Why do I need a stamped income letter from my embassy instead of bank statements for my retirement visa in Thailand?

Oct 17, 2022
2 years ago
Stephen **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello again folks, thanks a million for your help with my retirement visa question. Immigration say I need a stamped income letter from my embassy instead of the bank statements but my statements show more than the required income each month... is this usual now?
830
views
1
likes
18
all likes
10
replies
0
images
7
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is inquiring about the requirement for a stamped income letter from their embassy for a retirement visa in Thailand instead of providing bank statements, which show that they meet the necessary income criteria. Comments reveal that this requirement may vary depending on nationality, and it's noted that if the embassy provides an income affidavit, it will be essential to use that for the visa application process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Nicholas *********
15K fixed my problem
Todd *********
@Nicholas ********
always does 🙂
Stephen **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks to all... yes, the Irish embassy had a form ready for me to fill etc... so I guess that's that
John **********
If your embassy provides an income affidavit then you MUST use that and can't use monthly income. Whether or not the Irish embassy does so I don't know.
Jarkko *********
@John *********
Does that mean, if one has affidavid from embassy for income, one doesn't need to show how much is transferred to thai bank account, monthly? It is calculated by the amount shown in affidavid?
John **********
Todd *********
No it’s not at all the usual. Depends on your Nationality/passport.
Sid *******
I had a friend told the same thing . IO told him next year to just bring in letter from embassy instead of bank statements.
Stuart *********
What nationality are you?
Stephen **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else