What paperwork do I need from my bank to renew my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Dec 19, 2023
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Bennett ********
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Hi all. I’m renewing my 1-year Non-O retirement extension for the first time. My question: What paperwork is required from my bank when renewing? I’m in Bangkok, U.S. passport. My 800,000฿ is in my regular account that I use all the time. Do they need a statement of all transactions for the year? It will be so long. Or is there some kind of summary of monthly balances the bank provides? Thanks for any advice.
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To renew your 1-year Non-O retirement extension in Thailand, you will need a bank letter from your bank and a 1-year bank statement. The bank letter confirms your balance and must be dated close to your immigration appointment, as it is usually valid for only a few days. While the bank statement may be lengthy, immigration is primarily interested in verifying that you have maintained the required 800,000฿ balance, rather than reviewing individual transactions. Make sure to update your bank book on the day of your immigration appointment and consider obtaining photocopies of all pages of your bank book, signed as needed.
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Bennett ********
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Hi all. Just a heads up on timing - Bangkok Bank said a full-year statement will take up to 3 business days. They can print out 6 months on the spot, but not the full year. FYI to allow time for that. (I’m still early, my current stamp is good until end of January. But please keep it in mind anyone running short on time!)
Aake **********
When I do an extension, I show a certificate from the embassy that I have an income of more than 65,000 baht every month. Don't need any money in the bank
Marty *********
@Aake *********
The OP is an American and cannot do this because our embassy no longer provides income affidavits. This is the OP’s first 1 year extension. If he deposits 65,000 baht to his Thai bank account each month for 1 year then he can use the income method by showing a 1 year bank statement.
Mike *******
@Aake *********
this seems easier and less demanding of your capital investments.
David *********
In Pattaya the bank letter was valid for three business days. Don’t forget photocopies of all pages in your bank book and have each photocopy signed. As stated before make sure you bank book (passport) is updated the same day you go to immigration.
Nick ************
I asked my immigration office to write down instructions for my bank telling them exactly what was required so I didnt have to explain and get misunderstood.
Bennett ********
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Marty *********
Also check with your bank about the 1 year bank statement. My bank is Kasikorn. The statement was a couple of hundred baht and they produced it on the spot so it is very easy to do. Some banks make you wait a few days for a one year statement.

There are bank branches downstairs at Bangkok Immigration. Check to make sure that your bank has a branch there and has teller machines outside the branch.
Graham *******
you have a bank book don't you, would that be enough?
Damo ***********
Graham *******
@Damo **********
at BKK bank everyone has a bank book.
Damo ***********
@Graham ******
at most banks everyone has a bank book…

If someone has made hundreds of transactions during the year and did not get the bankbook updated after each transactions you will find the bank updates it with 2 lines:-

1. Total debits dor statement period

2. Total credits for statement period.

Need letter from bank and monthly statements for last year which the bank will print off.. it is these monthly printed statements where the hundreds of transactions will show.
Marty *********
I would get a one year bank statement. The last one was over 10 pages long. They are just looking to see if you dropped below 800,000 which is easy to check with a quick scan of the statement. They aren’t examining each transaction. You also need to bank letter which is different than year statement. Both will be valid for a week at Bangkok Immigration. On the day I went to immigration I would make a cash withdrawal and update my bank book at the machines at my bank downstairs.

I also just had one account. I kept 800,000 + a 400,000 baht buffer and then transferred monthly expense money on top of that. I never had a problem about dropping below the 800,000 limit.
Nick ************
@Marty ********
mine were not valid for a week and had to be dated tge day of application. As initially I was refused I had to get another set of statements and the letter and my bank book to show a transaction on the day all over again 4 days later.
Marty *********
@Nick ***********
The OP asked about Bangkok Immigration and in Bangkok the documents are valid for a week.

Also, there any many bank branches inside the CW center along with the Immigration office. If you need to do bank business then you can just go downstairs.
Bennett ********
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@Marty ********
Thanks! Once Immigration did ask me for an additional document that I was able to get from the Bangkok Bank branch on site.
Nick ************
@Marty ********
didnt notice the bit about Bangkok but even there I would check everything because the rules change like the wind.
Marty *********
@Nick ***********
Extended at Bangkok immigration for 6 years and the rules didn’t change. Go 45 days early and you always have time to deal with any issues.
Nick ************
@Marty ********
I go as early as I can as there are always issues. 30 days here.
Bennett ********
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Bennett ********
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@Nick ***********
In Bangkok?
Peter *********
Need letter off bank for immigration

Need a 1 year bank statement up to the day you go do visa.

Bank book updated showing day you go do visa
Bennett ********
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@Peter ********
thank you!
Stuart ***********
@Bennett *******
I opened a second account for this reason. One account with the money deposited for immigration and another for daily use with many transactions.
Melissa *********
@Stuart **********
same for me
Andy ********
@Stuart **********
smart move!

1. You don’t need to show your daily spending.

2. You save money on the bank charges for yearly statement. Some banks charge per page meaning you print one page against potentially 12 plus.
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