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Do I need a lump sum or can I use the monthly income method for my visa extension with Bangkok Bank?
Visa ExtensionThailand ImmigrationBank Statement RequirementsMonthly Income MethodBangkok BankFinancial Requirements for VisaCertificate of Deposit
Jul 19, 2025
9 months ago
Colin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThere has been alot of excitement regarding Bangkok bank's introduction of a requirement for you to have a 4 month lumpsum either before your ext or feeze funds afterward, to obtain a balance certificate for your visa extension. What I've not seen is where someone is using the monthly income method to fulfill the financial commitment? Do they now need the lumpsum as well?
TLDR : Answer Summary
There has been confusion surrounding the new requirement from Bangkok Bank, which necessitates a lump sum of funds for obtaining a balance certificate for a visa extension. While some users express concerns about the need for this lump sum, others clarify that if you are using the monthly income method to fulfill the financial requirement, a lump sum is not necessary. It's important to ensure the bank provides accurate documentation showing the 12 monthly deposits for immigration purposes, and some users recommend consulting with your bank regarding the submission processes.
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Roberto *********
No they don't. I use the 65k process, so I don't require a letter
Frank **********
I also ran a 12 month statement off the App. The IO liked that one better. Said is was less confusing. 555
Max *************
@Frank *********
It's up to the immigration office. Most offices won't accept a print-out from a bank app unless it's signed and stamped by your bank. Even that isn't very common.Jesper *******
@Frank *********
dont u need the bank to stamp and signed for the statements from the app?Frank **********
@Jesper ******
I gave both to Immigration. He said Bangkok Bank one was confusing. For some reason the one you request on the app was simpler. He took both statements 555.Glenn *****
@Jesper ******
not the way it works while using the monthly income method. There is NO balance requirement. A special bank letter showing all 12 foreign transfers. Immigration, at least most of them, do not want statements but may ask for passbook copies.Max *************
@Glenn ****
Citizens from the US, UK, Australia and now also Canada must "officially" get a 12 months bank statement from their bank. Officially is the keyword,there are always an office accepting for example a print--out from a bank app,but it might need to be stamped and signed.Jesper *******
@Glenn ****
it's not about balance requirements....it's about the letter or statements that the bank provides needs to be stamp and signedReply to
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Frank **********
I doubt it. If you are using the monthly deposits to fulfill the requirements just let Bangkok Bank know that. Get your bank statement showing the 12 monthly deposits and the letter that says the bank account is under your name with the balance shown. Be careful and make sure they give you the statement that shows the monthly deposits. I had to go back to the back after because they left two full months off of the statement. Like a fool I trusted Bangkok Bank to give me the full 12 months. 5555
Sean **********
@Frank *********
I am using the 12 monthly method for extension renewals. At my last renewal, June this year at immigration in Bangkok I was told next year I will need a letter from the bank certifying that my 12 monthly deposits were transferred from my home country..Frank **********
@Sean *********
Yes. I know.Reply to
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Max *************
@Frank *********
If you come from a country where your embassy or consulate issues income letters showing your monthly pension for immigration,you must use it. But if you come from for example the US, UK, Australia and now even Canada, you must get a 12 months bank statement from your bank. That's officially the only way.Frank **********
@Max ************
yes, I know.Reply to
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Pete *******
Your statement is incorrect. If you have the funds seasoned already you will immediately get your certificate of deposit. If not seasoned for four months you will be asked to agree to holding the funds in your account for that time period in order to immediately get your certificate of deposit. If you are using the monthly transfer method then you do not need the lump sum.
Colin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete ******
yeah ok, I was more interested in if your using the lumpsum method, but ill change it.Pete *******
@Colin *********
now it reads correctly.Reply to
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Det *******
The immigration’s requirement for that letter for the income method appears to be unnecessary. Maybe immigration will end it.
Carla *******
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