Answered8 years ago

Is a Statutory Declaration from the Australian Embassy sufficient for renewing a NON-OA Visa in Thailand?

NON-OA Visa Statutory Declaration Australian Embassy Income Proof Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration

Matt ********

asked Aug 27, 2018

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Does a Stat Dec from Aus Embassy stating Income/Financials still suffice with immigration for renewing IMM O-A Visa.. cheers

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A Statutory Declaration (Stat Dec) from the Australian Embassy confirming income and financial status is accepted by Thai immigration for applying for a one-year Extension of Stay, but not for renewing a NON-OA Visa. It's advised to ensure the declared income can be substantiated with documentation, even though immigration rarely requests proof.

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Tod *********

Yep a stat dec or affidavit of income from abroad notary from your country's consulate here IS most definitely accepted by the immigration office for proof of funds. (y)

I caution everyone NOT to put down an amount on a stat dec that you can't back up with documentation (even though immigration's rarely asks for proof they CAN ask if they want to).

8 years ago

Robert *******

You can not renew your Non Imm O-A visa. You can apply for a 1 year Extension of Stay at Immigration. You can use the letter from your Embassy that you have an income of minimum 65.000 Thb a month.

8 years ago

Robert *******

I do not think Immigration Office let you come and go 14 times for nothing as a set up. I guess something went wrong in the discussion about needed documents by translating.

8 years ago

Tod *********

David Broadfoot wow, I had no idea, I wonder why down there you don't need any proof when you show up at the consulate to get a stat dec but up there you do?

8 years ago

Tim ********

@Tod ********

good to hear,bkk we’re asking for proof 2016,2017 so I put money in bank acc

8 years ago

Matt ********

Only change is you need to make an appointment with embassy

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Tim *******

AFAIK only the auzzie consulate in Chiang Mai was asking for proof of what you put on the stat dec when you get the document notarized. Bangkok wasn't doing it at all and you can still just show up, fill it out and put what ever you want on it

8 years ago

Tim ********

@Matt *******

they must have changed rules at Aus embassy

8 years ago

Matt ********

@Tim *******

yes it is ... a friend did it yesterday

8 years ago

Tim ********

A stat dec alone is not enough...you have to provide proof what you say in stat dec is true eg letter from accountant

8 years ago

Robert *******

There is no checklist available for every office in Thailand. Some differ in requirements. Best is to make a quick visit and ask for the hand out, this hand out is in English and Thai.

8 years ago

Matt ********

Yeah cool .. thx Rob ... that’s what I meant ... can I find a check list on the net for documents required for extension?

8 years ago