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What are the financial requirements and necessary documents for applying for a Non-O visa in the UK for individuals over 50?

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When applying for a Non o visa based on over 50 how much do i need to show in my bank when applying in the uk & what other documents will they need from me.

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When applying for a Non-O visa in the UK for individuals over 50, you typically need to show either £18,000 in savings or proof of an income of £1,500 per month for three months. The bank balance should be maintained for at least 10 days before applying. Besides financial proof, you will also need to submit various documents, including a passport, utility bills (or alternative proof of address like a bank statement), and recent photographs. It's important to check specific requirements from the Thai embassy's website, as there are preferred file formats for document submission.
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Martin ******
Martin ******
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Sorry to be a pain again i dont have any utility bills in my name at my address so would my uk Drivers licence & my bank statements with my address be ok?
Barry **********
Barry **********
Can it be in a uk bank
Tevita ******
Tevita ******
Barry Kerrison yes for out of country application, but need to move money to thailand (
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k depending on visa type) once there - for 2 months - before 12 month extension
Martin ******
Martin ******
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Thank you to all who gave advice & polite answers. These groups are for helping people who need help & not for being rude & disrespectful. Cheers
Tom *******
Tom *******
London embassy

Go on the e-visa website and there is a tutorial that explains what is required

And everything in JPEG not PDF

Go to a photo booth and get 4 pics cos you will need 2 in Thailand for extension

Takes about 3 weeks once you complete it ok
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Tom Whyte "not pdf"??? . . . that's what the London website says: "Compatibility: All documents should be uploaded as PDF, JPG, or JPEG files. Applicants can merge multiple files in the same category into a single PDF file. Each file should not exceed 3 megabytes. Screenshots and password-protected files are not accepted." . . . . . . . . . . .please do not post any misinformation. Scans of the passport page, you utility bill and your current face, in pdf format actually are better than jpg pictures and more accepted . . . . . "Clarity: All documents should be scanned or photographed in a clear and readable resolution. Please avoid cropping, blurring, or redacting of any information."
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Nongnuch Kamdee I applied in October last year and had everything prepared in PDF files on laptop just ready to drop down and then it refused PDF and had to convert everything into JPEG with a bit of help from my son who is more tech savvy than me

But was successful once converted
John **********
John **********
I applied for mine from the UK.waitted around 2 weeks b4 I received it.you need 800.000 in your thai bank account 3 months b4 you apply
Nigel *******
Nigel *******
They want proof of £18,000 in a savings account, or £1,500 a month income for 3 months. These are the figures given to me by the embassy. Apparently they use a very generous exchange rate.
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
I put £20k in and add to send back statement, photo, pic of passport page and utility bill, this was in Jan this year
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
My wife's was done same but 3 months income (about £1600 pm should do it)
Ian ********
Ian ********
Usually it’s a selfie copy of passport proof you are in uk ie bill address where you are staying etc .You can save your application every time so just go ahead and get as far as you can
John **********
John **********
Ian Carman I had to show house deeds. And uk bank statements
Harry ********
Harry ********
Equivalent of
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0 baht in your bank for 10 days before you apply. Or 3 months of bank statements showing £1500 income
John *********
John *********
Harry Harris 10 days 555
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Thai *******
It's all on the website

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