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How soon before applying for a Non-O visa should I obtain a bank letter confirming funds?

Non-O Visa Bank Letter Immigration Visa Application Process Fund Verification

Philip **********

asked Sep 22, 2021

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Regarding the bank letter confirming funds etc for a non 0 visa.    I believe it cannot be older than 7 days before application ?  Has anybody had experience of collecting a letter on a Monday for example and then going to Chaeng Wattana the following Monday or is that too late?

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When applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand, it is generally understood that the bank letter confirming funds should be no older than 7 days prior to your application. However, it seems that experiences can vary. Some users recommend obtaining the bank letter closer to the application date—ideally on the same day or a few days before—to avoid potential issues at immigration. There are reports of receiving pushback from immigration officials when the letter is obtained too early, even within the 7-day guideline.

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Derek ******

Getting it one day before did not work for me. I received grief. Best to get it on the day at C/W.

5 years ago

Philip **********

@Derek *****

... very strange that . In 7 years at same place I’ve never done it on the day. Updated the bank book downstairs same day but not got a letter same day .

5 years ago

Marty *********

I got my bank letter on a Friday and went to Immigration on a Monday. I had a small problem that day. They told me that they would keep my paperwork and she reminded me that the bank letter would only be good until Friday. I returned on Wednesday and completed the extension application. At least on that occasion they were OK with a week old bank letter. My philosophy - don’t wait for the last day.

5 years ago

Philip **********

@Marty ********

cheers Marty ... good advice

5 years ago

Tod *********

Even though the policy there is that the letter can be up to 7 days old, they will give you grief over it 😮 😕

If you're going Monday, either get the letter issued later in the week or friday

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if your bank has a branch at C/W just get it written the day you go to get your extension. That's the most trouble free way to pull it off.

5 years ago

Philip **********

@Tod ********

... cheers Tod . In the past few years my letter has usually been dated two or three days before without being questioned but I was just weighing up options . Thank you .

5 years ago