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What financial documents are required for a Non-O visa application in Thailand, especially regarding notarized certificates?
Non-O VisaThailand ImmigrationVisa Application RequirementsFinancial DocumentationExpats in Thailand
Jul 10, 2018
8 years ago
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy brother just retired in Chiang Mai,I met him in Bangkok took him to the US Embassy and got his notarized financial certificate,the told him at immigration it wasn’t good they needed his bank statements.Has that happened to anyone else it’s a first for me
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their brother's experience obtaining a Non-O visa extension in Thailand, where immigration requested bank statements despite a notarized financial certificate from the US Embassy. Other users provide suggestions, mentioning the acceptability of bank statements, IRA statements, and questioning the necessity of additional documentation like bank deposits. They discuss visa appointment processes and potential issues with immigration offices.
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Dan *********
Why can’t he just go on line and get a statement from his bank or his retirement (IRA, 401K) accounts or his social security checks. When I got my retirement visa in Washington DC, I just submitted a statement from my IRA and the Thai embassy accepted that.
Tod *********
@Bob *********
Glad to hear it (y)Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dan ********
the Lady accepted a screenshot of his bank account showing his SS depositBob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I went to Jomtien this morning with my notarized financial letter from the US Consulate and no problem in an out in 15minBob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
he printed out a screenshot of his bank statement and 401k showing Social Security deposit and they said fine he has to return mondayTod *********
@Bob *********
You can't use just regular bank statements to meet the financial requirements inside thailand to get a Non-O visa or to get a yearly extension, You have to use the consulate notary of income from abroad AND if you're asked by the immigration office you have to show your proof that the amount on the embassy letter is backed up by something (pension, deposits, etc).Dan *********
They specifically asked the statements to be notarized? The purpose of a notary is to attest to the authenticity of a document. How could the US consulate do that? There is no place on a bank statement for you to sign your name. Incidentally, I paid $300 to the US embassy to notarize the 6 documents for the sale of my former house. It took them less than 5 minutes.
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dan ********
why give the Embassy $50 he has Bakke statements but I let you know happens to me tomorrowDan *********
@Tod ********
yes, I understand and know this but if they ask for a bank statement, give it to them.Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
thanksTod *********
@Bob *********
as long as the amount on the US consulate notary letter and the bank statement print out match there is no problem. I've had the bangkok immigration office ask for proof to back up the consulate notary letter before and the bank statement print out showing that the funds depositing every month matched the US consulate letter was accepted just fine.Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI told him just print out a bank statement showing SS deposits that what they want to see I’m going tomorrow will see if they take my letter
Tod *********
the requirements for getting your visa from a thai consulate in your country BEFORE you come here allow you to show proof of funds in your bank.
However if you are getting an Non-O visa and then a yearly extension of stay INSIDE the country using "income" you must use the notarized affidavit of income letter from your consulate here in thailand.
You cannot show your bank statements or pension letters and have them accepted without the consulate notary
However if you are getting an Non-O visa and then a yearly extension of stay INSIDE the country using "income" you must use the notarized affidavit of income letter from your consulate here in thailand.
You cannot show your bank statements or pension letters and have them accepted without the consulate notary
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Tod *********
There is nothing written in the rules that states that you need to show any money comin' into thailand if you are using the affidavit of income from abroad notary from your consulate.
Tod *********
Can't he show his bank deposits from his US bank that shows the money he listed on the US consulate affidavit as being deposited into his account every month?
Tod *********
what kind of visa is he on right now and what immigration office did you try to get the 90 day Non-O visa from?
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
yes his appointment was today they looked at everything when he made his appointment and said he was fine now this he had no problem with the resident certificateTod *********
@Bob *********
did he already go and make his appointment to apply for the 90 day Non-O? You can't just walk in and do it, you make an appointment and they give you a hand out that lists the documentation required. The US consulate can't do anything about it, AND the thai immigration office can ask that a person using an affidavit of income from a consulate show their bank statements to back up the amount put on the letter is real.
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I think they supposed to accept the notarized financial certificate from the Embassy but I heard they doing some sneaky stuff forcing people to use the agents in the mall up there I going to suggest he notify the US ConsulateTod *********
@Bob *********
Right because they require 21 days left on your current stamp to get a 90 day Non-O visa from them.Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHe’s on a 30 day extension which Immigration In Chiang Mai told him to get so he would have enough time to get the 90 day
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