Proof of funds for visa extension - what formats?

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Re: Proof of funds for visa extension - what formats?

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Nereus wrote:
Procyon wrote:
Dannie Boy wrote:The year before it hadn't been a problem, but last year the officer who dealt with me said the rules had changed and head office now insisted that the bank book had a transaction the same date as the bank letter. So this was a change from previous rules/interpretations, so it was for this reason that I advised others to ensure that they carry out a transaction on the date they get their letter.
Thank you for this, it was one of the answers I was looking for (as was 7 days), I can be better prepared now for their ever shifting requirements.
And I can assure that it is NOT a requirement to make a transaction on the day that you obtain your letter from the bank. The correct requriements are posted on the Immigration Website, where there is NO mention of any such "rule". Using a fixed deposit account as I do, without any transactions at ALL, never gets questioned.

The fact is: if you go to immrigation with the incorrect paperwork, you WILL be denied! And further more, if you believe what some official tells you to save his face, then you deserve any run around that comes your way!
You can't let it go can you. I had the correct paperwork but the official was saying the rules had changed. If the officer says I'm not going to process your visa unless you do as I say, what are you going to do - tell him he's wrong and your right, or bite your lip and do as he demands.

whether the "rules" have changed or simply this guy was being awkward I don't know, but I posted my experience to try to avoid others getting caught out.
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Re: Proof of funds for visa extension - what formats?

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Nereus wrote: And I can assure that it is NOT a requirement to make a transaction on the day that you obtain your letter from the bank. The correct requriements are posted on the Immigration Website, where there is NO mention of any such "rule". Using a fixed deposit account as I do, without any transactions at ALL, never gets questioned.

The fact is: if you go to immrigation with the incorrect paperwork, you WILL be denied! And further more, if you believe what some official tells you to save his face, then you deserve any run around that comes your way!
Utterly irrelevant, as you have seen by reading this forum and talking to people they make up their own rules there which are frequently shifting. I know TWO people that have been turned away for not having a transaction on the day, posts on here confirm that. One that was even turned away because the officer claimed it was in the "wrong bank".

The fact is: immigration officers can and will make up their own "requirements" as and when they please, unless you go with a high powered lawyer you are at their whim. This forum is a good source of intel to prepare oneself for hidden surprises.
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Re: Proof of funds for visa extension - what formats?

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Can someone clarify the seasoning rule? I understand it if you have 800k in the bank but I have 600k pension and 200k in the bank. My understanding (from another place) is there is no seasoning requirement for the 200k.
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That's how it's supposed to work but there's no guarantee that the local office will see it that way.
The only way to be sure is to ask them what they require.
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Just as a matter of interest, what is the best way to go about asking advice from an immigration official in Hua-Hin. Whenever I've been there, I always get intercepted by the staff who sit outside helping with forms and etc. I'm not sure if they are actually immigration officials or not, but I would be very reluctant to rely on information they give me considering they clearly don't know all the rules and etc.

The last time I went to apply for a 60 day extension, they were adamant that it cannot be done and simply turned me away. I then had to wait for a proper official to appear outside, and within about half an hour I had my extension.

So, if I need reliable advice, do I simply dodge the helpers and make my way directly to one of the officers?


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That's what I'd do, Takiap.
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Takiap wrote:Just as a matter of interest, what is the best way to go about asking advice from an immigration official in Hua-Hin. Whenever I've been there, I always get intercepted by the staff who sit outside helping with forms and etc. I'm not sure if they are actually immigration officials or not, but I would be very reluctant to rely on information they give me considering they clearly don't know all the rules and etc.
You are right not to rely on them. After my last post, I visited and asked the guy outside. He gave me the checklist of what is required for a retirement visa, which made no mention of any seasoning requirement for the pension + cash. When asked to confirm, he looked away and would not answer.
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To answer my previous question and update the forum, the 3 month seasoning rule DOES apply to any cash that forms part of the pension+cash 800,000 baht requirement.

i.e. If you have a pension that gives you 600,000 baht per year and you add 200,000 baht cash to make it up to 800k, that 200k has to be in the bank for 3 months.

Penalty, if it is not?

7,000 baht.
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Thanks for reporting back.
That's not how it's supposed to work but is obviously a local rule. Same same with 3 months seasoning for first time extension applications - it should only be two.
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