How can I successfully extend my OA visa in Thailand when faced with issues regarding income proof and money transfers?

Sep 27, 2021
3 years ago
Craig *******
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“OA” 1yr extension; will go income route, not deposit. Problem; Immig wont accept WISE Money Transfer Statement. Some substantials (like RENT!) - are direct transfers (not via Krungsri Bank).

Anybody found a way to get Immig to accept? Especially as paid to Thai Hotel Co! Also; income requires min 65k/mth almost every mth eg no sudden large inputs. 1st 9mths was ramping up so need Immig to look at last 5mths not simply “last 12mths,”to get over the threshold. Anybody persuaded Immig to “look at latest incomes/spend?

Recommend a trustworthy great visa agency? How tackle “send money to agency upfront?”

ANY outside the box ideas to get visa extended – welcome. However, I have examined several inc “O” instead of “OA” but told, “can only switch any visa, when outside Thai.” This seems strange; hypothetically if I wanted a work visa, would I have to - leave Thai, just to get a new work visa to work in Thai? Seems crazy.

H Ins; associated but different subject to visa but; I am told that “Immig cannot & will not insist on H Ins having the “3.5M THB covid cover.” A policy with a basic level of covid cover – should be fine.” Is this H ins Company telling porkies or is it possible, as would reduce premium – dramatically!
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The post discusses challenges regarding the extension of an OA visa in Thailand, specifically issues with immigration not accepting WISE Money Transfer statements as proof of income. The user is concerned about meeting the minimum income requirement of 65,000 THB per month, especially after recent changes in their income flow. They seek advice on how to convince immigration to consider only the last five months of income instead of the full twelve months and are looking for trustworthy visa agencies and creative solutions for extending their visa without having to leave Thailand. Additionally, there’s some inquiry about health insurance requirements related to COVID cover.
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Craig *******
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Anybody got good agent? and/or additional comments pls? 😃
Will ************
If its the income route you have to show a minimum of
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bt every month for the previous 12 months. You cannot average.
Craig *******
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@Will ***********
1 thought; can do combo income & deposit top up. Eg top up shortfall into Krungsri but last resort solution.
Bobby ********
Income method you use Wise (selecting Long Term Stay in Thailand category), transferring in Bangkok Bank. Easy
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