What are the options for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand without having 800,000B in a Thai bank account for three months?

Jun 29, 2018
6 years ago
Thomas *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have seen this question asked and answered. I even saved it but that was on my old laptop. My retirement visa is up in October. I will not have the 800,000B for 3 months as required. I read on here someone was told go to the American Embassy and get a finical statement from them fill it out they will notarize it and you are good. They do not ask for bank statements

Thanks.
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The discussion provides guidance for expats renewing a retirement visa in Thailand when they cannot meet the financial requirement of having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for three months. It suggests obtaining a notarized affidavit of income from the US Embassy, which some expats have successfully used for visa extensions without needing to show bank statements. The conversation also includes information about the notarization process, costs, and a form link for the US consulate. Users share experiences of rarely being asked for proof of income when using the affidavit.
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Stuart ********
Does anyone know if it’s the same process for obtaining one from the UK Embassy in Bangkok for the financial statement please?
Stuart ********
Thanks Tod it’s appreciated.
Tod *********
You do it all by email or post with the UK consulate here.

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Bob **********
Just make an appointment $50
Tod *********
FWIW: I have used the US consulate's notarized affidavit of income from abroad letter for the last 10 years on my extensions based on retirement here in Bangkok and I have never been asked to prove the amount on the letter was backed up by anything (although I do have proof with me I don't give it to them).

I have seen people asked for proof when using those letters though at the immigration office but I can say it is very rare.
Pascal ********
But, i go try hand in my papers next extension and keep the statement, will update on this page how it worked out
Pascal ********
@Tod ********
kanchanaburi, not bring the bankstatement, then you can come back an other day
Tod *********
@Pascal *******
what immigration office is this?

There is no requirement that you bring even a single baht into thailand IF you use the affidavit of income letter.
Pascal ********
For 10 years now, they ask me the affidavit and bankstatement, extension based on marriage
Thomas *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you that helps a lot
Tod *********
Notary services cost 50USD (or you can pay in baht)

You make an appointment online with the American Citizens Services branch of the US consulate in bangkok here;

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Tod *********
In Bangkok you use this form for the affidavit:

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/05/income-verification-affidavit-bkk-0517.pdf
Tod *********
There are three ways to meet the financial requirements to get a new yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (which is what you're on).

Bank the 800K baht in a thai bank account for the requisite time period before your application

Get a notarized affidavit of income from abroad letter from your consulate stating you get 65K baht per month in income

Use a combination of banked money (seasoned the appropriate time) and the affidavit of income letter from your consulate to total 800K baht in a year.

Many consulates do not ask for proof when they notarize the affidavit of income letters and the US consulate is indeed one of them.

I will caution you that the immigration officer CAN indeed ask for proof that the amount you put on the letter is backed up by something (pension statement, bank deposits, etc). The chance of them asking is small but I wouldn't put down anything above the amount you can prove to them.
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