Not sure if I’m lucky, or just maybe have done things correctly. My wife had a phone call from our local BB manager requesting we call into the office with some paperwork with regard to my account with them. For her it was her Thai ID, marriage certificate and house book. For me it was passport with current long term visa, bank books and driving licence. She did say there was no problem just a check up to see all was in order. We were there a max 30minutes while she checked everything and gave the all clear. She confirmed I would have no problems getting the 12 months bank statements and bank letter required in order to apply for my next retirement extension. I then visited immigration who confirmed there wouldn’t be a problem changing from monthly 65k transfers to 800k banked money method for my next extension.

Hi All, I’ve been asked for more info on two points:

1. Passport proof of location – They want a full copy of all passport pages (including blanks), with photos showing date/time taken. What’s the best way to prove this? If you’ve done it successfully, please share how.

2. Financial evidence – Requirement: 500,000 THB (e.g., 3 months of bank statements, sponsor letter, or 6 months of salary slips/income highlighted in transactions).

I’m a UK sole trader with no payslips. Should I just highlight transfers from my business to personal account (there are hundreds)? I’ve also had a low-profit 6 months—does that matter?

I have 500k THB in savings, but it was transferred from UK premium bonds (gov-backed, not a bank) less than 3 months ago. Will this be an issue?

Thanks in advance 👍

Hi guys. Thanks to advice on here i applied for a Non-O 90 day retirement visa (I intend to extend in Thailand but only got the option for 90 days on the Embassy website).

However when asked to provide proof of £18,000 in the bank i had a problem. I do have the amount JUST but its in 3 bank accounts and the Embassy web site only allows you to upload a single photo.

My son put all 3 accounts on one photo but it has not been accepted, they said they want a clear photo, not a screenshot of my proof.

I have tried calling to explain and ask for help but keep getting the "No-one available" and then get cut off.

Any of you guys any idea how i can get round this problem?

Maan, last week I applied for the digital nomad DTV with the London embassy, thinking the whole thing was surprising straightforward (clearly very naive).

They’ve just emailed me saying I now need:

1. Better quality passport scan – I already gave them the same scan I successfully used for another country visa.

2. Proof of current location – I already gave a bank statement with my address, but now they want a utility bill in my name, and I live with my parents in the UK so none are in my name.

3. Stamped bank statements – for closing balance and last three months. I’ve already given statements but not stamped; not sure my bank even does that.

4. Professional portfolio or company description – I already submitted a statement with screenshots of earnings showing consistent freelance activity.

5. Self-assessment tax return / statement of accounts / other HMRC docs – I haven’t been freelancing long enough to submit a tax return; maybe I could just give bank statements again?

6. Letter confirming employment/contract details – I work freelance across multiple platforms. Even though I meet the monthly requirements, none of my “clients” are going to provide a signed letter addressed to the embassy.

Am I just screwed here and out the visa fee?

Having gone through the bangkok bank frozen accounts problem is the a way of removing my 800,000 bht for my retirement visa and deposited into another bank without it affecting my visa requirements

Hello everyone,

I’m finally ready to apply for the DTV!

I’ve been reading so many different things and I’m hesitating between applying in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, or Jakarta.

I also have a Revolut account, and I’ve seen that some people still managed to apply successfully with it. If that’s true, I’d love to hear some positive feedback from you 🙂

Since I’m the owner of a company, I’d also like to know: do I need to provide the last 3 months of the company’s bank statements as well?

I’ve written to several embassies about Revolut but haven’t received any answers yet. Any advice or real experiences would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance

Guys, I am self employed with my own sole proprietorship business in my country. I receive income in my current account. So should I show my current account statement or transfer money to savings account and show it?

I also have more than a million baht in savings. What happens if I transfer half of it to my savings just to show that 500,000 baht balance and keep it there for 3 months? Does that work? Or sell my car and keep that money in my savings account for 3 months (I don't need my car anyway).

Please can someone explain about the sponsor letter. I am applying for a non O visa. Thanks

How do I get the bank letter from Bangkok Bank I Can get the statement emailed to me visa ic Non O on the monthly deposit method

If you request statements from Bangkok Bank do they email them or are you required to pick up at your home branch?