What is the best way to handle the transaction timing issue for Thai Marriage Visa extensions with SCB?

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Hi all. A question for people on Thai Marriage Visas.

When putting in our yearly extension of stay, there seems to be a paradox between my SCB account and Immigration. Immigration wants to see a transaction on my savings account showing the same day as the Immi appointment, but the SCB doesn't show transactions on statement printouts for 24hrs, making it impossible to show a transaction the same day as the Immi appointment.

We have had this same issue for some years now, just wondering if anyone knows the best way to get the application right without having to leave and come back the following day?

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.

Ask Thailand · Answer

When applying for a yearly extension of stay on a Thai Marriage Visa, expats face a challenge with aligning bank transaction records with Immigration requirements. Specifically, Immigration requires a transaction on the same day as the appointment, but SCB Bank does not show transactions on statement printouts for 24 hours. Suggestions from the community include updating the bank book on the day of the application, making a small deposit or withdrawal to ensure there is a clear transaction recorded, and possibly obtaining a 1-year transaction history in advance. It is also recommended to approach Immigration a day prior to handle bank statements and ensure that all documentation is prepared correctly to avoid complications.

Michael ******** · Answer

I had this problem as well. For SCB if you make a withdrawal on the day, it can show immediately show on the book, but the statement will not show it (as they update this after midnight I believe). So, the book and the statement will not match. All you need is the book updated on the same day, so that it matches the statement.

Rob ******* · Answer

The statement and bank letter are usually good for 7 days but the bank book must be updated on the day.

In Chiang Mai I go to the bank the day before and get the statement & letter and the following morning around 7am, I go to the ATM/PUM, withdraw a small amount, update the book in the PUM then go to the IO and get a queue number nice and early, wait for the photocopy office to open and photocopy the last (updated) page in my bankbook and rejoin the queue for document checking ... easy!

Ni*** · Answer

I draw ฿1900 out of my extension pot account & ask them to update the book.

I hand the updated book in at Immo & sometimes they copy it for the application pack & sometimes they don’t. Never been refused although I guess this could be individual Immo office interpretation

Shannon ************* · Answer

CNX Immigration asked I put 100baht deposit on the day, then come to office.

Got to Immigration around 9.30 and still got ticket no 1, as many people non-complied.

Anthony ****** · Answer

Do the transaction 2 days before then it will show on the correct day

John ********** · Answer

You show the transaction in your bank book which you update on the day

Ellie ******* · Answer

Usually, a set of one-year transaction history AND a copy of your passbook updated on the day of your application works.

Check with your local immigration office.

To do this, submit a 1-year transaction to your bank, AND update your passbook immediately to avoid a lump sum log after your transaction.

Then, update your passbook on the day of your application to the immigration office.

You might need to deposit/ withdraw a small amount of money to record a clear log on your passbook.

What is the best way to handle the transaction timing issue for Thai Marriage Visa extensions with SCB?

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