Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Thai Visa => Topic started by: alans on July 18, 2019, 09:12:28 PM
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I know it's early days, but I just want to be as prepared as possible. I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement and will seek my first extension in March next year. I will be using the minimum 65,000 baht per month to meet the financial requirements, but can someone please tell me what other documentation I will need and also advise if my bank account was opened at a Bangkok branch, do I need to transfer it to a Buriram branch? I will be using the Buriram Immigration office.
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From what I have seen, this is still somewhat valid:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html)
However, as you mention income is the big issue. Since embassies are stopping income validation you need to ensure your ducks are in a row. With the 65K Baht you will probably need to prove that is coming into Thailand monthly. Having 800K Baht may be a better route if you can have it there 90 days prior to you applying for the extension.
What BI requires is the most important think to know as it seems each immigration office sets its own requirements, unfortunately they change without warning.
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Thanks for the reply. I use Bahtsmart to transfer my superannuation pension income each month from Australia to my Kasikorn account, so I have records of all of these transfers. I also save monthly Kasikorn statements and have been told I can get a letter from Kasikorn verifying the dates and amounts of the international transfers. My superannuation fund can also verify the monthly payments, in AUD and can advise why they cannot transfer direct to an international account, hence the reason for using Bahtsmart. I hope this provides adequate proof.
Thanks again.
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From what I have seen, this is still somewhat valid:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html)
However, as you mention income is the big issue. Since embassies are stopping income validation you need to ensure your ducks are in a row. With the 65K Baht you will probably need to prove that is coming into Thailand monthly. Having 800K Baht may be a better route if you can have it there 90 days prior to you applying for the extension.
What BI requires is the most important think to know as it seems each immigration office sets its own requirements, unfortunately they change without warning.
Things have change and old threads may not give you the information you need.
If you are from UK/US/AUS or Denmark you can no longer get a letter of income verification from your embassy. This means that your only options are 800k in the bank or 65k monthly income.
With the income method there is no "probably" about it. You NEED to show at least 65k entering your Thai bank from a foreign country every month. 63k this month and 67k next month does not work. It MUST be at least 65k every month.
The 800k must be in the bank for 2 months, not 90 days, prior to application. It must now be in the bank for 3 months after the extension has been granted also. The balance of your bank account can not dip below 400k for the entirety. If you do not adhere to the rules regarding bank balance after issue of extension then any subsequent applications will be denied.
With regards to having a bank account in Bangkok, that will depend on how friendly the branch in Buriram are. If they are willing to issue the required documents on behalf of the Bangkok branch then you will have no problems. If not, it is my understanding that you will not be able to transfer to Buriram but rather you will need to close your account in Bangkok and open a new one in Buriram.
With regards to documents needed you could ask Buriram immigration on your first visit, the visit you will need to make for your wife to file a TM30.
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will seek my first extension in March next year.
From what I have seen, this is still somewhat valid:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html)
However, as you mention income is the big issue. Since embassies are stopping income validation you need to ensure your ducks are in a row. With the 65K Baht you will probably need to prove that is coming into Thailand monthly. Having 800K Baht may be a better route if you can have it there 90 days prior to you applying for the extension.
What BI requires is the most important think to know as it seems each immigration office sets its own requirements, unfortunately they change without warning.
The 800k must be in the bank for 2 months, not 90 days, prior to application.
My understanding is that an extension requires 90 days, it is the initial application that can be 60 days (2 months).
So Starman you are saying the OP only needs 60 days for an extension?
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will seek my first extension in March next year.
From what I have seen, this is still somewhat valid:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html)
However, as you mention income is the big issue. Since embassies are stopping income validation you need to ensure your ducks are in a row. With the 65K Baht you will probably need to prove that is coming into Thailand monthly. Having 800K Baht may be a better route if you can have it there 90 days prior to you applying for the extension.
What BI requires is the most important think to know as it seems each immigration office sets its own requirements, unfortunately they change without warning.
The 800k must be in the bank for 2 months, not 90 days, prior to application.
My understanding is that an extension requires 90 days, it is the initial application that can be 60 days (2 months).
So Starman you are saying the OP only needs 60 days for an extension?
