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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 Extension Thailand Immigration Bank Statement Requirements Monthly Income Method Bangkok Bank Financial Requirements for Visa Certificate of Deposit

Jul 19, 2025

3 days ago

Colin **********

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There 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?

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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

3 days ago

Frank **********

I also ran a 12 month statement off the App. The IO liked that one better. Said is was less confusing. 555

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Jesper *******

@Frank *********

dont u need the bank to stamp and signed for the statements from the app?

3 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Jesper *******

@Glenn ****

it's not about balance requirements....it's about the letter or statements that the bank provides needs to be stamp and signed

3 days ago

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Jesper *******

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

3 days ago

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..

2 days ago

Frank **********

@Sean *********

Yes. I know.

2 days ago

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Frank **********

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.

3 days ago

Frank **********

@Max ************

yes, I know.

2 days ago

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Frank **********

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.

3 days ago

Colin **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Pete ******

yeah ok, I was more interested in if your using the lumpsum method, but ill change it.

3 days ago

Pete *******

@Colin *********

now it reads correctly.

3 days ago

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Pete *******