Will my monthly deposit method for the 800,000฿ requirement work for my Non-O visa extension?

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Nov 8, 2024

13 days ago

Ken ********

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My 1 year on non-O visa is coming up in January..   Every month I got in the 65,000฿ (so I can withdraw the 800,000 after a year).  Monthly it was in on the same day or next, one time it was 4 days off.  And a couple of times it was in pieces (the 65,000 was divided up -  like 30,000, 10,000 and 25,000 all coming in at once) because otherwise Wise wouldn't get it in time.   Hoping this might work out somehow, or am I screwed up on this technicality... maybe dependent on the agent?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is concerned about meeting financial requirements related to their Non-O visa, specifically about the deposit amounts and timing. They mention consistently transferring 65,000฿ monthly to meet the 800,000฿ requirement but faced challenges with the transfers being in pieces or slightly delayed. Community comments emphasize that each immigration office may have different interpretations of the rules, and it is crucial to verify expectations regarding bank statements, transfer methods, and additional paperwork needed.

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Alastair *******

I transferred funds and Bangkok Bank didn’t put it in my account until the day after the end of the month. Took them three days.

The Khon Kaen Immigration Officer refused it! Even though there were eleven perfect months and one a day late!

One bites one’s tongue and has plan B!

This officer was subsequently “transferred” away for 12 months!

She’s now back but won’t acknowledge me in any shape or form🤣!

Make sure you have all your paperwork immaculate!

11 days ago

Tim *********

Every calendar month, 12 consecutive months before you apply, must have 65k or more. I've heard some IO want to see it in one transaction. I've also heard every transaction must be labelled on your bank statement as an international transfer. And I've been told you can only do monthly transfer method if your embassy in Thailand provides an affidavit confirming the amount of your income (many have stopped offering this service!). I can only join others in saying you should go to the IO now and ask EXACTLY what evidence you need to show. If there's a problem, you have time to have a Plan B.

12 days ago

Keith ************

@Tim ********

I think the part about the affidavit isn't accurate. I'm from a country that doesn't provide it, and I do the monthly transfer method. Why would they need an affidavit if the actual money is coming in?

11 days ago

Tim *********

@Keith ***********

I can't answer that, Keith. I asked about it in Jomtien, Chonburi and they said I had to have affidavit from my embassy. I explained the UK will not provide that document. She said then I need 800k, or ... shrugged her shoulders. Which IO do you deal with?

11 days ago

Keith ************

@Tim ********

Phuket. I had to start with 800k, and do the 65k deposits for a year. No affidavit from the US.

11 days ago

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Keith ************

Ian **********

I hope you chose 'long term living expenses in Thailand' with Wise otherwise it will not show as coming from abroad. You used to be able to do a combo with funds for retirement. Some in the bank and some monthly

12 days ago

Tim *********

@Ian *********

But again, each IO interprets the mixed method, and the evidence required, differently

12 days ago

Ken ********

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@Ian *********

yep always

12 days ago

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Ken ********

John ********

You will have to take the paperwork ie your bank statement for the year and show them to the immigration department and they will decide on the information you have given them they will say yes or No, so don't torch the money in your account until you have shown them

13 days ago

Bob **********

You could have dropped your banked money down to 400k after 3 months

13 days ago

Ken ********

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@Bob *********

I heard had to go back up 3 months before so didn’t bother

12 days ago

Graham ******

@Ken *******

yes it does if you do not have 12 consecutive months of 65k transfers