No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
Transfer money 10 Nov. (November is 1 month. 20 days.)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Dec ( Dec 31 Days, Dec is 2nd month. 51 total)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Jan (Jan 31 days, Jan Is 3rd month. 82 total)
Have in Bank 3 Feb ( Feb is 4th month, 85 days)
So that is 4 months, 85 days with denied visa.
But again, you are saying the Op can get his extension with 2 months?
Note that 2 months can be 31 July (1 day) and 1 Aug (1 day) which means 2 days is the same as 2 months.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
Transfer money 10 Nov. (November is 1 month. 20 days.)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Dec ( Dec 31 Days, Dec is 2nd month. 51 total)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Jan (Jan 31 days, Jan Is 3rd month. 82 total)
Have in Bank 3 Feb ( Feb is 4th month, 85 days)
So that is 4 months, 85 days with denied visa.
But again, you are saying the Op can get his extension with 2 months?
Note that 2 months can be 31 July (1 day) and 1 Aug (1 day) which means 2 days is the same as 2 months.
That is possibly the funniest and at the same time saddest thing you have ever written.
If you see my post I said "2 months prior to application". Even the most unknowledgeable and uneducated people would understand that. You of all people, who have already had you own warped method rejected, should understand what that means.
Funny non the less.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
Transfer money 10 Nov. (November is 1 month. 20 days.)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Dec ( Dec 31 Days, Dec is 2nd month. 51 total)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Jan (Jan 31 days, Jan Is 3rd month. 82 total)
Have in Bank 3 Feb ( Feb is 4th month, 85 days)
So that is 4 months, 85 days with denied visa.
But again, you are saying the Op can get his extension with 2 months?
Note that 2 months can be 31 July (1 day) and 1 Aug (1 day) which means 2 days is the same as 2 months.
That is possibly the funniest and at the same time saddest thing you have ever written.
If you see my post I said "2 months prior to application". Even the most unknowledgeable and uneducated people would understand that.
Funny non the less.
So according to you Starman the Op only needs 2 months (somewhere between 2 -62 days that you refuse to define). I say with his 1st extension he would need at least 90 days in the bank with 800,000 baht.
Exactly how many days does the op need have baht in the bank to get his 1st extension for a retirement visa?
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
Transfer money 10 Nov. (November is 1 month. 20 days.)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Dec ( Dec 31 Days, Dec is 2nd month. 51 total)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Jan (Jan 31 days, Jan Is 3rd month. 82 total)
Have in Bank 3 Feb ( Feb is 4th month, 85 days)
So that is 4 months, 85 days with denied visa.
But again, you are saying the Op can get his extension with 2 months?
Note that 2 months can be 31 July (1 day) and 1 Aug (1 day) which means 2 days is the same as 2 months.
That is possibly the funniest and at the same time saddest thing you have ever written.
If you see my post I said "2 months prior to application". Even the most unknowledgeable and uneducated people would understand that.
Funny non the less.
So according to you Starman the Op only needs 2 months (somewhere between 2 -62 days that you refuse to define). I say with his 1st extension he would need at least 90 days in the bank with 800,000 baht.
Exactly how many days does the op need have baht in the bank to get his 1st extension for a retirement visa?
Once again your insatiable appetite to try to undermine anything I say has come back to bite you on the arse. Here is the ruling. Lets see how many people think 2 days would be enough. It is not I that defines what 2 months really is. now is it? Go ahead. Put your money in the bank today and attempt to get an extension any earlier that 19th September.
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No. That is not what I am saying. I am not saying 60 days. I am saying 2 months.
So you are saying that the op will get his extension with 800K Baht in the bank for 2 months?
Amazing, I had an extension denied with 4 months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) in the bank, but only 85 days.
Not sure what that means. There are a lot more than 85 days in any combination of 4 months.
The rule of 2 months seasoning was introduced after you applied.
Transfer money 10 Nov. (November is 1 month. 20 days.)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Dec ( Dec 31 Days, Dec is 2nd month. 51 total)
Have in Bank 1 -31 Jan (Jan 31 days, Jan Is 3rd month. 82 total)
Have in Bank 3 Feb ( Feb is 4th month, 85 days)
So that is 4 months, 85 days with denied visa.
