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What are the latest rules for applying for a Non Imm O visa from the UK for expats?

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Jun 14, 2019
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Nathan ***************
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Just an update for anyone from U.K. applying for visas

I usually apply for spouse visa

Non Imm O

They have changed the rules and must supply bank statements that show £1500 per month going in for 3 months

This is more than the average wage for some folk

I spoke to the Thai embassy in London and they said in an email reply that it just needs to show £1500 in savings but the website states different

I definitely don’t have £1500 going in any of my accounts but do have £2000 saved up which I recently put into my bank

So fingers crossed I will get a yes

Otherwise I think I’ll have to wait further and get an ED visa for when I study the TEFL course and sign up to study Thai language local to me in Chiang Rai

What are people’s thoughts on this ?
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An expat from the UK shared updates regarding the application process for a Non Imm O visa, highlighting a new requirement for bank statements to show a monthly deposit of £1500 for three months. Confusion arose from differing information between the Thai embassy's email and their website. The individual reported having £2000 in savings instead and noted the hardship this requirement may cause for average wage earners. Other commenters mentioned past experiences with the embassy, varying requirements, the high costs of living in Thailand, and the transition to online applications. Eventually, the expat received confirmation that their visa was accepted, possibly due to demonstrating funds in multiple bank accounts.
Nathan ***************
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Pleased to announce the Non Imm O visa has been accepted

Maybe because I supplied statements from 3 different accounts which I shift money backwards and forwards

It could appear that I’m getting 2000 going into the three accounts lol

Not sure the reason and would like to see others who apply in the future

Thanks for all the comments
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Garrett Greenwald yeah nice one proper happy now

Just have to keep doing money bounces in my accounts for future applications lol

But saying that I’m going out to settle next time

Study TEFL Zoe go back into drug rehab employment
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Garrett Greenwald yeah nice one proper happy now

Just have to keep doing money bounces in my accounts for future applications lol

But saying that I’m going out to settle next time

Study TEFL Zoe go back into drug rehab employment
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Nathan ***************
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Wakes up this morning and a package has been sent which I have to sign for

With some google and Royal Mail searches I can see it was sent from a post office round the corner to embassy

If this is my visa application being returned then it’s the quickest one I’ve had yet

They dealt with the application in a day!?!?
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@Steven **************
 its a yes mate hurrah
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Nathan ***************
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Steven de Blaquiere they left a calling card I have to collect it from sorting office

Hopefully I wake up before they close tomorrow
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@Nathan **************
 opened it yet to see?
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Tod *********
The website has been wrong for some time now. I know people who just got a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai from the thai consulate in London and they didn't submit ANY proof of funds at all. Just copies of the marriage certificate, their thai wife's i/d, their passport and a filled out application.>

Keep in mind the thai consulate in London goes to ONLINE visa applications on the 15th of this month.
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@T**
 just checked and my application was signed for and received today 14th phew 😅

Ps I was thinking of doing a multiple entry but this new rule has only come into play in the last few months

When did your friend apply for his ?

I applied September last year and didn’t have to send any financial proofs
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@Tod ********
 that’s why I got my application in quick by post

Because the amount of documents I would have to scan and attach to the application would just be a nightmare
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Tom *******
You need 400,000 THB or equivalent (10,000 GBP) to get the Non Imm O visa converted into a 1-year Extension of Stay once in Thailand.
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@Tod ********
 Never said it was. Cool the jets partner.
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that is for an extension of stay, it has nothing to do with the requirements for a Non-O visa from a thai consulate in another country
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Gary ********
Thailand is very expensive now
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@Nathan **************
 . That was for prime Australian beef though. 😅
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@Gary *******
 i came back to UK and bought 7 basic essentials for my first night back

Food and cleaning products

7 items £25

We have quite a packed trolley in Tesco Chiang Rai for around 1300 baht

It’s definitely better than U.K. economy for basic living but going to get luxury items from the import superstore is shocking cheese like nearly £7

And one of my mates who lived in Thailand many moons ago said it was much much cheaper to live there

80-90 baht to the £1
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@Steven **************
 that much for steak

Holy cow !!

At makro I can get a nice ribeye at around 3-400 g for roughly 120-160 baht

That’s scandalous in BKK
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Gary ********
Yes rent and running a car are less in thailand food like for like is not and the exchange rate is killing it
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Steven ***************
A 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern condo in the CBD of Sydney will cost you 3 times more than here to rent though. Hong Hong .. forget it..
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Steven ***************
Import tax is a killer on a lot of high quality food here. Ive seen steak sell for 3000+ baht a kilo at supermarkets in Bkk. Icecream 600 baht a litre.
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@Steven **************
 in Chiang Mai with the wife and we went into the shopping centre it was just full of American chain restaurants

My wife started to get cranky and we went in this burger steak place

£25 for one steak 🤯

Nothing was less than £12

Me and her usually eat for about 80-100 baht three times a day back in Chiang Rai and to be real about it all of the European style foods are rubbish for what you pay
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@Nathan **************
. Exactly. People who want to live a western lifestyle in bkk will find it expensive.
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@Ste***
 up north is still cheap in Chiang Rai

Also depends on where you want to eat or buy goods from on how expensive it can be
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Tom *******
There was an expat study came out this week said nowadays Thailand and Bangkok specifically is one of the most expensive cities in Asia. Never used to be.
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Steven ***************
Depends where you come from. Thailand is still cheap but a lot more expensive than it was just a few years ago. Foreign exchange rate is a big factor now.
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Gary ********
But I like farang food
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@Stephen ***********
 I only drink two since the police get though
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@Gary *******
 beer price never changes if you buy by the box
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Fifteen in every month if you use it

Simply put fifteen in and leave it for three months
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Stephen Longbottom the embassy said in the email that I am okay as long as I have £1500 on my statement

I told her I had only just put the money in and she said this would be fine

The website says there must be £1500 going in every month for 3 months

I’ve sent my application in so hopefully it will be accepted

Using three bank account statements

I juggle money around from where I get paid into and then into a current account because I have contactless card

So in theory it could look like £1900 is going into two accounts

I’ve highlighted in pen all the money going in

So fingers crossed they will say yes and it’s not a waste of £70
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Martin ********
There is such randomness from the embassies that its really difficult to get accurate info until people have actually applied
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@Martin *******
 I will let everyone know how I get on

I’ve sent by post on 13th

So it’s going to reach them by Monday I think and hopefully they will accept it as it got sent before it changes to online application

Online applications with so much documents needed is a nightmare without a computer and scanner at home
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