Hull requirements for visa.
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CO-CO
Rather wrinkly & occasionally cantankerous member
GL, these are quite important new developments so I have taken the liberty of reproducing the new text in full. Although this post refers to Hull, I believe that all embassies/consuls will be given the same instructions.
Quite simply it largely brings the financial requirements for the issue of Non Immigrant O visas into line with those required for extensions.
Frankly, you cannot argue with the logic of that.
Only one obvious anomaly that I can see and that is UK pensioners only need to show receipt of the state pension - no minimum requirement. A friend obtained an O visa on this basis a few months ago and his monthly pension was under 25,000 Baht.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH VISA APPLICATION
NON-IMMIGRANT CATEGORY “O”
FOR PERSON MARRIED TO THAI NATIONAL
SINGLE ENTRY “O” VISA:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of Thai Bank Book or UK “Current Account” bank statements for last
3 months showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum
amount of THB800k.
MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA (First visa of this type):-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of UK “Current Account” bank statements for last 3 months
showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum amount of
THB800k.
MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA (All subsequent visas of this type):-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of Thai Bank Book or UK “Current Account” bank statements for last
3 months showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum
amount of THB800k.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH VISA APPLICATION
NON-IMMIGRANT CATEGORY “O” FOR
PERSONS AGED 50 TO 64 AND PERSONS AGED 65 AND OVER
SINGLE or MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA FOR PERSONS AGED 50 TO 64:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of UK “Current Account” Bank Statements for last three (3) months
showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum amount of
THB800k.
SINGLE or MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA FOR PERSON AGED 65 AND OVER:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
5. Copy of UK “Current Account” bank statements for last 3 months showing
receipt of UK State Pension (no minimum required).
Quite simply it largely brings the financial requirements for the issue of Non Immigrant O visas into line with those required for extensions.
Frankly, you cannot argue with the logic of that.
Only one obvious anomaly that I can see and that is UK pensioners only need to show receipt of the state pension - no minimum requirement. A friend obtained an O visa on this basis a few months ago and his monthly pension was under 25,000 Baht.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH VISA APPLICATION
NON-IMMIGRANT CATEGORY “O”
FOR PERSON MARRIED TO THAI NATIONAL
SINGLE ENTRY “O” VISA:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of Thai Bank Book or UK “Current Account” bank statements for last
3 months showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum
amount of THB800k.
MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA (First visa of this type):-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of UK “Current Account” bank statements for last 3 months
showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum amount of
THB800k.
MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA (All subsequent visas of this type):-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of Thai marriage certificate (front and back).
4. Copy of either spouse’s Thai passport or Thai ID card (front and back).
showing their family name to be the same as that of visa applicant.
5. Copy of Thai Bank Book or UK “Current Account” bank statements for last
3 months showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum
amount of THB800k.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH VISA APPLICATION
NON-IMMIGRANT CATEGORY “O” FOR
PERSONS AGED 50 TO 64 AND PERSONS AGED 65 AND OVER
SINGLE or MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA FOR PERSONS AGED 50 TO 64:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
3. Copy of UK “Current Account” Bank Statements for last three (3) months
showing monthly income equivalent to THB65k or lump-sum amount of
THB800k.
SINGLE or MULTIPLE ENTRY “O” VISA FOR PERSON AGED 65 AND OVER:-
1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity at time of entering Thailand.
2. Visa Application Form fully completed and with two photographs attached.
5. Copy of UK “Current Account” bank statements for last 3 months showing
receipt of UK State Pension (no minimum required).
J
johnb
Guest
Indeed, Coco.
Regarding the over 65 anomaly, it will be interesting to see what happens when a UK state pensioner who has obtained the initial visa in this way comes to the first extension here in Thailand. Will receipt of the state pension be all that is required here too? I find that hard to believe.
Regarding the over 65 anomaly, it will be interesting to see what happens when a UK state pensioner who has obtained the initial visa in this way comes to the first extension here in Thailand. Will receipt of the state pension be all that is required here too? I find that hard to believe.
C
Coffee
Guest
keeping THB 800,000 in bank
Seems to read as long as one maintains THB 800,000 for a minimum 90 days in a Thai bank account you will receive your one-year visa.
Basically, 'show me the money, honey'.
Agreed ?
Seems to read as long as one maintains THB 800,000 for a minimum 90 days in a Thai bank account you will receive your one-year visa.
Basically, 'show me the money, honey'.
Agreed ?
CO-CO
Rather wrinkly & occasionally cantankerous member
No, absolutely not John. The extension criteria is quite clear.
I think it gives the OAP 'óne hit' and he can get 15 months out of it and (if married) perhaps another 60 day extension.
After that it is back to the UK for another visa (maybe 30/35,000 Baht flight costs) or buy a 'dodgy' extension in Pattaya etc for 18/20,000 Baht.
Or overstay !!
I know of one person on less than 9,000 Baht per month who is probably on 5 year overstay. He won't be the only one.
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CO-CO
Rather wrinkly & occasionally cantankerous member
Seems to read as long as one maintains THB 800,000 for a minimum 90 days in a Thai bank account you will receive your one-year visa.
Basically, 'show me the money, honey'.
Agreed ?
Or, perhaps more accurately, No Money, No Honey
Note: One applicant (for an extension) was told that having the 800k Baht sitting in a bank was not good enough - they wanted to see it "used throughout the year supporting the Thai family".
That concept works against those who put a stash of Baht on one side (for extension purposes) and spent other income throughout the year. I guess they can show such activity through a Thai bank savings/current account.
gotlost
Kap Chong R Us Member
Partial conversation with a forum member.
