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What is the best embassy to apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Karl **********************
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What is the best nearby embassy to go to when initially applying for the non-o visa ?

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Kris
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Kris is seeking advice on the best embassy location for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand. The conversation includes various experiences and insights from other users regarding the application process, including discussions on bank statement requirements, potential delays in obtaining necessary documents, and differing requirements at various immigration offices. Recommendations also touch upon specific banks that are helpful for expats in terms of issuing statements needed for visa extensions.
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Amanda *********
Amanda *********
e mail... same day if you go 9am
David **********
David **********
bangkok bank does ir immediately
NongTong *****
NongTong *****
from what i heard, best practise is 3-4 before and 3 after. Absolute best is just leave it there and forgot about it ;p
Doug ********
Doug ********
I got my old statement from my first extension,after 6 months will get another and then on day of extension will get the last 6 months,plus do an atm withdrawal just before and then get the letter. Krunsgri in udon thani have to get authority for the letter from head office in bkk. Last time took me 40 minutes. Will give immigration 15 months for statements lol. I only use Krunsgri for transfers to Thailand from UK and Bulk amounts from Krunsgri to scb..which I then use for daily stuff. Keeps the number of pages down to about two for 6 months. First time was about twenty pages😅😅
Uwe *******
Uwe *******
yes, my bangkok bank branch needs 5 days
David **************
David **************
Year 9. Will see what new hoops for this year.

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Trustworth***********
Trustworth***********
I always use the one month statement from BKK bank, which is provided the same day. With that I print out the year statement myself. You can generate that from the app.
Kah *******
Kah *******
TrustworthyRabbit3102 Such as smart move!
Kah *******
Kah *******
Many thanks everyone for sharing the valuable information and experiences - much appreciated.
Bob **********
Bob **********
Try the BB app I used it last year but you’ll still need the letter confirming your account and balance plus the updated bank book