But again, you are saying the Op can get his extension with 2 months?
Note that 2 months can be 31 July (1 day) and 1 Aug (1 day) which means 2 days is the same as 2 months.
That is possibly the funniest and at the same time saddest thing you have ever written.
If you see my post I said "2 months prior to application". Even the most unknowledgeable and uneducated people would understand that.
Funny non the less.
So according to you Starman the Op only needs 2 months (somewhere between 2 -62 days that you refuse to define). I say with his 1st extension he would need at least 90 days in the bank with 800,000 baht.
Exactly how many days does the op need have baht in the bank to get his 1st extension for a retirement visa?
Once again your insatiable appetite to try to undermine anything I say has come back to bite you on the arse. Here is the ruling. Lets see how many people think 2 days would be enough. It is not I that defines what 2 months really is. now is it? Go ahead. Put your money in the bank today and attempt to get an extension any earlier that 19th September.
I agree with your definition of visa application. However, this is not a visa application, it is an extention.
So provide the exact requrements for an entension.
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
The Op says: " I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement " so you are saying he needs to apply for new visa? I thought he could apply for an extension, am I am wrong?
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
The Op says: " I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement " so you are saying he needs to apply for new visa? I thought he could apply for an extension, am I am wrong?
FFS, Urleft. The police order shows the requirements to extend permission to stay obtained by entering Thailand with a non immigrant visa. An O-A visa is exactly that. A non immigrant visa. I advised the OP how he could extend.I backed that up with the police order. That is it. Simple, for those that want to believe.
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
The Op says: " I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement " so you are saying he needs to apply for new visa? I thought he could apply for an extension, am I am wrong?
FFS, Urleft. The police order shows the requirements to extend permission to stay obtained by entering Thailand with a non immigrant visa. An O-A visa is exactly that. A non immigrant visa. I advised the OP how he could extend.I backed that up with the police order. That is it. Simple, for those that want to believe.
So Starman, exactly how many days would the op need to season 800K baht in the bank? You have yet to provide an coherent answer. Note that 2 months does not equal 60 days. For example, per your guidance if he deposited 800K in the bank on 1 Dec and applied for a visa on 28 Jan that money would meat the 2 month requirement, but it would not be 60 days and IMHO subject to denial.
As usual I cannot get coherent anwser from you.
So please provide the exact amount of time the OP would need to have deposited 800K baht to be eligible for a retirement extention? You have yet to specify the numbers for that question. (note that 2 months does not always equal 2 days)
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
The Op says: " I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement " so you are saying he needs to apply for new visa? I thought he could apply for an extension, am I am wrong?
FFS, Urleft. The police order shows the requirements to extend permission to stay obtained by entering Thailand with a non immigrant visa. An O-A visa is exactly that. A non immigrant visa. I advised the OP how he could extend.I backed that up with the police order. That is it. Simple, for those that want to believe.
So Starman, exactly how many days would the op need to season 800K baht in the bank? You have yet to provide an coherent answer. Note that 2 months does not equal 60 days. For example, per your guidance if he deposited 800K in the bank on 1 Dec and applied for a visa on 28 Jan that money would meat the 2 month requirement, but it would not be 60 days and IMHO subject to denial.
As usual I cannot get coherent anwser from you.
So please provide the exact amount of time the OP would need to have deposited 800K baht to be eligible for a retirement extention? You have yet to specify the numbers for that question. (note that 2 months does not always equal 2 days)
I truly have tried my best.
May I please take this opportunity to invite other members to try post an explanation that may just get get through Urleft's thick skull.
To the original OP....It would be my guess that you fully understand what 2 months means. I hope I have been of help to you. If you need any other information please feel free to send me a message. That way we can avoid the little creatures under the bridge.
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I truly have tried my best.
May I please take this opportunity to invite other members to try post an explanation that may just get get through Urleft's thick skull.
To the original OP....It would be my guess that you fully understand what 2 months means. I hope I have been of help to you. If you need any other information please feel free to send me a message. That way we can avoid the little creatures under the bridge.
This is typical Starman. You cannot answer how many days is 2 months. You refuse to say that your stated 2 months will get the op a retirement extension.
