Answered8 months ago
Why did Bangkok Bank not provide necessary paperwork for my retirement visa renewal?
I went to Bangkok Bank (Pattaya) to ask them if they could provided the paper necessary to renew my retirement visa. They did not answer that question but they did tell me for 25,000 they could renew the visa... I lucked out because the teller "has a friend".
I went to another visa agent (Pattaya) and they said 14,000. They said Bangkok Bank no longer provides the necessary paperwork
and gave me the address to another bank to open account.
I went to another visa agent (Pattaya) and they said 14,000. They said Bangkok Bank no longer provides the necessary paperwork
and gave me the address to another bank to open account.
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the process and costs associated with renewing a retirement visa in Thailand, specifically in Pattaya. The original poster (OP) expresses confusion regarding the necessary paperwork from Bangkok Bank, stating they were quoted a high fee for assistance by a teller who claimed to have a 'friend'. Other community members offer insights, noting that Bangkok Bank typically provides the required bank letter for visa renewal if certain account conditions are met (like maintaining a specified balance). There are varying personal experiences shared, indicating that some individuals have faced difficulties in the process while others have enjoyed smooth interactions with the bank. Additionally, some participants recommend alternative banks and agents in Pattaya, emphasizing the importance of having correct documentation, and suggest that the fees associated with using agents can sometimes be seen as beneficial for convenience.
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PinkFr******
An I incorrect in thinking OP has either the cash or income requirement, and they are pretty much requesting a bank book update / receipt / certificate for immigration?
That’s dogshit man
That’s dogshit man
Hello *********
Immigration Division 1 for me at least, only needed the Bank letter to certify my balance and my original Bank Book with copies of each page signed by me. Bank letter is 100 baht. Sounds like you really do need an agent to handle the process for you.
Robert *********
Try outside Pattaya. Just like everything else, different offices have different rules.
Scott ***********
Its called a bank statement.. ใบแจ้งยอด.. learn some thai if you want to live here..
Simon **********
You can get the required information from any branch of the bank, it doesn’t have to be from “your” branch.
Nick **********
What if you kept then present your monthly statements for a year?
Would this be accepted in lieu of the letter?
Would this be accepted in lieu of the letter?
Michael **********
A friend of a friend of a friend is called a Pen Pal. 🤣
Terence **********
I got paperwork statement from bkk bank 1 month ago for my retirement 1 year visa everythink ok
Mick ******
When we do my 3rd 90 day report immigration give us 4forms
( Tm7,stm2,stm9,stm11 stm2 has two sheets. 4 photos of us inside and outside our house
( Tm7,stm2,stm9,stm11 stm2 has two sheets. 4 photos of us inside and outside our house
Raymond *********
Marc Widmer I have account with Bangkok bank for day to day use and a account with Krungshi with 800,000 not touched for visa renewal purposes I do use a agency solely because I'm not confident with the paperwork
Ken *********
Find a different bank I’ll never open a account with Bangkok bank
David *********
More nonsense from the Pattaya plonkers....😆
Robert *********
The bank is pushing dodgy illegal visas? Wow
Terary **********
OPRobert Connell Less "the bank" but rather bank employees who "have a friend" oddly all the employees have the same "friend".
Robert *********
Terary Apellido thats like me working for the Ford dealer and trying to sell you an illegal import.
Robert *********
Terary Apellido when the bank employee is behind the counter, the employee is representing the bank. I stand by my comment.
Terary **********
OPRobert Connell Oh I don't disagree with you... it's just the employee/bank is push the optics that it's not the bank offering visa services.
Sarick **********
Please be advised that Bangkok Bank will freeze the amount of 800,000 or 400,000 baht in your account for a period of four months.
The letter you normally sign to request the certified letter will now serve as your authorization allowing the bank to freeze the funds for four months.
The letter you normally sign to request the certified letter will now serve as your authorization allowing the bank to freeze the funds for four months.
Terary **********
OPSarick Sayavara I am not surprised.
