Do I need to show proof of funds when extending my Non-O retirement visa in Phuket?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Proof of Funds Thailand Immigration Rules

Feb 27, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I recently got my Non o visa (retirement) in Penang. When i apply for my extension in Phuket, do i need to show proof of funds again?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you will need to provide proof of funds when applying for an extension of your Non-O retirement visa in Phuket. You have a few options: maintain 800,000 baht in a bank account in your name for at least 60 days prior to your extension application, provide a notarized letter from your consulate confirming a monthly income of 65,000 baht, or a combination of both that totals over 800,000 baht within a year.

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Tod *********

yes you do.

Either 800K baht banked in an account in your name only for 60 days prior to your application for extension

OR

A notarized letter from your consulate stating you get 65K baht a month in income

OR

A combination of banked money and the consulate letter that totals over 800K baht in a year.

7 years ago

Andrew ********

Tod Daniels, I would change my Non O(marriage) to Retirement in April(turning 50).

7 years ago

Mark ********

Bad farangs are making issues for us

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Mark *******

what immigration office was that?

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Handy *****

, the regular documentation for your extension, you're only using the income letter from your consulate to meet the financial requirements

ALthough you could be asked to show proof of what you put on the income letter is true (by pension letters, tax statements, bank balances) I have never seen a single person asked and have not been asked the last 9 years I've used the income letter for my yearly extensions.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Ma**

, AFAIK, there are NO reports of any immigration office spot checking an income letter from any consulate. They are accepted at face value. If an office was doing this it would have swept the inter-web.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Mark *******

, you are confusing the requirements for getting a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa from a thai consulate in your home country with getting a yearly extension of stay inside the country based on being over 50 (retirement).

You don't need a background check OR a medical certificate to get a yearly extension

7 years ago

Andrew ********

What type of paperwork do you need to show along with the income affidavit?

7 years ago

Jeno *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Tod.

7 years ago

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Jeno *******

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