the day you go
Timothy ****************
Timothy ****************
I’m applying for my second year extension next month should I request full bank statement on Thursday ready for The following Monday to go to immigration on the 800,000 permission to stay and then use account and upgrade bank book on the Monday 🙏
Timothy ****************
Timothy ****************
I’m with Kasikorthai
Gary ********
Gary ********
Timothy Kenneth Hales Kasikorn will issue the 12 month statement on the spot so get it same,day as your bank book update and letter of confirmation.
John ********
John ********
My krungthai bank does it immediately on my visit ..
Willi*****
Willi*****
Bank should just simply email a 12 month statement to Department of Immigration on date visa extension is due.What is the fckn problem? Why is this so impossibly difficult? Fckn pathetic,bullshit bureaucratic red tape designed to keep shiny arsed public servants in a job 🙄🤮💩🤬
Yo***
Yo***
Willism69_ Are you brit or American? or Aussie? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Willi*****
Willi*****
Young doesn't mattersfa.The issue is bureaucratic bullshir red tape,in EVERY government around the world.
Ian *******
Ian *******
Willism69_ bank employees are not public servants, unless all of the banks are government owned which I doubt.
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Willism69_ Your blood-pressure may benefit from staying in a different country with less manual paperwork required.
Willi*****
Willi*****
Marianne Holmen incompetent useless,pointless government bureaucratic bullshit has always frustrated me,no matter what country I'm in.That has sfa to do with it.Doesnt frustrate you? 🙄.If people never protest nothing will ever change for the better.
Floyd ******
Floyd ******
Willism69_ it's not ridiculously impossible or difficult if you want to stay in their country, you do it the way they want. You to do it simple, not that difficult
Willi*****
Willi*****
@Floyd *****
bullshit!Traipsing around the island in taxis and waiting in queues for 2 separate visits to a bank branch and 2 visits to immigration for something that could be done in a minute between bank and immigration department. Stop making excuses for them.I criticise the same crap in any country but that has sfa to do with wanting to leave it 🙄
Floyd ******
Floyd ******
Willism69_ 5555
Brian *******
Brian *******
The Embassy I extend requires 12 months statements which I order from the bank usually 2 weeks before I apply giving plenty of time to arrive. On the morning I apply I attend the bank and locally they print 3 months statements covering the maybe 2 week gap along with their covering letter. The Embassy I attend also requires passport updated that same day. Yes a double up. In Thailand our perception of surely that suffices does not apply. Present what they ask or No extension. It's that simple. 😁
Brian *******
Brian *******
Yes...Makes sense to us..But it is what it is.
Ian *******
Ian *******
Brian Loose given that when the bank updates your passbook (bookpass) before you present it to immigration, I admit I don't really understand the need for a 12 month statement. The passbook shows a running total for the entire period at it shows all transactions. But it is do as I say, not do what is the quickest way.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Brian Loose You attend an Immigration Office for an extension not an Embassy ;)
Brian *******
Brian *******
Graham Seal ..Yes
Willi*****
Willi*****
Brian Loose simple?🙄😝🤪🤣
Kool *******
Kool *******
Yes, 12 months, as the financial requirement is that the bt800,000 stays in your account for at least three months after you get your one year extension, then for the rest of the year the amount can never drop below bt400,000. That is why they want the last 12 months of bank statements.
Gray *******
Gray *******
3, that is an improvement. They told me 5 days in the past.
Lars ******
Lars ******
Gray Allen 7
Andy *********
Andy *********
Surely an updated bank passbook more than covers 12 months and suffices as a bank statement.
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Nope. Bank books these days don’t show all transactions. The officers need to see 12 months of balances.
Andy *********
Andy *********
@Stuart ********
I’ve been here 5 years on retirement visa and never had to provide a 12 month statement. My passbook shows running balances as I imagine most bank’s passbook would.
Daktari ******
Daktari ******
Andy Grainge don't be surprised if that suddenly changes
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Glad it’s worked for you and your immigration office policy. It certainly won’t work for most.
Michael *******
Michael *******
Andy Grainge that's logical mate, but Thailand does not do logical.
James **********
James **********
You can request it through the mobile app also, it takes 2 working days and is emailed to you
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
James Mitchell Normally, these won't be accepted by Immigration. You need the bank letterhead on everything and the bank's stamp. My Immigration just checked through my bank passbook, I didn't need the 1-year statement. So I guess it depends on the Immigration office what they accept
James **********
James **********
Greg Alexander i did both app and in branch, because I had gone over the 7 day validation period, when i looked both were identical. But yes, all IO are different.
Willi*****
Willi*****
James Mitchell not a 12 month statement.Only 11 months using the app.You have to physically go into a branch.Stupid,I know 🙄
James **********
James **********
Willism69_ well whats i got emailed via the app was accepted for my extension.
James **********
James **********
Graham Seal my 3rd year
Graham ******
Graham ******
James Mitchell first extension of a subsequent one?
Ole ***************
Ole ***************
Or a Income letter from your embassy that certified your home country income.
Tim ***********
Tim ***********
Ole Kristoffersen if you have a worthwhile embassy that cares for its citizens
Albert *********
Albert *********
Ole Kristoffersen I don't think they accept that anymore. I think they stopped accepting that about 5 years ago
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Albert Pezzuto No. Immigration accepts it.

But Embassies are stopping this service so it is no longer a option for those nationalities.
Ole ***************
Ole ***************
Albert Pezzuto NO, i used a income letter last month, the immigration always accept that, but some countries has ask their embassy to stop this services.
Peter *********
Peter *********
Yes correct
Barry *********
Barry *********
Just renewed mine, and they wanted 12 months of bank statements. I use the 800k method
Graham ******
Graham ******
Barry Keville yes, they wanted to see the 800k maintained for the first 3 months of the extension then never dropping below 40k for the rest of the year
Dick ********
Dick ********
Graham Seal isn’t it required to not drop below 400k and then back up to 800 some months before the next extension?
Martin *******
Martin *******
When i did mine in December, I only provided 3 months. I did use an agent so that may have made it easier.
John **********
John **********
For the first extension you can get away with just 6 months which the bank can issue on the spot. For subsequent extensions you need statements that go back beyond the date your previous extension was issued if you are using 800k method and statements covering your 12 months of transfers for the 65k method, plus a guarantee letter and your bank book updated on the day. 3 working days is fast for Bangkok Bank, they normally quote 5 working days
Kah *******
Kah *******
@John *********
Thanks John. I went to the BKK HQ in Silom.

If it takes 5 working days to prepare the statement, how would one satisfy the requirement that the statement must be issued within the last 7 days of the extension application?
John **********
John **********
@Kah ******
personally I order the statement and go back a week later to pick it up along with the letter on my way to immigration

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