I state the Op would need 90 days with 800K baht to get his extension, you say I am wrong he only needs 2 months, but then you refuse to back that up for extensions.
The Op needs to be careful on income verification, especially when depending on Starman as he will not backup with a firm answer.
From what have seen if you are depending on 65K baht a month you need to be prepared to show that coming into a Thailand bank probably over a 6 month period or more.
The issue here is that verification criteria has changed a lot in the past years and you need to ensure you are valid instead of questionable.
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FFS Keith. You are being an arse and have now hijacked this post from a guy who is asking a perfectly reasonable question. If it wasn?t so bloody childish it would be funny.
Starman has answered the question the OP asked and posted the relevant document that clarifies and supports the answer.
Please just give it a rest so the grown ups can benefit from the Forum instead of having to pick through the Nursery School idiocy.
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Oh dear, Urleft.
Please look at the form. It says "application for stay in the kingdom". It also says "must have been granted a Non immigrant visa". Also this is a police order. Visas are not issued under the provisions of Royal Thai Police but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extensions of Stay are issued by Royal Thai Police, as per this order. Hope this helps.
The Op says: " I have an O-A Visa, based on retirement " so you are saying he needs to apply for new visa? I thought he could apply for an extension, am I am wrong?
Come on you 2 " Get a Room " love2
An OA is done in your own country. An O can be obtained at many consulates with either proof of marriage to a Thai or proof of being 50 years old, or older.
A single entry O is good for one 90 day entry, though muti entery 'O's are avalible at some Embassies / Consulates . A single entry OA is good for 1 year ( with 90 day reporting ) .
An O can be extended at an immigration office for 1 year for 1900 baht, assuming you meet the requirements for a marriage or retirement extension.
Same for the OA , although extensions are mostly done for retirement.
Alan's ......The just follow the rules that Starman has posted and ignore all the rest of this tittle-tattle thumbup
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FFS Keith. You are being an arse and have now hijacked this post from a guy who is asking a perfectly reasonable question. If it wasn?t so bloody childish it would be funny.
Starman has answered the question the OP asked and posted the relevant document that clarifies and supports the answer.
Please just give it a rest so the grown ups can benefit from the Forum instead of having to pick through the Nursery School idiocy.
It's a shame this forum does not have a like button. If it did the likes for this post would go through the roof.
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FFS Keith. You are being an arse and have now hijacked this post from a guy who is asking a perfectly reasonable question. If it wasn?t so bloody childish it would be funny.
Starman has answered the question the OP asked and posted the relevant document that clarifies and supports the answer.
Please just give it a rest so the grown ups can benefit from the Forum instead of having to pick through the Nursery School idiocy.
Freddy, you are right and I have to apologize to Starman as he was correct. In the light of day and researching the issue I found:
(4) At least 2 months prior to filing date, and at least 3 months after being granted permission, the alien must have fund deposited in a bank in Thailand of no less than THB 800,000. The alien can withdraw the fund 3 months after being granted permission and the remaining balance must be no less than THB 400,00 or;
http://www.rwtlaw.co.th/attn-update-on-retirementmarriage-visa-guidelines/ (http://www.rwtlaw.co.th/attn-update-on-retirementmarriage-visa-guidelines/)
No sure how they are going to check the 3 months after.
That being said, be careful on months, as I mentioned I was denied an extension where I had over 800,000 over a 4 month period but only for 85 days:
"He noticed that I did not have the money "seasoned" for 90 days, only 85. He then said (even though my passport was already stamped with the new extension) they could not give me one. I even showed him where the money was in a separate account at BB and transferred. Did no good, Ended up having the extension cancelled "
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,7614.msg51901.html#msg51901 (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,7614.msg51901.html#msg51901)
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FFS Keith. You are being an arse and have now hijacked this post from a guy who is asking a perfectly reasonable question. If it wasn?t so bloody childish it would be funny.
Starman has answered the question the OP asked and posted the relevant document that clarifies and supports the answer.
Please just give it a rest so the grown ups can benefit from the Forum instead of having to pick through the Nursery School idiocy.
