Answered10 months ago
Is it common for Thai Immigration to require a same-day bank letter for extending a Non-Resident O visa?
I started the process to extend my non-resident O visa today and had a disagreeable surprise at the bank. When they issued me my bank letter, they said that I would have to go to Immigration TODAY to do the extension, otherwise the letter would be invalid.
Used to be it would be accepted even if it was several days old. Luckily, my Immigration office is not terribly busy; I can't imagine what it would be like to do everything in one day if I were in Bangkok or Chiangmai. Is this common throughout the kingdom now?
Used to be it would be accepted even if it was several days old. Luckily, my Immigration office is not terribly busy; I can't imagine what it would be like to do everything in one day if I were in Bangkok or Chiangmai. Is this common throughout the kingdom now?
Answer summary
The original poster encountered a situation requiring them to present a bank letter on the same day they apply for a non-resident O visa extension. They questioned whether this requirement is now common across Thailand. Comments reveal varying practices among different immigration offices, with some offices accepting letters dated several days prior, while others strictly enforce the same-day requirement. This inconsistency highlights the need to consult local immigration offices for specific requirements.
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Peter ********
Normal in Ubon
Robert ***********
My experience a few years ago in Chiang Mai was same day, yet the immigration supervisor was willing to accept looking at my online bank account to verify I indeed had the money in my bank on that day of application. Yet I was reprimanded and told the correct was to have the bank letter the same day.
Paul *******
Chiang Mai (Airport) Immigration office it is valid for 7 days.
Robert *********
Different offices, different rules.
Jamie ********
That's normal practice in Buriram. Only issue I had was Bangkok Bank out of the blue decided that they would only issue the letter if your 400k was in your account for at least 4 months. Totally screwed me as they gave no notice of this change of policy. Zero empathy!
Vin *********
They notified customers and posted announcements all over a few months ago...
Guy ***********
Empathy ??? Unknown trait in Thailand.
Lilley ********
Normal in Rayong too. Has to be same day :)
Tod *********
In Bangkok you can have the bank letter (and the year detail transaction report) dated up to a week before you apply for your extension. The only requirement they have is that you need to update your bank book on the day you apply
Although I will admit there are a few offices that make you get the letter on the day you apply for your extension.
What office do you use for your year extension?
@George *******
your mistake is listening to your bank, NOT your immigration office.. Although I will admit there are a few offices that make you get the letter on the day you apply for your extension.
What office do you use for your year extension?
George ********
OP@Tod ********
Hua Hin. I'm at Immigratiln now. I'll ask.Tod *********
@George *******
post back and let us know what their offices follows as far as bank letter, if you would,
Jack ********
@George *******
Hua Hin it can be the next day. Absolutely no problem and clearly published by immigration
Andrew ********
Same day at Kanchanaburi Immigration
Asokā **********
Bank doesnt make rules - immigration does -
Guy ***********
@Asokā *********
I have had more than 1 IO on more than 1 occasion tell me to not use the local K-Bank because they try to make the immigration rules.James ********
Ask your local Thai Immigration office for their requirements for the Bank letter. It varies among the 80+ Thai Immigration offices
Graham ******
@James *******
should have got a list of current requirements from Immigration anyway as things changeJames ********
Correct ✅
Colin **********
Normal Prachinburi
Steve ************
I dont know where you are,my Imm office is jomtien and i take my bank letter next day,never a problem.
Mike ********
@Steve ***********
but next day is max, I believe. And update passbook, same day.Activity
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