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Will a Non-O visa application be rejected if income is from wages instead of pension?

Chris *********************
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Evening all.

A friend of mine has been married to a thai lady for 2 years now,when he comes to visit he's been coming on visa exempt entry.

He's applying for a Non O visa 90 days, he can prove the 65k a month income, as he still works he's only 50 years old. He's worried that the money coming into his bank account is wages not any kind of pension, would the uk thai embassy knock him back for a visa, as when he's here there's no money going into his account. As they would see from bank statement it's money from a employer.
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A user is seeking advice for a friend applying for a 90-day Non-O visa after marrying a Thai woman. The friend earns a monthly salary, but is concerned that the visa application may be adversely affected because the income is from wages instead of a pension. The discussion highlights that, generally, the source of funds should not be a problem for visa approval, and the importance of showing overseas income transfers for visa extension purposes in Thailand.
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Peter *********
Peter *********
Thats quiet night
Steve ********
Steve ********
With a non-O visa/extension the restriction on employment is only within Thailand. Many non-O holders are FIFO workers who are in and out of Thailand on a regular basis. This practice is fine, and the monthly transfers of 65k can be from overseas employment. Although I'm not a FIFO worker, my first three years in Thailand, I was still working in my law firm for six months of the year. I had no pension at that stage, but Bangkok Immigration do not ask to see where the money from overseas comes from. I also moved around Thailand a bit for several years and other immigration offices I used similarly simply accepted the monthly transfers. The only criteria is the money MUST be transferred from overseas
Phillip ******
Phillip ******
Just put 400k in a thai account and be done with it. Its so easy, and if you can't afford it then stay home and keep working until you can.
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
I’ll ask a friend, who may be able to help your friend. That’s what friends are for 😂🤣
Paul *************
Paul *************
You said you are married same here. 2 years I have retired and getting a small private pension.

I have got the O visa for 90 days. In which time I will open a bank account with ten thousand pounds off four hundred thousand thai bahts to get the married year visa leaving this money in the bank guarantees that I will always have the right amount of money plus if the government gets tighter with regulations.And I have to leave, i've got some starting up money back in the uk.Or wherever I would end up lol i am told by the site as soon as I arrive there next week if to go and get the bank account sorted. My wife has the house farm with her book already
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
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@Paul ************
like I said in my post it's enquiry for a friend, iv been married 15 years with 2 daughters and been living here for the past 14 years, my friend is getting a bit worried because he comes on visa exempt and extends every time, imagration will pick up on it soon, with to many entries and extensions
Robbie *******
Robbie *******
@Paul ************
, ‘Start up money back home’ , smart man , always have a plan B .
Ian ********
Ian ********
Why not get marriage visa
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Ian *******
That's the visa he's applying for!
Greta *****
Greta *****
We all have a 'friend' like that one
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
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@Greta ****
o YES you have a friend you were asking for a couple of months ago was it something like only fans does it qualify for a DTV
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
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@Greta ****
what do you mean with that coment??
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
The source of the funds shouldn't matter for most embassies. Though he'll need to figure out how to get the extension in Thailand if that's the plan, because he won't be able to use monthly income there.
Jyrki *********
Jyrki *********
@Brandon ***********
IS there difference If that's Works income instead of pension?
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Jyrki ********
not for the that embassy. But the UK embassy in Thailand doesn't certify income so there's no possibility of using any income for your first extension in Thailand.

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