Freddy, you are right and I have to apologize to Starman as he was correct. In the light of day and researching the issue I found:
(4) At least 2 months prior to filing date, and at least 3 months after being granted permission, the alien must have fund deposited in a bank in Thailand of no less than THB 800,000. The alien can withdraw the fund 3 months after being granted permission and the remaining balance must be no less than THB 400,00 or;
http://www.rwtlaw.co.th/attn-update-on-retirementmarriage-visa-guidelines/ (http://www.rwtlaw.co.th/attn-update-on-retirementmarriage-visa-guidelines/)
No sure how they are going to check the 3 months after.
That being said, be careful on months, as I mentioned I was denied an extension where I had over 800,000 over a 4 month period but only for 85 days:
"He noticed that I did not have the money "seasoned" for 90 days, only 85. He then said (even though my passport was already stamped with the new extension) they could not give me one. I even showed him where the money was in a separate account at BB and transferred. Did no good, Ended up having the extension cancelled "
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,7614.msg51901.html#msg51901 (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,7614.msg51901.html#msg51901)
You accept information from an unofficial source but not a notice from immigration police because you don't like who posted it.
You are a p****, aren't you?
You have just posted exactly what was advised and advised again and again over numerous posts.
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BTW, IO at iArena told me twice he needs 3 months of my 800 000 deposited before extension
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BTW, IO at iArena told me twice he needs 3 months of my 800 000 deposited
The new order did not come into effect until March 1st. I would suggest you show him the police order I posted,
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I know but if I do he will loose his face and smile no more love1. I have already deposited 3 months ago and my extension due in Oct.
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I know but if I do he will loose his face and smile no more love1. I have already deposited 3 months ago and my extension due in Oct.
Then I would take it to the main office. I have not heard of any complaints about the 2 month rule there. That's not to say there haven't been any.
Anyone else heard anything?
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Well, just to let people know. few day ago did me 90 days (3 mins), asked again and the same answer I got as 180 days ago. 3 months prior.
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Could be applied only to my persona. Just sharing.
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Banging my head against the wall!!! I did my 90 day report in Burriram today. I am aware of latest criteria to meet the extension of stay cooking 800K bht 2 months prior to extension and 3 months after then cannot go below the 400K Bht limit for the rest of year. Me being me I asked my Thai missus to question the IO about what is required to extend my visa thinking I know the answer anyway but just checking... The problem starts here!!!.. Response from Immigration.. You need 800kBht in bank 3 months prior to extension!!!??? You can not go below 400K Bht in your bank account... Nothing said about having the 800K Bht cooking in bank 3 months after the extension is granted... . I will comply with the new rules and can also comply with the old rules at the same time but this shit is head banging trying to comply with what the rules are!!!!
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Banging my head against the wall!!! I did my 90 day report in Burriram today. I am aware of latest criteria to meet the extension of stay cooking 800K bht 2 months prior to extension and 3 months after then cannot go below the 400K Bht limit for the rest of year. Me being me I asked my Thai missus to question the IO about what is required to extend my visa thinking I know the answer anyway but just checking... The problem starts here!!!.. Response from Immigration.. You need 800kBht in bank 3 months prior to extension!!!??? You can not go below 400K Bht in your bank account... Nothing said about having the 800K Bht cooking in bank 3 months after the extension is granted... . I will comply with the new rules and can also comply with the old rules at the same time but this shit is head banging trying to comply with what the rules are!!!!
You could politely point them in the direction of this:
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Also, here is the link to the Immigration website and the page showing the changes in Thai.
https://www.immigration.go.th/read?content_id=5d1b2d57790945166d324c35
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I have an O visa based on marriage. See immigration about changing from O - A visa to O visa based on marriage. Less hastles.
Regards
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It has been said and confirmed by TW many times , every Provincial Imm Office has it's own little difference in the rules (and complains do not work usually). In Buriram they want: 800K 3 months prior (on the day you apply), 3 months after the day you get it. and the same: no low then 400k after. 800K 3 months prior for the next ext.
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It has been said and confirmed by TW many times , every Provincial Imm Office has it's own little difference in the rules (and complains do not work usually). In Buriram they want: 800K 3 months prior (on the day you apply), 3 months after the day you get it. and the same: no low then 400k after. 800K 3 months prior for the next ext.
