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What Should I Do to Prove My 800,000 Baht for My Non-OA Visa Extension in Thailand?

Visa Rules Non-OA Extension Bank Proof

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Hi All, I have a year’s extension based on a non-OA issued 15 years ago. I have the required 800,000 that’s been untouched for 15 years. My extension renewal date is Nov 11; I did a two week trip out of country, returning Jan 5 and did the TM30 paperwork in Jomtien on Jan 6. 

But what about submitting proof to an IO that my 800,000 still exists. When should I bring a photocopy of an updated bank book, should I get the 100 Baht bank letter, if I’m already late, options please? I’ve read that I have to do this again before renewal: when would that be? If I get back from a long out of country trip in October, what would this require?

Cheers, Alan

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The original poster (OP) inquires about the requirements for proving their 800,000 baht balance for a non-OA visa extension in Thailand. They seek guidance on the necessity of providing updated bank book photocopies or getting a bank letter, especially after a recent overseas trip. The community responds with advice on the process, including timelines for submitting proof of funds before renewal and when to check with immigration if traveling outside Thailand.

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James ********

OK ...its time to close commenting. The OP knows his options. Good luck.

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Bob **********

Bob **********

You say your on an extension of an O-A do you have the health insurance that they require???

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James ********

James ********

not at the moment. Is likely to get Non O when time comes this year for new stay/extension.

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Mikko ***********

Mikko ***********

Does Alan's posting mean that a non-OA visa issued outside can be extended every year in Thailand? No need to apply for a new non-OA visa in your country of residence.

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Mikko ***********

Mikko ***********

Thank you James,

I think I will stick to the Thai Embassy in Helsinki option, at least as long as they accept my int'l health insurance.

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James ********

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@Mikko **********

it can be extended inside Thailand...but with proof of health insurance per approved Thai policies.

Note the OP states he may choose to get a new Non O vs extending the O-A.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

You mean this ... I had to go to immigration 90:days after I got my last 0-A extension to show I still had the 800k .. this form shows what you need to bring

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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@Martin ********

Thanks for the question. I feel I’ve been vague or blah or whatnot, as George Wallace would say.

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James ********

James ********

@Martin ********

some immigration offices are requiring this...while others are not.

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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A look at this (proving funds before and after renewal date) at a well known expat forum suggests bringing proof 90 days after the renewal and again 60 days before the next renewal and, in either case, if out of country on either date, to bring proof on next entry (I’d have to go to Jomtien Immigrantion anyway, if TM30 rules don’t change). Does this seem right?

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James ********

James ********

Alan Marven you are correct. Jomtien does as you have stated. The Pattaya City Expats Club does its best to keep its members updated but its always good to double check with Jomtien. Thanks for your post.

Good Luck..

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Robert *******

Robert *******

no, it does not sounds right that you have to visit when ever an expat forum want you to go and show your bank books. You deal with Immigration and if they did not make an new appointment with you to show bank details, you are free to go where ever you want.

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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James, I’m considering going for a non-O visa instead of another extension to my original non-OA visa but will decide in the fullness of time (God, how I hate that expression).

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James ********

James ********

then be sure to read the helpful guide to Convert NonO to Extension of Stay posted by

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James ********

James ********

Are you planning to get an Extension of your

O-A based visa?

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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Thanks again Robert. I always get the multiple re-entry stamp. I am still wondering about proving my retirement bank account balance (2 or 3 months after recent renewal and the same proof before renewal date, given that I’ll likely be out of country for 3 to 4 months. What think you.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

You show your bank account and letters from bank with other documents when you apply for an Extension of Stay, that is it, you show documents again 1 year later if you apply again for a new 1 year Extension of Stay..

But some Immigration Offices might give you a document with a date, about 3 months after application to come back to show your bank book again with the minimum 800,000 Thb. If you do not have that documents, which you signed to agree, you do not have to visit Immigration to show your bank books

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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I told myself that already, Warren. Thanks.

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Warren ***********

Warren ***********

It may be best to go get the 100 Bt letter from the Bank to be on the safe side.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Thanks, you apply for a new 1 year Extension of Stay during the last 30 days, in this case between 12 oct and 11 nov, some cities you can apply 15 days earlier.

If you travel again make sure you did have a Multiple Re-Entry Permit (see example) and on return in October you wil get 11 Nov 2020 stamped again in the passport.

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Alan ********

Alan ********

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Yes to both, Robert.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

When you left the country and on return 5th Jan you got a new stamp with Day of arrival 5 jan 2020 and under that Admitted until

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/2020

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Robert *******

Robert *******

You have an big stamp like this example that says in the second line:

Extension of Stay permitted up to 11 Nov 2020 ?

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