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Do I need to show that my bank deposit for a Non O guardian visa extension is an international transfer from my own account?
Quick question about the Thai bank deposit requirement for Non O guardian Visa's 1yr extension: Does the transfer into my Thai bank account have to show that it's from overseas (ie being an international transfer and not a domestic transfer) and from my own bank account from overseas (ie must be from myself, not a relative or friend)?
I initially thought any transfer should be fine as long as I have the required amount deposited in my Thai bank account for the required length of time. Now I'm second guessing myself after reading on a FB group that some people had to show it's an international transfer from their own home account under their name.
I initially thought any transfer should be fine as long as I have the required amount deposited in my Thai bank account for the required length of time. Now I'm second guessing myself after reading on a FB group that some people had to show it's an international transfer from their own home account under their name.
Answer summary
The requirement for demonstrating bank deposits for a Non O guardian visa extension can vary depending on the local immigration office. Some offices may request evidence of international transfers, while others may not have strict requirements about the source of funds. It is commonly discussed that funds do not have to show as coming from overseas, though some individuals reported needing to provide documentation from their embassy or acknowledge local practices. Overall, it is advisable to verify specific requirements with the local immigration authority.
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Ian **********
It must show the funds are an international transfer
Bart **************
Not required
John *********
I use Ratchaburi immigration and they have never asked where my B400k came from.
Peter *********
No it's fine what you are doing no issues 🙂
David *********
the rules as always are interpreted by the local station , not by you or anyone else , pick of the day , and be prepared to push back very gently ... the thai way ... other wise good luck
Stuart *********
@Rok *******
The OP said they had a guardian Non O visa not a retirement one.
Mick ********
Just going through my first 1 year extention and one odd thing they did ask for was evidence of bank account recently used Girl at immigration said just take some cash out and then put it back in the following day Did that so far so good
Phil ******
@Nga *************
depends....Stuart *********
For the guardian Non O there is no requirement that funds show as coming from overseas.
Nga **************
OP@Stuart ********
thanks! Otherwise I'll be so fucked because it's literally legally impossible for a Vietnamese to receive more than ~$7100 from Viet Nam every year via bank transfer. And I would have to physically be in VN and sign the papers to make the transfer.So I take it I won't be able to get Non O retirement visa in the future either unless I manage to open a bank account in my name in a 3rd country with higher outbound transfer limit from VN.
Tim *********
It seems to differ from office to office. In Jomtien they want to see an affidavit from your country's embassy in Thailand, confirming the amount of your pension. When I asked about an alternative, because I know the UK embassy will not provide this, I was asked if I had 800k in the bank. So, whilst I'm told you need to provide your bank passbook with the pages made up, showing international transfers of 65K every month, in reality this is not relevant if you can't get the affidavit from your embassy 🤷🏻♂️. So Brits (and I guess others) don't really have a monthly income option to qualify
Kim *********
@Tim ********
your conclusion is wrong - you say monthly transfers are not relevant if you can't get the affidavit. Not so - it's the monthly transfers OR an affidavit.Tim *********
@Kim ********
Have you done this, Kim?Kim *********
@Tim ********
no I read it in this group many times. Many use the monthly transfers - they don't need an affidavit - many can't get it anyway. And if you have it you don't need the monthly transfers.
Steve *******
@Tim ********
That's for an extention based on being 50+. The OP is asking about an extention based on being a guardian.
Pete *******
@Tim ********
at Jomtien for the initial Non-O and first extension you cannot use the monthly financial requirement. But after your first extension you can switch if you meet the requirements.Tim *********
@Pete ******
But only if you can provide an affidavit of your income, Pete.Also fair to say that, if you've used an agent to put 800k on your account for 4 minutes, you won't get another extension without also using an agent. Reason? IO looks back to make sure you kept it there for 2 months after renewal and finds you didn't fulfil this condition of the previous extension
Pete *******
@Tim ********
correctStuart *********
@Tim ********
No. for your second extension for being over 50 you can use 12x monthly international bank transfer of at least 65k. If your embassy issues the affidavit of income then you need no funds in Thailand for the extension.
However the OP said they had a guardian Non O. Completely different requirements.
Bob **********
@Tim ********
for your first extension you cannot use monthly depositsActivity
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