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How can I meet the same date requirements for the RETIREMENT PURPOSES (NON-O) visa application?

Russell *******
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Regarding the money requirements for the RETIREMENT PURPOSES - 50 YEARS OLD (NON-O), reference attached from Immigration.

How is it possible to comply with 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3 to be all on the same date you actually go to immigration?

*"(Documents under 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 must be issued and updated to be the same date of the Application **and all documents must be in the Applicant’s name.)"*

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The post discusses the challenges and solutions associated with the simultaneous date requirements for documentation needed when applying for a retirement visa (NON-O) in Thailand. Users in the comments share various strategies to comply with these requirements, including obtaining bank statements and letters on the same day as the immigration application. Tips include visiting the bank for updates, ensuring transactions are minimal, and scheduling appointments at immigration. There's also mention of differing procedures based on location.
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5.1 Update and present bank passbook to show required deposit remains in account or shows required 12 X monthly Foreign Telegraphic Transfers (FTT).

5.1 Bank statement for the 12 month qualifying period. (If using BKK bank this will take a week to prepare).

5.1 Bank will issue a letter / current balance confirmation (dated the same day as application) when you collect your 12 month statement.

5.1 So either make a deposit or small withdrawal to confirm your account is live.

(I usually withdraw the amount it costs for the renewal and single re-entry permit).

5.2 Photo copy all pages of passbook, showing either deposit, or FTT monthly income. (Copy the last page after updating passbook where you either made a deposit or withdrawal on the application date)

5.3. Evidence of foreign currency fund. (AML / CRS regulations).

My IO accepts my P60 from my pension provider as evidence of legitimate foreign funds.
Isabella ************
Isabella ************
This is not for an extenstion of stay ( retirement O ) but this is for a change of visa to retirement visa.
Andy ********
Andy ********
In Chiang Mai you get a statement in the morning for 5.3 along with an Annual statement which may be dated 7 days prior as long as the morning statement confirms the other statement. The Bkk bank (in Chiang Mai anyway) nerds 7 days notice for a statement longer than 6 months so i nookef the statement andbwhen I picked it up on the mirning i went to immigration adked for a 6 month statement dated that day.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Do it the day you go to Immigration to apply for your Non Imm O.
Nick ************
Nick ************
Scan the qr code to make an appointment at your immigration office.
Russell *******
Russell *******
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@Nick ***********
appreciate that. But looks like you can't make an appointment at Changwattana where I need to go :(
Nick ************
Nick ************
@Russell ******
sorry about that. I only checked for my office up North.
Nick ************
Nick ************
The information above is correct. I have just done it and got the required paperwork from the bank in about half an hour. I topped up my phone with 100 baht just before updating my passbook. I made an appointment at immigration which is possible using a link I will post later. They saw me 15 minutes early.
Christopher *************
Christopher *************
Talk to thai visa centre first
Craig **********
Craig **********
I go to the bank the day before and get the statements and the letter then I go to the bank and deposit 100 baht and update bank book the morning I go to Changwattana immigration. No problems doing that method in the last 8 years.

Make sure apart from the 100 baht deposit you have no other transactions after you obtain the statements.
Russell *******
Russell *******
You go to your bank on the morning before you go to the immigration office. Ask them for a statement , update your passbook and a letter to guarantee the the statement is correct.
Russell *******
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@Tea **********
ok good luck 🙏
Russell *******
Russell *******
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@Russell ******
yeh it’s going to be a hoot I’m sure.
Chris ****
Chris ****
@Russell ******
can be day before
Russell *******
Russell *******
@Tea **********
Yes can be , but if you do it the same day gives you more time to return to the bank if needed and still be within the 24 hours .🙏
Chris ****
Chris ****
@Russell ******
if they send you back to the bank for new docs they won’t penalize you. But yeah I go same day but I give them a heads up at the bank the day before and make appointment for first am.
Peter *********
Peter *********
Go bank in morning then immigration afternoon easily done ✔️
Mark ******
Mark ******
@Peter ********
but that's too easy, im sure there's a catch somewhere🤔
Mark ******
Mark ******
Why do people make it sound so difficult?!!
Andy *********
Andy *********
@Mark *****
One reason is rogue Imm. Offices that make up their own rules.
Peter *********
Peter *********
Peter *********
Peter *********
@Mark *****
no catch been doing this method many years
Russell *******
Russell *******
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@Peter ********
Agree for 5.1 & 5.2, but 5.3 would have be done prior to that day.
John **********
John **********
@Russell ******
the transfer would have to be but the proof of transfer is normally a bank statement issued on the day. You just need to ensure it has the correct code for overseas transfer

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