Kyle ********
To much bullshit with Bangkok bank after the scandal in Pattaya branch, glad i open with another bank
Stephen ********
As soon as I see that word "agent"' I see another word "scam". 14,000 baht later.......😂
Mark **********
I got the paperwork easy from Krungsri bank. Not an issue and think cost me 100 baht
Patrick ********
Kevin Looks Like your in a bit of a pickell ! Its all about money , im sure once you make a small deposit in the outher BANK .They will make things wrighit for a lot less Regards BROTHER 🍀🍀🍀👍
Marc ********
I have seen in Bangkok Bank in Jomtien serving people asking for statements for visa🤷♂️
ConfidentR***********
All banks provide statements and papers it's around 300 baht
THAI ******************************
We assist with yearly renewal even if you have Bangkok Bank, and it's around 14-16k thb.
Валерий ***********
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THAI ******************************
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Antoine ******
Bangkok bank statement: 100 THB Visa fee: 1900 THB. If you prepare all the documents in advance by following the list they give you at the immigration office or that you find online, it literally takes you less than a morning to do, including the bank, the immigration office and an hour's journey between the two.
Brian ***************
Correct bkk no more
Terry *********
The only thing the bank does is give you a letter stating the amount of money in your account.
John *******
You ask BKk for a 12 month statement 200bht. It takes 1 week then ask for a letter for immigration 100 bht. Did this and renewed my visa today no problems. Take you documents, bankbook and passport with 2 photos to an agent. I used Thai Assist(Chiang Mai) agent. Fantastic service and reasonably priced. They will give you a time/date when to meet at immigration
Terary **********
OPJohn Cryer You did this in Pattaya - but you're using a chiang mai agent, and they gave you a good price to come all the way down to pattaya? Or you did not do this in Pattaya?
John *******
Terary Apellido I did this in cm
Yorky ******
That’s bullshit banks don’t renew visa
Mark *************
Steve
@Steve ********
Stephen ***********
Been with BKB for 30 + years & never had a problem.
Something is fishy with this post!!
Something is fishy with this post!!
Terary **********
OPStephen Griffiths In Pattaya? Which branch?
Stephen ***********
Terary Apellido no, Bangkok & Phop Phra
Andy ********
Do it properly in the 1st place
Colin ***************
They must have your picture on the wall.
Terary **********
OPColin W Goodfellow Most all Farang look pretty much the same..
Colin ***************
Terary Apellido Yawn.
Toby *********
Just get the letter and statement for no more than 200 baht and do it yourself. It's so simple.
John **********
Strange story...is this real???
Kevin ********
This is total rubbish 👎
Buster *************
WHAT??????
Dirk *************
I experienced no difficulties with Bangkok Bank during my time in Hua Hin.
Guido ********
my Agent in Jomtien
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Baht
Steve ********
Guido Corner which one please ?
Lizzie ***********
Guido Corner I did it myself 1900 baht . You were robbed 🤣
Guido ********
Lizzie Robertson You dont know the difference between NON O and NON O/A
Mervyn ********
Guido Corner or do it yourself, free, just 1,900thb for the visa. Never understood the need for an agent when it is so easy to do yourself.
John *********
Mervyn Baines Because you get rubbish interest in Thailand when you can get 10 + in the UK
Guido ********
Mervyn Baines I have since 15 Years NON O-A but i dont have the Thai insurance.
So i need an agent since last year.
Before they accepted my foreign insurance.
So i need an agent since last year.
Before they accepted my foreign insurance.
Mervyn ********
Guido Corner I have since 15 Years NON O-A but i dont have the Thai insurance.
So i need an agent since last year.
Before they accepted my foreign insurance. So why state this?
So i need an agent since last year.
Before they accepted my foreign insurance. So why state this?
Guido ********
Mervyn Baines Yes, i did it 15 years ago.
This time you must have only money,no insurance.
This time you must have only money,no insurance.
Mervyn ********
Guido Corner Insurance: Mandatory health insurance covering at least 40,000 THB for outpatient and 400,000 THB for inpatient treatment (for O-A visas). O-A not O.
Mervyn ********
Guido Corner non OA is for applying outside of Thailand.
Guido ********
Mervyn Baines You need for NON OA
Mervyn ********
Guido Corner You don't need insurance if you are applying in Thailand. I have it but i don't need it for my visa.
Ken ************
Kasikorn Bank best one to use
Kerry ******
Bangkok Bank DEFINITELY provides the BANK LETTER needed as a part of your Extension paperwork and THAT is it.
