like 100THB.
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Benjamin ******
>Do I also need a letter from the bank?
Yes you do. The letter will look like the attached.
I do not know if the immigration office would care about the bank statements.
You are also NOT renewing a Non-O visa, you are acquiring a "One Year Extension of Stay based on Retirement"
Yes you do. The letter will look like the attached.
I do not know if the immigration office would care about the bank statements.
You are also NOT renewing a Non-O visa, you are acquiring a "One Year Extension of Stay based on Retirement"
Daniel *****
@Benjamin *****
no need of a statement saying the money was on the account for two months ? Copy of the bank book to be added to the letter ? ThanksBenjamin ******
@Daniel ****
>no need of a statement saying the money was on the account for two months ?TO get a one year extension of stay based on retirement, you need a letter showing the 800K THB was in the bank for two months BEFORE you applied, AND 3 months AFTER your last extension of stay was granted, AND the amount of money never fall below 400K THB during the in-between period.
>Copy of the bank book to be added to the letter
You will need a bank book, updated the same day, that shows the money is in the bank. Add or subtract about 100THB so it'll show up.
Valerie **********
@Benjamin *****
Thank you. This was so helpful. Harry ********
@Benjamin *****
Off subject a touch, for applicants seeking a visa extension and using an FCD account, immigration (Chonburi) will insist on a bank statement.....Daniel *****
@Benjamin *****
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Reiner *********
Yes
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