Not according to Fishy. He said no mention of 3 months after.
The new rules were only introduced on March 1st. The date that nationals of US/UK/AUS and Denmark can still use an embassy income affidavit has also only just passed.
I would think that the new rules will trickle through eventually.
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If the question was not lost in translation (or Thai's minds specifics): "Nothing said about having the 800K Bht cooking in bank 3 months after the extension is granted."
It is not the answer on a simple question.
The answer should be either: "No, you do not need 3 months after" or "Yes, you do need 3 months after" .
"the new rules will trickle through eventually." - Agree
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Thanx guys for reply's.. I printed out the new orders and showed the missus saying these are the rules. She say no... he make rules!!!
The only thing the IO said you cannot go below 400k Thb for the year. There was no mention of cooking the 800k Thb 3 months after the extension is granted.
I am about to dip below the 400K Thb on my current extension of stay. My next renewal of extension is in January 2020. From what I have read the new rules do not apply until your new extension application i.e. there is a grandfather clause for existing extension holders so the new rules are not enforced until application of the next extension. I hope I am right on this!
I have timed my trip back to Oz for a holiday and also to cash up for the next year which I will be able to meet both the old rules and new. I will not have to report again to Burriram Imm until my next extension of stay is due.
Has anybody here had issues going under 400k THB in bank with their renewal application since March 1st??
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Good luck going under the 400k. You might not get an extension next time.
There is a RULE, not an old rule or a new rule.
O-A visa extension, 800k for three months after approval and 400k ever after. That is what you need to know.
When back in OZ apply for a Non O for marriage and take it from there.
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Good luck going under the 400k. You might not get an extension next time.
There is a RULE, not an old rule or a new rule.
O-A visa extension, 800k for three months after approval and 400k ever after. That is what you need to know.
When back in OZ apply for a Non O for marriage and take it from there.
An extension based on being over 50 (AKA known as retirement extension) can be done on an "O" or and "O-A".
Fishy's most recent extension was issued under the old police order. That did not include a rule that the money cannot dip below 400k. Neither did it have the rule that 800k must stay in the bank for 3 months after.
The new rules are only applicable to extensions of stay issued after 1st March 2019.
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Thanx guys for reply's.. I printed out the new orders and showed the missus saying these are the rules. She say no... he make rules!!!
The only thing the IO said you cannot go below 400k Thb for the year. There was no mention of cooking the 800k Thb 3 months after the extension is granted.
I am about to dip below the 400K Thb on my current extension of stay. My next renewal of extension is in January 2020. From what I have read the new rules do not apply until your new extension application i.e. there is a grandfather clause for existing extension holders so the new rules are not enforced until application of the next extension. I hope I am right on this!
I have timed my trip back to Oz for a holiday and also to cash up for the next year which I will be able to meet both the old rules and new. I will not have to report again to Burriram Imm until my next extension of stay is due.
Has anybody here had issues going under 400k THB in bank with their renewal application since March 1st??
This is an issue I have seen before.
Expat cannot speak Thai so asks his or girlfriend to speak for him. She either does not understand the system or will not stand up to the officer.
My wife would take that form and show them and ask why things are different. By the sounds of it she may have to in February.
I think you should try to do this too.
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All these chats refer to having 800,00 in the bank, what are Buriram Immigrations requirements re the minimum monthly income of 65,000 baht, meaning what proof is required? Also have any recent extension seekers been asked about health insurance?
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All these chats refer to having 800,00 in the bank, what are Buriram Immigrations requirements re the minimum monthly income of 65,000 baht, meaning what proof is required? Also have any recent extension seekers been asked about health insurance?
You NEED to show at least 65k entering your Thai bank from a foreign country every month. 63k this month and 67k next month does not work. It MUST be at least 65k every month. You can show this by asking your bank to issue 1 year of bank statements. As mentioned many times before, requirements differ from office to office and even officer to officer. Good idea to check with them first.
The recent stories about health insurance has nothing to do with extensions.
The requirement for health insurance was only when applying for a new O-A visa in your home country. This was supposed to be effective from 1st July but is yet to be implemented.
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Thank you.