Proof of funds for visa extension - what formats?

[Big Boy]

Getting ready for my annual extension I went to my bank today to get my bank book made up. The previous transaction was 5 Jul'14 - last year's extension. When I've done this previously, they have updated my book with every transaction. My next transaction now shows 25 May'15 deposit of 892,781.87 and a withdrawal of 899.969.

In fact, my last deposit was 26 Mar'15 of 383,285.04 with regular withdrawals since. My intention is to renew on 26 Jun'15, but my book shows sufficient funds from 25 May'15, not 26 Mar'15, so my bank book will be 2 months short.

When I pointed this out to the girl, and she eventually understood my dilemma after seeking help from somebody else, the solution was to print me 12 month's transactions. However, the transactions in my bank book are totally out of line with the statement. As far as I can see, the statement is correct.

My questions:

- Is a bank statement acceptable at immigration?

- Will Immigration need to see my bank book as well?

- Are the mis-matches likely to cause a problem?

- If I get refused because of what appears to me to be the bank's stupidity/laziness how long does a proof of income letter from the British take to obtain i.e. would 12 days be long enough? What type of evidence do the Embassy require - I have my latest P60 - is that enough? What else will they need?

[Big Boy]

In addition, I also have a letter from Civil Service Pensions detailing my latest pay rise/gross income.

[Dannie Boy]

From my experience, immigration want to see the bank letter and bank book up to date and showing that you've had the funds of 800,000+ for a minimum of 3 months. Last year they made a point of making me go back to the bank because my last transaction in my book was about 2 weeks earlier, even though the amount was the same as the letter, so this year I withdrew 1000 baht before getting my book made up and letter produced. From that, I read it that Imm look for any excuse to turn you away.

Never gone down the Brit Emb route, but would have assumed that a copy of your P60 and current pension statement would befall they need - hopefully somebody will confirm how long they take to turn it around, but would have thought you have plenty of time.

[Nereus]

However, the transactions in my bank book are totally out of line with the statement. As far as I can see, the statement is correct.

I would be inclined to blame the dog(s), the one that ate the bankbook! You also need a letter from the bank stating that the amounts are correct, so immigration "should" accept the statement, along with the letter.

[mo1]

what are the consequences/option in the event that funds are in only for 1 month instead of 3 months?
factual answers will be apreciated

[Big Boy]

what are the consequences/option in the event that funds are in only for 1 month instead of 3 months?
factual answers will be apreciated

When my 'O' visa did not permit me to make the full 90 day seasoning requirement (could only manage 89 days), we had to come to an 'arrangement' which was beneficial to both parties.

[Big Boy]

Getting back to the OP, I did what I've advised several to do in the past. I've just come back from Immigration, where I asked them.

It seems that I'm not the first with this problem. They are not happy at the bank's laziness, but providing the bank provide a letter, admitting their error, and confirming the transactions on the statement are accurate, there won't be a problem.

I now have to persuade the bank to lose face and admit their error.

[lomuamart]

Hopefully you can get things sorted out with your savings but in the event that you need an Embassy letter, here's the procedure and time scales from their site:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... mmigration

[Thistle]

I believe it is who happens to be on the desk,and their frame of mind,and the time you visit.I have recently obtained a new visa,[multiple entry],retirement.They requested full copies of bank book for the last 3 months,plus a copy of a transaction taken place the same day.The bank letter seems totally irrelevant,although you must produce this.Outside of this the usual paperwork seems to be acceptable,and stamps are given without a problem.

[Thistle]

Big Boy,i honestly believe it depends upon who you,or the wife happens to encounter on the day.Good luck.

[Big Boy]

I know where you're coming from. However, Mrs BB was there as well, and if there's any backtracking, she'll know exactly who gave us the information, and I've seen her attack the Thai Army when they tried to renege on an agreement. Immigration could be entertaining on my renewal day in the unlikely event they change their mind.

Some people have a gripe with officialdom like this, but I can honestly say, Immigration have been no less than helpful with me. Those guys have a job to do, and as an ex Civil Servant, I can appreciate the need to work within rules.

At the end of the day, I will still have sufficient time for the 'proof of income' route if needs be, but having made the visit this afternoon, I am fairly certain that it won't come to that.

[Nereus]

Each to his own, but if you are going to use the 800K method, then it is much better to put it in a fixed term deposit account. It also earms a bit better interest in such accounts, if you opt for a 4 month term.

[Matlot]

Which is the easier option. Proof of income or proof of funds in the bank?

[Dannie Boy]

Which is the easier option. Proof of income or proof of funds in the bank?

Assuming you qualify by both methods, proof of funds in the bank takes a 10 minute visit to the bank to get the letter and your bank book updated and at most banks costs 100 baht. If you read the link provided by lomumart, the British Embassy charge more than 2000 baht to provide a certified letter and it takes about 10 days to obtain. Does that answer your question?

[Matlot]

Certainly does, thanks.