I was fined 1600b this past Monday because I didn’t notify immigration within three days of my border crossing entry. I couldn’t apply for the 1900b extension without first paying the fine.
I’ve never traveled here with a one way ticket. If I had a Non O visa in hand I would. On this trip my return flight was booked as far out as it could, 10 months out. I’ll move back again as needed.
Use Western Union to your closest Western Union, $1.99 transfer. Banks here seem to be able to do whatever they want, fiduciary trust most likely doesn’t exist here. Cash is king!