I am preparing to apply for my first non O visa in Jomtien, then in less than 3 months apply for the extension based on retirement. Comments from a previous post say i need the bank account with the 800k transferred in from abroad, i was of the understanding you only needed this for the extension and having matured for 60 days first. I tried to open a bank account with Bankok bank and they said i need my visa printed out ( not a problem) and my passport verified by immigration??? Excuse my ignorance but for this do i just wander down to immigration hand my passort over and say "
verify this please"? Or am i missing something, anyone else done this.
EDIT: GOT MY RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE AND THE BANK ACCEPTED IT, OPENED BANK ACCOUNT ALL IS GOOD IN THE WORLD. THANKYOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is applying for their first Non-O visa in Jomtien and is preparing to meet the requirements for a subsequent extension based on retirement. They seek clarification on whether they need to have the 800,000 Baht in their bank account at the time of the initial Non-O application or only for the extension. Other users contribute their experiences about banking, emphasizing different banks' varying requirements for opening accounts, and mention the necessity of verifying their passport through their embassy rather than immigration. The user eventually resolves their issues by acquiring a residence certificate that enables them to open the bank account.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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