I go to my local branch of BB the day before I apply for my next Extension and within minutes I've gotten my Bank Letter and updated my bank book and am on my way.
And applying for a new Extension at Immigration costs 1,900 baht.
That is - assuming you actually have the money in the bank and meet all the other requirements for the Extension and aren't trying to scam your way around those requirements.
I go to my local branch of BB the day before I apply for my next Extension and within minutes I've gotten my Bank Letter and updated my bank book and am on my way.
And applying for a new Extension at Immigration costs 1,900 baht.
That is - assuming you actually have the money in the bank and meet all the other requirements for the Extension and aren't trying to scam your way around those requirements.
Kevin ********
Kerry Dunn you are missing one important paper and that is one year of bank statement plus copy of your bank book
Terary **********
OPKerry Dunn In Pattaya? Which branch? or is it easier to understand if I say
in PATTAYA which BRANCH?
in PATTAYA which BRANCH?
Terary **********
OPKerry Dunn In Pattaya?
Donald ********
Kerry Dunn not every office is the same. I glad yours works for you.
Dario ********
What a load of nonsense
John *********
Sounds like you are being taken for a ride
Whilst you might get an account open, if it hasn't been properly processed a month or so later it could easily be closed
Whilst you might get an account open, if it hasn't been properly processed a month or so later it could easily be closed
Chris *******
Yeh well Bangkok Bank will not give you papers to do your visa instead they will block your account
Por *************
What is the name of the teller and the branch?
If it is a renewal, you already have an account, requesting a statement and a letter confirming your balance is 100-200 Baht. If they say no, then you report them to BOT.
If it is a renewal, you already have an account, requesting a statement and a letter confirming your balance is 100-200 Baht. If they say no, then you report them to BOT.
Larry ******
A lot of bullshit posts here.
Michael ******
I have Bangkok Bank and just renewed my Visa
David ****************
Never had a problem if you have money for your visa they give you the letter you require.
Sam ******
@David ***************
it costs more in lost interest to transfer your foreign funds to a Thai bank than it costs to pay an agent.David ****************
Sam Ward you must get some interest, that money you have is worth feck all anyway lol.
Sam ******
@David ***************
I earn > 5% having my funds in a managed fund in Australia. I'd earn less than 1% in a Thai bank account. So it would cost me 20,000 baht per year to transfer 500,000bt to a Thai account. Agents charge less.Until retirement visa allows you to leave your funds where they are, people are going to continue to try to flaunt the requirements.
It's especially baffling now that you can get a DTV which doesn't require you to transfer *anything* in order to get a 5 year visa. You can keep your funds where they are for DTV, and only need to show proof that the funds exist.
Patrick **********
Exactly
Wayne *******
Patrick Kangaroo you have no clue either that’s , you don’t know what you are talking about.
Stop assuming because it makes you look pathetic.
Stop assuming because it makes you look pathetic.
David ****************
Wayne Lucas thankyou for your advice must remember your name when down doing my visa maybe have a job for you seeing you know better than them
Wayne *******
@David ***************
David everyone is different although they have the lot went to the green bank and waited longer than at a blue or yellow bank. You can have identical paperwork and sometimes theirs an issue.
What works for you may not work for others and they have everything.
So it’s a case by case matter.
David ****************
Disagree Wayne everyone has the same hoops to jump just the money dodgers and their agents fuck it up for some.
Wayne *******
@David ***************
that’s not correct you don’t know what you are talking about.Stop assuming because it makes you look pathetic.
Rob *********
Got all the required documents from SCB a few days ago with no issues.
Chris *********
I am on spousal but isn't that nothing more than the formal balance history letter that all Thai banks produce for a nominal fee
Terary **********
OPChris Roberts In Pattaya? Which bangkok bank branch?
Russell ***********
that’s bollocks, just done it, stop spreading fear & not facts
Terary **********
OP@Russell **********
In Pattaya? Which branch?Russell ***********
Terary Apellido Ubon Ratchathani
Christopher *************
Many Thais will use any opportunity to make money, even if they scam someone. It's sad.
Taffy *******
If you go to bank and have had the
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0 baht in for bank for 4 months then Bangkok bank issue you a letter for 100 baht which the immigration office readily accepts
Kevin *********
Bangkok Bank supply an annual statement and official letter for immigration on request.
