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Is the 800k deposit method really straightforward for the Non-O visa extension process?
Non-O Visa Extension800k Deposit MethodVisa Requirements ThailandBank Statement VerificationExpat Life in ThailandImmigration Rules Thailand
Mar 28, 2024
2 years ago
Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERSticking to the same theme of the 'Non-O Extension' 12 MONTH BANKING (yep, I did a search) 800k Route
I just hopped onto my BKK bank app, requested a full year's statement, and boom—I got it in 2 minutes flat. My entire account history is right there on 13 pages.
Is this all we need, along with a bank verification letter? Could it really be this simple after everything I've read?
UPDATE: "No" is the answer. It's not that easy!!. I went to Bangkok Bank today and ordered the 12 month statements that should be here in 5-7 days!! I am on the 800k deposit system. In the old days I MIGHT! have spent a few hours faking the "no-harm" bank statement... NOT TODAY :)
I just hopped onto my BKK bank app, requested a full year's statement, and boom—I got it in 2 minutes flat. My entire account history is right there on 13 pages.
Is this all we need, along with a bank verification letter? Could it really be this simple after everything I've read?
UPDATE: "No" is the answer. It's not that easy!!. I went to Bangkok Bank today and ordered the 12 month statements that should be here in 5-7 days!! I am on the 800k deposit system. In the old days I MIGHT! have spent a few hours faking the "no-harm" bank statement... NOT TODAY :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the process of obtaining a Non-O visa extension through the 800k deposit method in Thailand. Initially, the user thought requesting a full year's bank statement digitally was all that was needed, but updates from the community clarified that immigration requires printed statements and additional bank verification letters. Comments emphasize the importance of following the official process, including needing bank statements showing foreign deposits, and the complications that can arise if one is not meticulous in preparing the required documents.
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Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have all my copies ready. When I walk in with a 'log' and they ask why I'm carrying a log, I'll say "if you ask for anything else, I will need to start on another tree!"
Steve **********
It is that simple...the bank charges a couple of hundred baht for the service be it on line or in person
John **********
Make sure it shows the entire history from the date of your last extension forward, even then immigration most likely will want it authenticated by the bank
Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
, since it will be 11 months and 2 weeks since issue; the 12 months are covered (but I will verify)John **********
@Mac ********
I had a situation last year where bangkok bank managed to lose the statements I ordered and I cut it a bit tight with my funds transfer so didn't have time to get the bank re-issue in the normal way si I tried this method and got the bank to stamp them but immigration wouldn't accept them because there was a week not covered in the month of my earlier extension. Back to the bank and asked them if they could get HO to email the statements to them, not allowed to email they said, must send by post. After a bit of persistence I discovered that while they couldn't get them emailed to the branch they could get them emailed to me when they do the overnight statement run. Went to the branch next day, waited for the email to arrive, gave it to the bank clerk who printed it out the hot tailed it to immigration on the last day of my extension. All was well in the end but I'll never leave it that close againMac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis is the land of smiles right! 🙂 chilled, relaxed, serene, affordable, welcoming, most of the time 🙂
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@Mac ********
your download will not be accepted by immigration. You need two letters on bank letterhead, one stating that the account is yours only, and the other showing your balance for the last two months minimum if this is your first one year extension, and twelve months if this is another one year extension, and, these letters at most immigration offices can be no older than seven days old. You also need an updated bank book showing the current balance on the day you apply. You can not use any printout you get from the banking app on the internet.Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kool ******
, as I always say, welcome to whyland! I just went to BKK, and it was indeed comeback in 5-6 days they will call me :) I am retired so I have nothing better to do….  actually that’s quite true.Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTEROf course that would be too easy right. :(
Kool *******
@Mac ********
actually it would be too easy to fake, and it would be faked if those were accepted.Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe good news is, once you have done this year one and year two, you should have it down!!!! and its is a breeze!!!
Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI understand, and it make sense 🙁 But there also the copy of the bank book!!
Kool *******
@Mac ********
if you do all your banking online, or at ATM machines for cash, throughout the year, then when you update your bank book, it only has the last three months of transactions, not the whole year.John **********
@Mac ********
I only update my book once a year so it doesn't show most transactionsReply to
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Nick ************
Do any offices accept the bank book copy which clearly shows foreign transfers and their date?
Michael *******
@Nick ***********
not without bank letter and stamped copy of all statement pagesReply to
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Roberto *********
You have to get the statement printed from the bank. Immigration don't accept internet PDFs. Still a very simple process
Sean ********
@Roberto ********
simple process...funny...times 10 for everything else and five trees of paper for all the copies..😁Roberto *********
@Sean *******
The account I use has a total of about 48 transactions. It's two pages. Immigration don't want any copies. You've been listening to the bullshitters again! But carry on spreading it! 😂😂😂Sean ********
@Roberto ********
sorry I got your panties in a bind. It was a joke. Thus the smily face.Roberto *********
@Sean *******
I'm just used to the whiners who perpetually complain about immigration. I've been here 15 years and have had very few problems. I'm convinced that most of the complaints are either self-inflicted or fabticatedSean ********
@Roberto ********
I agree. I have had zero issues in my 10yrs. If you check what you need and go prepared its no big deal.Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sean *******
This is my first extension; I'm sure after this, it'll be a breeze 🙂Reply to
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@Roberto ********
i used the one on bangkok bank appReply to
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Glenn *****
Which method are you trying to use banked (฿800K) or income 12 deposits (฿65K)? If it is income you need a special statement from your Thai bank showing only the foreign 12 deposits. The 12 deposits must already be shown prior to applying.
Keith ************
@Glenn ****
I've done the 65k method and didn't need a special statement showing only the 12 transactions. Perhaps this is particular to some offices.Glenn *****
@Keith ***********
how did you show immigration your 12 deposits?Keith ************
@Glenn ****
in a bank statement that showed all my transactions for the year. I did it today, again. 25 pages of bank statements. I highlighted the 65k transfers for them.Glenn *****
@Keith ***********
what officeKeith ************
@Glenn ****
phuket town.Reply to
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Michael *******
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Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am just doing the 800k. The download shows the 3 months after and the 2 months before requirement. This is good, since last time I updated my passbook it skipped a month of activity which might look suspicious, so this is good.
Mac *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have so much money the lady wanted to move it to a high-interest account! But still charged me 200 THB for the 12 month statement and said come back in 5 working days….. :)
Bob **********
@Mac ********
do you have the other 7 months showing at least 409 k ? Anyway they’ll want bank statements not a print out of your app last time Bangkok Bank charged 600 bahtReply to
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