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How long does £18,000 need to be in my UK bank account before applying for a Non-O visa?
Before I apply for a non O from within uk , how long does £18-19000 need to be on my uk bank for ? Is it 2 months ? Thanks
Answer summary
The requirements for proving financial stability for a Non-O visa can vary. Initially, it was suggested that £18,000 should be shown for at least 2 months, but recent changes have indicated that it now needs to be present for a minimum of 3 to 4 months on your bank statement. This is commonly verified through the latest bank statements that reflect the closing balance, with discussions suggesting that only the last month's statement may suffice in some cases. Confusions surrounding visa requirements are common, as experiences differ among applicants.
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Mick *****
They asked me to show 4 months worth. I used proof of monthly income of +£1500. That was Thai consulate London
Doug ********
Omg every thread ends up with different answers.so many based on individuals experiences,all of which are correct for that person but different to others. Just seems so many nuances with what should be hard fast and black and white rules.
Paul ********
2 months prior to getting the 1 year extension then the money has to stay in the account for 4 months before you can touch it just did my extension on the 26 th
Bob **********
You’ll need the 800k seasoned for 2 months prior to getting your year extension in Thailand for the initial non-o in your home I think showing the balance should do it
Alan *****
I’ve heard that it’s changing from having 800,000 baht to one million baht. In the bank 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Anna *********
@Alan ****
I’ve heard a lot of things but it doesn’t make them true or relevant 😀Alan *****
@Anna ********
changing 800,000 baht to a million baht would be relevant 😏Anna *********
@Alan ****
not if it’s just ‘some thing you’ve heard’
Stephen ********
I applied for a non-o 90 day single entry from Australia, I’m retired, cost me $120 Australian, had to show proof of residence in Australia, screen shot water and electricity bills and screen shot bank statements (blacked out all band account details) once here, I applied for my retirement visa, multiple entries, I went through Anna’s Visa, she’s on face book.
Gary ********
OPPm you
Will ************
Non o based on retirement is final balance of £18k on your latest current account statement
Gary ********
OPYes I’m asking is it 3 months that my 18k has to be in my uk bank to get the non o issued from the Thai embassy in London ?
Paul *********
@Gary *******
can you use an ISA statement?Will ************
Will ************
@Gary *******
last statement onlyGary ********
OP@Will ***********
oh ok that’s good 👍🏼
Ian ********
I'm sure it's a 18k closing balance .
Mick **********
I only showed 1 statement showing over 18k got the visa
Lee *********
same here, received visa today
Gary ********
OP@Mick *********
ok that’s interesting
Graeme ******
I have recently applied and it's 3 months of statements for non O based on over 50
Graham ******
Three months of statements for a retirement Non-O
Phil ********
Non O based on what?
Steve *****
Now 4 months changed the rules last week
Frangipani *******
@Steve ****
No, that is not true. For an extension of the 3 month non O to a 12 month Retirement Visa, the 800,000B needs to be seasoned in a Thai 🇹🇭 Bank account for two months prior to extension. That is the requirement of Thai Immigration.There have been reports of a Rouge Bank Manager somewhere, asking for funds to be seasoned for 4 months but this has not been confirmed and would also go against The Dept of Immigration rules.
Bob **********
@Steve ****
that’s only Bangkok Banks new dealAnna *********
@Steve ****
that’s not correct for obtaining the non O but MAY be required for an extension IF you bank with Bangkok bank and don’t meet their requirements A lot of variables need to be met to make your comment correct
เดแคลน ***********
@Steve ****
That is a Bangkok Bank specific rule set by Bangkok Bank. Immigration hasn't changed anything, its still 3 months before for extensions
Stephen ********
@Steve ****
immigration hasn't changed any seasoning rules. Bangkok Bank have changed their rules in relation to the banked money, as in freezing that sum for an additional amount of time. Rumour has if that it is to prevent agents lodging the funds to 'meet' requirements then withdrawing it againSteve *****
@Stephen *******
I've spoken to my Bangkok bank and they are stopping agents from depositing money and they will be closing some accounts down As long as you have regular payments going into your bank from trusted bank account your be fine I think its a lot to do with money laundering by mainly Russian and ChineseStephen ********
@Steve ****
I know, but that's just Bangkok Bank's rules not immigration rules
Gary ***********
Is it's what I think he is asking this is from Thai embassy website "Financial evidence e.g. A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000"
Mick *****
@Gary **********
3 months worth of bank statements showing £1500 per month income at Thai embassy LondonGary ***********
@Steve ****
Isn't that for the extension? I think he is asking about getting the 3 month non O beofre he sets offActivity
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