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How long must a bank statement be available for when applying for a one year extension on a Non-O visa based on retirement in Thailand?
Applying for my "first" one year extension for my 90 days non o based on retirement. have opened an account with the 800000 for two months. How long do they need a bank statement for ?
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For a one-year extension of your Non-O visa based on retirement, you need to have your funds in the bank for at least 2 months prior to application. It's also necessary that the funds remain in the account for 3 months after the application and do not drop below 400,000 THB for the rest of the year. Moreover, you must bring an updated bank book on the day of application along with a standard bank letter.
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Wannikea *********
They will want the bank statement showing the funds have been in there for 2 months plus they'll also want your bank book updated on the morning you apply for the extension.
Stuart *********
Needs to be in place 2 months prior. Has to stay for 3 months after and can’t go below 400k for the rest of the year.
Rick *********
@Stuart ********
thanks for that info. I thought it had to remain at 800k at all times. Do you know if it has to be back at the 800k mark when the year is up and you want to extend for another year?Nongnuch ********
@Rick ********
some Immigrations will tell you that the 800,000 THB need to remain in the account for the whole year. For example Immigration in Koh Samui will tell you so. However there is no base for that. The up to date police order clearly states otherwiseRick *********
@Nongnuch *******
thanks for that information. Since I have the funds I think the best thing to do would be to just leave the 800k there so I don’t make any mistakes. When my second pension starts in less than 3 years I can switch to the monthly amounts.
Brandon ************
@Rick ********
it's easiest to just leave it at 800,000 so you don't mistakenly screw up the timing and be rejected for your next extensionRick *********
@Brandon ***********
I agree. I have the funds so why take a chance. Thanks!Stuart *********
@Rick ********
yes. 400k but back to 800k 2 months prior to your next extensionRick *********
@Stuart ********
ok thanks again great information as usual. 🙏🙏🙏Rick *********
I have just recently arrived on a Non-O visa and am getting ready to try and open an account, but I have heard it can be difficult. Can I ask what bank you used? Thanks.
Len *****
@Rick ********
there is a lot more than just a visa now. Safest bet is use an agentRichard ***********
OP@Rick ********
I had one before
Jan ******************
@James *****
Based on several feedbacks and also personal experience it’s not just straightforward to open a bank account on a initial Non O visa anymore. You might have to try several branches as they require a minimum one year "visa".Nick ************
Check with your office as mine (Nakhon Phanom) required the money in my account 3 months prior to application. I was short by 3 days and was turned down. Luckily I had enough time to go and apply again the following week. Always apply as soon as you can in case there is an issue that needs correction.
Nongnuch ********
@Nick ***********
sure, you should avoid any argument. Do what they ask from yaNick ************
@Nongnuch *******
will om not going to argue with an IO even if I know I'm right.Nongnuch ********
@Nick ***********
that's a rogue Immigration. The police order clearly states a "two months seasoning" on the day of application. . . . . . and this police order from 2019 is still valid and legalNick ************
@Jan *****************
it has always been necessary to visit several branches before successfully getting a bank account but with a 90 day non O visa it is more likely you will get one eventually. Thise on tourist visas or visa exempt are no longer able to get an account.
James ******
@Jan *****************
yes i went to a lot of banks to some even had sign on entrance stating the wouldn'tJames ******
@Jan *****************
i was recently in Thailand and tried to open account with no joy even though married to a thai, bit have all the information for next time. And yes it isn't easyJames ******
@Rick ********
you shouldn't have a problem with correct visa
Jesper *******
@Robert ********
what is the reason you can't open bank acct with nonO visa? Is there anything missing? Lease agreement, residency cert, immigration letter...cos I have open a acct with SCB with just nonO and thai driving licence recentlyJan ******************
It’s should be sufficient with three months, you’ll need to update your bank book same day as you apply and bring a so called "standard bank letter" as well.
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