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Does the 400k Need to Be in the Bank for Any Length of Time Before Applying for the One Year Extension of Stay Based on Thai Dependant?
Feb 12, 2020
6 years ago
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI think the answer is no but does the 400k need to be in the bank for any length of time before applying for the one year extension of stay based on Thai dependant? Phuket immigration
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among commenters is that the 400,000 baht does have a 'seasoning' requirement that varies by location and situation, with at least two months being a common timeframe mentioned, especially for extensions based on marriage to a Thai national or having half-Thai children. It is suggested to confirm specific regulations with the local immigration office, as practices may differ.
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Tod *********
as people can see from Robert's post and their images there is NO seasoning required for yearly extensions based on raising a half thai child, period end of story.
HOWEVER what the real rule is and what your immigration office SAYS it is might be very different things entirely. MANY offices are using the same criteria for seasoning the funds for raising half thai children as they are for marriage to a thai (2 months before you apply for the extension AND asking you leave the money in the account during the 30 day under consideration stamp).
The only answer that is gonna carry any weight is what your immigration office does. That's who you need to be asking.
HOWEVER what the real rule is and what your immigration office SAYS it is might be very different things entirely. MANY offices are using the same criteria for seasoning the funds for raising half thai children as they are for marriage to a thai (2 months before you apply for the extension AND asking you leave the money in the account during the 30 day under consideration stamp).
The only answer that is gonna carry any weight is what your immigration office does. That's who you need to be asking.
Robert *******
It seem my answer is not the one the OP want and he refers to
Other option is call the Phuket Immigration and just ask.
@Tod ********
. As Tod is an admin he can open the post again to share his thoughts and stop the discussion who is correct. Other option is call the Phuket Immigration and just ask.
Ron *******
It gets more bizarre on this page.
Post a question, then post your own answer
Post a question, then post your own answer
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTERSo simple question is please is any seasoning of funds currently required for extension of stay based on half Thai child
Robert *******
Only if you post to disagree with everyone.
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ron ******
looking as to whether there have been changes as there have with retirement visa seasoning etcReply to
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Robert *******
Based on Thai Dependent? For marriage with a Thai National or having half Thai Children it is at least two months prior the application date.
Robert *******
okay, i just follow the police order under section 2.18 In the case of being a family member of a Thai national (applicable only to
parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust trying to find the correct information
Robert *******
Okay, no problem, please ask the police order when it changed and share with us, Thanks and good luck
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThere was previously no seasoning of funds required for this extension so if there now is then that must have changed? 🤔
Robert *******
No changes in the last 17 years as far as I know
Stuart **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHas this recently changed as previously there was no seasoning of funds required for Thai dependant visa. Perhaps Tod Daniels knows?
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David ********
Not sure about Phuket but here in Buriram it is three months.
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