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How long does it take to get a bank letter confirming overseas transfers for a Thai visa application?
Apr 3, 2025
a year ago
Mark *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI see now that immigration requires a letter from your Thai bank stating that your balance has come from overseas. Is this a long process or can they do it for you immediately.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process of obtaining a bank letter that shows overseas funds can vary in duration depending on your bank. Immigration often requires a detailed letter to support applications for visa extensions, typically involving proof of consistent foreign transfers over 12 months and additional documentation like bank statements. Many users report that some banks can provide this letter quickly, within 30 minutes, while others may take 2-5 days. Preparation in advance, including having detailed records of transfer dates, can expedite the process.
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Ray **********
I just renewed my visa extension and only submitted the letter stating the balance nothing about where the money came from
Graham ******
@Ray *********
the 800k doesn't need to be from an international transfer for an Extension of Stay based on retirement, just 2 months seasoned (and the requirements met for the previous year if applicable)Reply to
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Bruce *****************
If you look at your bank book you will see on the left hand side...FTT..this shows the money originated from an overseas source....FTT....foreign exchange transfer...its that easy
John *********
This doesn’t apply for a DTV application, it’s just proof of funds, sonI am assuming you are looking at another long term visa?
Graham ******
@John ********
Obviously because you cannot get a DTV from Immigration ;)Reply to
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Eddie **********
I did my extensions yesterday
Had a bankststtement. For the last 12 month show
That the
Plus one more letter
Like a bankststement that i own this account
The first one was copy off
Every page from bankbook
Bank stamped all of it and sign it. Cost 2-300 bath
I do know like Bangkok bank you have to wait 2-5 days for the statements
But head bransch in Patong did it direct
I have omsin bank and they give me everything within 30 min.
Immigration don’t ask for anything Else
Had a bankststtement. For the last 12 month show
That the
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0 always in account.Plus one more letter
Like a bankststement that i own this account
The first one was copy off
Every page from bankbook
Bank stamped all of it and sign it. Cost 2-300 bath
I do know like Bangkok bank you have to wait 2-5 days for the statements
But head bransch in Patong did it direct
I have omsin bank and they give me everything within 30 min.
Immigration don’t ask for anything Else
Sacha *************
I'm wondering how this would work if you're using Wise to convert your home currency into Thai baht and then transferring into Thai bank account?
Graham ******
@Sacha ************
that's how most people do it using Wise which tells you the exact amount that will be received before you transactStephen ********
@Sacha ************
you select the reason for transferring the money, usually "for long term stay in thailand" and it will show as a foreign transfer.Sacha *************
@Stephen *******
aah thanks. Now I remember seeing that option when I made a payment yesterday 🙏Ken ********
@Sacha ************
and always check it's a foreign transfer on you Bangkok bank app, it can be a bit of an issue if it don't. You can always ask wise to make sure they do that foreign transfer for yerSacha *************
@Ken *******
Thanks. Don't yet have the bank account but good to keep in mind. I'll probably do a test run with a small amount first.Ken ********
@Sacha ************
I've been using wise for several years now. Only in the beginning did I have an issue with the FT. Apparently, if you contact them,,they " flag" your transaction and it seems to work. Every transaction I do now comes with the FT. Unfortunately, if I ever need money quickly, it don't happen, it's always the same slowish route, which is usually ar18 hours ishReply to
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John *********
@Sacha ************
well that will have originated from outside of Thailand so must be ok?Reply to
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Sue **********
Can you be more precise, for what kind of immigration service do you need this special bank letter?
Mark *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sue *********
Extension of retirement visa.Reply to
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John **********
I assume you are applying for an annual extension of stay based on having 12 months of minimum 65k baht transfers from overseas each month? The letter needs to pull out those transfers and show them line by line. You'll also need 12 months of bank statements and to update your bank book on the day you apply.
Gordon *******
Thanyyou .I was trying to save a bit cash as you no how much they charge for sending cash .but if that's the way .thanks a lot.
Mark *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Mine is based on having 800,000 in my account. You've given some useful info. I have now listed all my transfers from the UK this year.Brandon ************
@Mark ********
Only if you are converting from a tourist entry to a non-O is it required to show the money came from overseas. For an extension using 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account, there is no requirement to show that.John **********
@Mark ********
there's no requirement to show the money is from overseas for an extension based on 800k baht. You still need a letter from the bank but it's a different format. I always just ask for a letter for immigration and my bank understands what's requiredGordon *******
@John *********
so if you come over with 20 grand in 50s then wait till Bart is high and cash into Bart .then put *****
0b in bank .this is ok is it .the reason is you save a lot of cash that way cutting out the middle man .John **********
@Gordon ******
you can't do that to apply for the initial 90 day Non-O visa as when you put the money in a bank account it won't show as coming from overseas. For an extension of stay you could do it.Brandon ************
@Gordon ******
Only if you come over with the non-O visa already.Mark *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
My agent informs me that this a new requirement.Wannikea *********
@Mark ********
your agent is full of it. If you have a good agent why are they sending you on a wild goose chase? Dump the agent and learn the process here.John ********
@Mark ********
it's been a request for years far from a new requestHenry *********
@John *******
For the lump sum, there is no requirement for it to have come from overseas!John **********
@Mark ********
your agent is mistaken. Better you speak to your immigration office directly and find out what they require.Reply to
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Sarick **********
It's called a credit advice.
You need some preparation by writing down all dates your money wired in. The bank will pull out foriegn transfer records on those days more quickly for you.
You need some preparation by writing down all dates your money wired in. The bank will pull out foriegn transfer records on those days more quickly for you.
Graham ******
It's always been the case, a standard letter that goes with the statement to meet the Immigration requirements
Tony **********
@Graham *****
you might have to ask specifically for the letter. Bkk wanted 5 days to do the statements. When u showed up to collect there was no letter. I asked about it and if course it was another ฿100! 😁Keith ************
@Tony *********
the BKK app lets you request 1 year of statements. They email it to you within a few minutes.Tony **********
@Keith ***********
not sure that's acceptable to immigration.Keith ************
@Tony *********
It might depend on the office. I did it last week in Phuket, though. The statements contain the bank logo and all the same information as what you would get from the branch.Reply to
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Mark *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
This apparently is not the letter that just confirms your balance is more than 800,000 but states it has come from overseas.Graham ******
@Mark ********
yes, for Immigration purposesReply to
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