Does the Requirement for Monthly Income Deposits for Non-O Visa Extensions Apply to Americans in Thailand?

Remember, being told by an agent OR even an immigration officer that you can't use monthly income (especially IF you have a full 12 months of international transfers IN to your thai bank account in your name only of the requisite amount) does NOT mean it can't be done, it means you need to stand your ground, push it up the chain of command and/or threaten to file a written appeal if you're denied.

We are done.. Thanx one and all for the conversation.

One last thing for transferwise questions (if that's how you're moving money go to

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's excellent F/B page devoted just to that topic

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Last year the local Imm. Office told my fellow American friend his only option was 800K in the bank since the American Embassy Bkk no longer issued the Income Affidavit. Immigration was dead wrong but nothing could be done about it.

One critical question: is there proof of 12 previous months of receiving 65K Baht tagged as "International Transfer" into a Thai Bank account for the primary person. Get that done then apply for the "follow on"

i am u.s. retiree in Phuket. I get direct deposit from s s. to my Thai account, more than 65,000. It works.

For VISA TYPE "O" Multiple is TBH 65.000 monthly income each person and age 50 over necessary or check Local Thai Consulate in USA

anyone needing the Bangkok translation service we used, let me know. It was very professional. They include in their package, not only the translation, but also attending to the DFA offfices to get it stamped.

My situation may be different...but when I apply for an extension, I use the 800k deposit as my qualifier and then, after I have my extension stamp, my wife applies, by piggy-backing on my visa extension.

That is totally incorrect you CAN use the monthly income method BUT you would need to transfer IN to the country from abroad into a thai bank account in your name only a miminum of 65K baht a month each month every month for the preceding 12 months.

You'd be better talking to your local immigration office. They are normally very helpful and no the rules. One point though if you are both on non-o retirement extensions you need 65k per month each

Visit your local Thai Imm Office pick up list for extension of stay.

And get another attorney. Not needed for your extension.

Bs find another attorney