Waiting time only 25 minutes.
Waiting time only 25 minutes.
John *********
Every Bank is different you have to use the same bank where you opened it it doesn't matter if it's the same company
Wayne *******
John Crapper John not entirely correct you can open an account at one branch and then go to another branch to get your statement.
Been there done that no problems at all.
Been there done that no problems at all.
John *********
Wayne Lucas It costs extra money
Wayne *******
Chris Paling you were taken for a ride for sure when it’s doesn’t seem right it’s not.
Wayne *******
Think about it why? Because I am a privileged (or priority/premium) bank customer.
I scan my card at the ticket machine not take a ticket. You wouldn’t even understand why?
Gee some of you guys don’t have a clue.
I scan my card at the ticket machine not take a ticket. You wouldn’t even understand why?
Gee some of you guys don’t have a clue.
Chris ********
Wayne Lucas i had to use krungsri bank, agency used same company but different branch. I had to pay 600b commission for the money transfer.
Wayne *******
John Crapper what how can you make that statement it costs nothing
Mervyn ********
John Crapper No it does not.
Mervyn ********
John Crapper Not true. I use a local SCB bank as it is closer than the one i originally opened 29 years ago, never a problem. 200thb and statement and letter done in about 20 minutes.
John *********
Mervyn Baines How much would the statement be from the original opening
Mervyn ********
John Crapper 29 years ago i was working so no need of a statement. I have been retired for the last nearly 8 years. A statement used to be 100thb now it is 200thb.
Scott ***********
Bangkok bank is fine but some agents have their preferred bank. Used bkk last month, no issues.
Yngve *********
Like korrupt her som i norge
Brook ********
Why would anyone continue to do business with Bangkok Bank?
Roberto ***********
I have an account with them, never have any problem, play straight, you will too
Brook ********
Regardless of your experience, there are apparently a lot of people reporting that they cannot access THIER money due to unilateral restrictions imposed by the bank.
John *********
Brook Powers People only have a problem because they don't update the information
Stephen ********
Brook Powers People who opened accounts using agents and continue to use agents perhaps?
Lizzie ***********
Brook Powers because it's a good bank. Never had a problem in all the years I've lived here
Bobbo **********
Brook Powers I have been customer in bangkok bank since 1989, live in thailand permanent since 2005 and never had problem with bank or immi, if follow ruels it should not be any problem 🤣
Pat *********
Bobbo Eriksson Same as myself, Bobbo!!! I have 3 a/c's with BB since 1984 and have never had any problem.
David ****************
Brook Powers why not if you are all above board what's the issue
Brook ********
@David ***************
freezing accounts and all the restrictions not required by immigration.Stephen ********
Brook Powers I've been with Bangkok Bank for 12 years. Never had account frozen, never had restrictions! There again, I do everything legal and have never used an agent 👍👍😆
Brook ********
Wayne Lucas the Thai government is not requiring freezing of funds for longer than required by immigration. The bank is doing that unilaterally.
Wayne *******
Brook Powers brook yes correct but it’s required by the Thailand government because of the scam that occurred,
Immigration doesn’t change policy the Thai government does.
Immigration doesn’t change policy the Thai government does.
Wayne *******
@David ***************
David when everything is above board you can still have issues been there done that was with a friend who went to that green bank and just a longtime waiting it was a joke had a few issues and she had been eight times previously to the same branch and still they procrastinate about her visa renewal stuff. She owns condos uses that bank regular yet when it comes to visa renewal it’s like going to the dentist, what will we do this time.
Michelle *********
Go to a legit company who can help you.
Mick ******
I have an account with Bangkok bank and they will give you a statement which is all you need to prove your finances to allow the retirement visa to be renewed
Ron ********
The less you post about this, the better, or a loophole will get closed that many unfortunate rely on to stay here.
Charmae *******
Loopholes should be shut
Wayno *******
Bangkok Bank gave me everything I need to renew 2 weeks ago.
Mick **********
I can smell it
Bob **********
I got a one year statement showing my monthly transfers from Bangkok Bank’s app I printed it and they accepted it along with the bank letter which the bank supplied
Terary **********
OPBob D'Andrea IN Pattaya?
