Does the new affidavit ruling affect retirement visa extensions with monthly deposits in Thailand?

Thai Retirement Visa Visa Extensions Financial Requirements Affidavit of Income Immigration Rules Thai Bank Requirements

Nov 9, 2018

6 years ago

David ********

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Guys sorry to ask again as it’s probably been done to death but I just need to clarify something?

The new letter of affidavit ruling does that in any way affect being able to get the visa/extension for retirement by putting the money in the bank every month?

To explain it clearer if I put the required money in a thai bank account every month will that suffice for the visa?

There is a lot of conjecture and rumors that you were only able to do this with the consulate letter and now that has stopped it’s 800k option only which I don’t think is true.

I know someone who was told by their local immigration that they cannot do application with monthly money in bank 🤔🤔

Thanks all for any help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion focuses on the clarification of financial requirements for obtaining or extending a retirement visa in Thailand, particularly concerning the new rules about affidavit letters. Many participants confirm that current immigration rules remain unchanged, allowing applicants to meet the financial requirements either through a lump-sum deposit of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or through a monthly income of 65,000 THB certified by an embassy. However, there is confusion regarding the acceptance of monthly bank deposits as an income proof without an embassy letter, leading to concerns and uncertainties among expats.

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Tod *********

Okay, ONE LAST TIME just so everyone is clear about this

AT THIS TIME <- meaning right now as of yesterday when the immigration office closed, there is NO policy change in regards to the ways to meet the financial requirements for extensions using the income from abroad method. <- That means you use the affidavit of income from abroad notary from your consulate.

The current police rule that states the income letters are good for 6 months from the date they're issued is still in effect AND AT THIS TIME the immigration officers (at least in Bangkok) are stating that IF you get the letter before your consulate stops issuing them AND if you use it before it expires (meaning within 6 months from the date it's issued) they WILL accept it next year from extensions of stays.

There has been NO new policy written on how people will meet the burden of proof as far as showing the minimum income per month. Certainly it will need to be written and implemented but AT THIS TIME, no one really knows what it will be.