Answered8 years ago
Is Thai Immigration in Chiang Mai now requiring proof of income for U.S. citizens' affidavits?
Just got word that Thai Immigration in Chiang Mai told the US Consulate there that they are requesting proof/support of the income affidavit.
Answer summary
Recent reports indicate that Thai Immigration in Chiang Mai is requiring additional proof to support the income affidavit for U.S. citizens. This change involves the need for documentation that verifies the income reported in the affidavit, which does not necessarily have to come from a Thai bank account. Other foreign nationals, like Australians, might also be affected, but the specifics seem to vary. Community members have shared their experiences and suggested ways to navigate these requirements.
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Tod *********
I can see the captain has turned on the NO MORE COMMENTS sign :O
We're done.
IF you're in Chiang Mai and using the affidavit of income from abroad notary from the US consulate post your experiences (y)
AGAIN this is ONLY Chiang Mai.
Thanx all :)
We're done.
IF you're in Chiang Mai and using the affidavit of income from abroad notary from the US consulate post your experiences (y)
AGAIN this is ONLY Chiang Mai.
Thanx all :)
Ron *******
Next time your extending in Chiang Mai and they ask you for it, tell them to get stuffed as it's not 'Official'. 😂
Let's us know how it pans out.
Let's us know how it pans out.
Ron *******
Robert Clifton Dailey your not getting it that there needs to be NO official announcement. Immigration have always had the right to ask for supporting documents. I guess now they are.
Tod *********
Okay and before this goes off the rails keep in mind it's ONLY in Chiang Mai and at this time ONLY for US citizens using the affidavit of income from abroad notary to meet the financials. The immigration office IS accepting the notary letter but they want proof that the amount you put on the form is actually hitting your bank account. it DOES NOT have to be a thai bank account.
Martin ********
I always thought it would have to be backed up with more than just a affidavit.
Timothy ******
All U.S will ask is everything your saying is true. and stamp.
Simon **********
The UK always has to show proof so I'm glad you do too ha
Ron *******
Robert Clifton Dailey the US Embassy isn't vetting it. They have no need too. Immigration are vetting it by requesting the document's to back up your affidavit. Nothing wrong in that, they are entitled to ask for proof. They always have been.
Barry ***********
I was told last October when I renewed my retirement visa that they want to see my bankbook showing the money going into from outside Thailand
Ron *******
Immigration are asking for supporting documents.
Ron *******
Everything starts in Chiang Mai 😉
Bob **********
@Tod ********
just double check and it’s a financial never heard of that oneBob **********
@Tod ********
no he said a financial he paid $50Tod *********
@Bob *********
to open the bank account all he got from the US consulate was proof of residence stating he lived here.Bob **********
My brother had to get a notarized financial certificate from the US Consulate to open a bank account up there
Duncan *******
we're trend setters in the north :)
Susan **********
Does this only apply to US citizens? What about Australians?
Stan ********
OPLet's be clear that all Thai Immigration offices require proof of bank balance to meet amount of money necessary for long term visas. The financial affidavit from all foreign Consulates and Embassy's in Thailand is generally accepted 'instead' of bank statements. Chiang Mai Thai Immigration has till recently followed that policy, but now is requesting proof of the affidavit. The US government..and maybe others..does not require proof when getting the affidavit.
Bob **********
Sorry if your just showing a notarized document stating you make X amount of dollars a month they want documents showing this money
Bob **********
Yes my brother just went through it they accepted 4 months bank statements showing his pensions income
James ********
This was reported on this forum last week in another posting. Its good to get verification reports from those who have personally been asked for the added documentation. Thanks for your post.
David ************
Typical. Now they want two documents attesting to the as me thing. Just more paper to sit in some warehouse.
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