Bob **********
Terary Apellido yes but also needed lease and owners ID signed copy of house book and company paper for the condo this was a first
Terary **********
OPBob D'Andrea Pattaya?
Nick ************
I got my extension based on 12 monthly transfers to Bangkok Bank last week. I printed statements from the app. I needed nothing provided by the bank. Same for last two years. I do not have
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0 baht in the account to freeze.Nick ************
Bob D'Andrea I dudcthexsame and wasn't asked for a bank letter.
Dick ********
Report that teller to the police. The immigration police.
Colin **********
There is something more to this post than he is saying.
Gram **********
Bangkok bank is 100 baht
Gram **********
Sorry 1900
Mark *********
Gram Woodhead Yeah direct and you do the paperwork, wait
Gram **********
Mark Schultz I am done within ,20 minutes
The 90 day just 2 minutes
Unless I bring my Thai wife somehow she turns the whole thing into a shit show about her
So I try my best not to take her
I tell immigration she is really sick
The 90 day just 2 minutes
Unless I bring my Thai wife somehow she turns the whole thing into a shit show about her
So I try my best not to take her
I tell immigration she is really sick
Christian ********
Gram Woodhead yes thats true. never bring your thai wife.
Tom ********
Go to immigration and ask them for the list of requirements not the bank, then do it yourself if you have the funds.
Lizzie ***********
Tom Jarvis or simply look it up on their website. Save yourself a trip
Tom ********
Lizzie Robertson Personally I like to create a good relationship with them as it helps in the future, they are not Ogre's and they are very helpful if you show respect.
Jim ***********
Ordered bank statements for renewal other day. Told 5 business days wait. I asked open another account as original accounts in another province, told me buy a property first before allowing me open account here, after this renewal I won't use Bangkok bank again, easier using my Kasikorn account now on saves going other province for credit notes for 65k monthly transfers as only get original branch opened
David ****************
Jim Patterson download your statements for free bkb easy
John **********
Bangkok Bank can definitely provide the paperwork required for an extension of stay assuming you have an account there. One can only assume you either don't have an account with them or your account finances didn't meet the criteria for an extension, hence the "offer".
Terary **********
OP@John *********
A) I suspect you don't have a lot experience with Pattaya. B) My finances were fine, they didn't bother to look the were more interested in my visa stamps... It was a question of provided visa services and not bank services... but you'll make a good detective... You GO Austin Power
Scott ********
Terary Apellido the bank provides visa services? So immigration must provide banking services then. You’re getting played.
Rodney *********
Scott Cassio Which branch you go to? My acct is at Pattaya Big C 2
John **********
@Terary *********
you're going to have to explain that
Sebastian ********
@John *********
I think you are right. There is more to this than the OP is stating. I bank with them and have done for 10 years with no problems at all. Always manage to get my statements and letter with no drama at all.
Wayne *******
Sebastian Barrow Sebastian me the same but my Chinese wife she has had issue after issue.
We transferred most of the money into our yellow bank and red & white bank.
We told the branch manager I wouldn’t accept their racism against my wife being Chinese.
We change everything out rental properties were transferred to our red & white bank.
We use blue bank very rarely now we have it open just as an account and we are considering close the accounts.
I understand that blue bank got scammed by Russians and Chineses but to treat every Chinese or Russian the same that was enough for us.
My wife was profiled and that annoyed the heck out of us.
So bye, bye they lost a fair bit and my wife refuses to even enter the bank at all.
We transferred most of the money into our yellow bank and red & white bank.
We told the branch manager I wouldn’t accept their racism against my wife being Chinese.
We change everything out rental properties were transferred to our red & white bank.
We use blue bank very rarely now we have it open just as an account and we are considering close the accounts.
I understand that blue bank got scammed by Russians and Chineses but to treat every Chinese or Russian the same that was enough for us.
My wife was profiled and that annoyed the heck out of us.
So bye, bye they lost a fair bit and my wife refuses to even enter the bank at all.
Nigel **************
Sebastian Barrow yes me too I second that. 😉
Stephen ********
Sebastian Barrow Many expats use Bangkok Bank, so most of the bank staff know what it is that needs to be provided
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