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What is the current proof of income required for a 2nd yearly extension of stay on a Non-Imm O visa in Thailand for a spouse of a Thai citizen?
Non-Imm O VisaVisa ExtensionProof of IncomeThai Spouse VisaImmigration RulesAustralian EmbassyUK Embassy
Oct 17, 2018
8 years ago
Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERApplying for 2nd yearly extension of stay on Non Imm O visa (Thai spouse). Feb next year this one expires
First one i used a letter from Australian Embassy stating my monthly income . Looks like this wont be accepted by Thai immigration anymore going by UK new rules.
Does anyone know what exact proof of monthly income is now required to be shown when applying?
First one i used a letter from Australian Embassy stating my monthly income . Looks like this wont be accepted by Thai immigration anymore going by UK new rules.
Does anyone know what exact proof of monthly income is now required to be shown when applying?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking clarification on the required proof of monthly income for applying for a 2nd yearly extension of stay on a Non-Imm O visa based on marriage to a Thai citizen. They mentioned that previously, they used a letter from the Australian Embassy as proof of income, but it appears this might no longer be accepted due to changes influenced by the UK embassy's policies. Comments clarify that the inability to accept such letters comes from the UK embassy’s decision not to issue them, but this rule is specific to UK passport holders, while Australian procedures remain unchanged.
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Richard *******
Correct, They simply do not have the staff to do it. However that is for UK passport holders. Australians just follow usual procedures.
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@Trevor *********
Yeah, I used Hull way back when it was in Spyvie street. I used the one year multi Non Imm O, for around 12 years, and then 4 years ago switched to the retirement extension. Luckily I don't have a problem with the 800K, Will even get interest on it :)Trevor **********
@Richard ******
I shall wait and see. I did 4 years doing a 30 day border run, they stopped that, then 3 years on tourist visa, they stopped that, then 4 years returning to the UK for a Non O from Hull. 10 years on an extension based on "retirement", using a British Embassy statement.The "rules" change (actually, they have not), but we shall see.
We are not all doomed.
Richard *******
@Trevor *********
Yes, I believe the service is still available until the end of the working year. As I used it two months ago, I will have to go the 800K route next year :)Trevor **********
@Richard ******
and as do UK citizens for the 6 month validity of their statement of earnings issued prior to 18 December 2018.Reply to
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Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTEROk. The way i heard it was Thais wanted Uk embassy to verify the income and they refused as its not their job. Hence Thai Imm wont accept them anymore as proof.
Steve *******
@Biff ******
I did a google search and according to nearly every reply the British Consulate in Chiang Mai closed in 2016Steve *******
@Richard ******
Touche!Steve *******
@Biff ******
Fair enough, is it still there? It's a new one on me. I'll take it all back. The British Embassy in Bangkok does still have consular services albeit dissapearing over timeRichard *******
@Steve ******
Give it up mateBiff *******
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Apart from the one in Chiang Mai.
Steve *******
@Bi**
. We know this but they all take place at the British Embassy, they dont have a seperate Consulate in Thailand unlike some countriesBiff *******
Whatever door you use to enter the British embassy is irrelevant. Even while they still offer the letters you don’t use a door or a gate or a secret tunnel. You contact the consular services department and upload your documents then they post the letter to you. After they’ve taken your money, obviously.
Embassies represent country’s governments to other countries.
Consular services provide services to citizens of the countries the embassies represent.
Embassies represent country’s governments to other countries.
Consular services provide services to citizens of the countries the embassies represent.
Steve *******
@Richard ******
Try a search for 'laying off the booze' and ' how not to be a twat'Richard *******
@Steve ******
Try a search on "Diplomatic mission".Steve *******
@Richard ******
Give it up mateRichard *******
@Steve ******
I am not splitting hairs, I am pointing out that the Embassy as a diplomatic mission is separate and has a separate function from the Consular affairs section which has a focus on dealing with individual persons and businesses. By all means try to get an appointment with the Ambassador to discuss your passport, see how far you get.Steve *******
@Richard ******
FFS. Same entrance as to enter the British embassy, obviously in a different department to the Diplomatic mission. Good luck splitting more hairsRichard *******
@Steve ******
No but the "consular affairs" section is separate from the "Diplomatic mission" as defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.Steve *******
@Steve ******
Yes, at the British Embassy. Doh!Steve *******
@Richard ******
I dont think Britain has a 'consulate' in ThailandRichard *******
Sorry, I should have said "Consular affairs section".
Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTEROk. Thanks for clearing it up
Hopefully same process as last time.
Hopefully same process as last time.
Richard *******
@Steve ******
Not the Embassy. The consulate.Steve *******
Steven de Blaquiere incorrect, as biff says this purely down to the British embassy. Uk citizens had to verify their income as opposed to US or Australian citizens
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Biff *******
Thai immigration didn’t decide not to accept letters from the uk embassy. The uk embassy decided not to issue them any more.
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