Now about a new O multi. O multi (12 months) by all reports are NOT being issued any more world wide with out prof of income for marriage or retirement. As for Savanahket, yes the casino is not involved any more as they were given bum advice..The Thai consult as of all reports as of August was still issuing O-multis based on marriage with no prof of income. This is what they require.
Completed Visa Application
two Passport Size Photos
Passport
Copy of Photo Page of Passport
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Original Marriage Certificate
Copy of Wife's Housebook
Copy of Wife's ID
5,000 baht
and a request letter from your wife
No new news about availability has been had. By all reports they are the only consult not only in the region but the world doing this. If you decide to do this I would recommend if you can show the funds for marriage, 400k yearly or 40k per month and have prof with you BUT DO NOT voluntary this information unless they ask. If your do not have prof and your denied you can still get double entry tourist visa good for 6 months. In short it is not a matter of if its a matter of when Savanhket comes into compliance.
Now about a new O multi. O multi (12 months) by all reports are NOT being issued any more world wide with out prof of income for marriage or retirement. As for Savanahket, yes the casino is not involved any more as they were given bum advice..The Thai consult as of all reports as of August was still issuing O-multis based on marriage with no prof of income. This is what they require.
Completed Visa Application
two Passport Size Photos
Passport
Copy of Photo Page of Passport
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Original Marriage Certificate
Copy of Wife's Housebook
Copy of Wife's ID
5,000 baht
and a request letter from your wife
No new news about availability has been had. By all reports they are the only consult not only in the region but the world doing this. If you decide to do this I would recommend if you can show the funds for marriage, 400k yearly or 40k per month and have prof with you BUT DO NOT voluntary this information unless they ask. If your do not have prof and your denied you can still get double entry tourist visa good for 6 months. In short it is not a matter of if its a matter of when Savanhket comes into compliance.
15,000b with no financial investments needed in LOS. Many companies are doing them in Sin City. They seem to be non-problematical too!
Prakhonchai Nick
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But since the visas are issued in Pattaya, the 90 day reporting needs to be done there as I understand it. That is 3 extra visits per year with all the other costs associated with a Pattaya visit! Oops5
CO-CO
Rather wrinkly & occasionally cantankerous member
I would have thought that, in some quarters, that was a very positive reason to get the extension in Pattaya. :biggrin:
Any thoughts about the naysayers who will say - ""That is all very well until the Thai authorities decide they are not legitimate".
The 90 day reporting locally was not a problem, nor was the numerous times immigration officers perused this type of visa. All history now, but I have seen people have no problems with type of arrangement.
Just my personal observations.
CO-CO
Rather wrinkly & occasionally cantankerous member
Here is another 'clarification' re Visa Not Required entries:-
[FONT="]The Thai authorities have changed the way in which they will deal with tourists entering Thailand for up to 30 days without a valid visa and as there is some confusion as to the exact meaning of these changes we hope that this explanation will help clarify the situation. [/FONT]
[FONT="]The most important point to understand is that this only affects people who do not have a valid visa. If you have a valid visa there is no change at all to the way your travel arrangements will be dealt with and you need read no further.[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you are entering the Kingdom of Thailand without a valid visa there is a concession which allows you to do so providing that the following conditions are ALL fulfilled.[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you enter the Kingdom at an immigration checkpoint, which borders another country, you may be allowed upto 15 days entry providing you have a confirmed air ticket to leave the Kingdom within those 15 days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Note that this enforcement of the current rules are intended to end the practice of a person without a valid visa going to the border every 30 days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Please also be aware that Airlines often check if passengers have either a valid visa or a return ticket within 30 days and will exclude you from boarding a flight to Thailand if you have neither. The Thai authorities have asked Airlines to be more vigilant in this respect.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]The last point is that this 30 days only applies if your total stay is up to 30 days. It is not a free 30 days which can be added to the length of your visa as some people seem to think.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Thai authorities have changed the way in which they will deal with tourists entering Thailand for up to 30 days without a valid visa and as there is some confusion as to the exact meaning of these changes we hope that this explanation will help clarify the situation. [/FONT]
[FONT="]The most important point to understand is that this only affects people who do not have a valid visa. If you have a valid visa there is no change at all to the way your travel arrangements will be dealt with and you need read no further.[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you are entering the Kingdom of Thailand without a valid visa there is a concession which allows you to do so providing that the following conditions are ALL fulfilled.[/FONT]
[FONT="]1. Your Passport is on a list of passports approved for this purpose. It is likely to be but please check if you are in doubt.[/FONT]
[FONT="]2. Your visit to the Kingdom of Thailand is for tourism purposes only.[/FONT]
[FONT="]3. You hold a confirmed air ticket to leave the Kingdom within 30 days direct from a Thai airport. Please note that you must travel by air and travel from an an airport outside of Thailand does not count.[/FONT]
[FONT="]This has been the rule for many years and nothing has changed in this regard. The only thing that has changed is that these rules are being applied more strictly than in the past. This means that you will not be allowed into the Kingdom of Thailand without a valid visa unless you can fulfil all of the above conditions. [/FONT][FONT="]2. Your visit to the Kingdom of Thailand is for tourism purposes only.[/FONT]
[FONT="]3. You hold a confirmed air ticket to leave the Kingdom within 30 days direct from a Thai airport. Please note that you must travel by air and travel from an an airport outside of Thailand does not count.[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you enter the Kingdom at an immigration checkpoint, which borders another country, you may be allowed upto 15 days entry providing you have a confirmed air ticket to leave the Kingdom within those 15 days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Note that this enforcement of the current rules are intended to end the practice of a person without a valid visa going to the border every 30 days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Please also be aware that Airlines often check if passengers have either a valid visa or a return ticket within 30 days and will exclude you from boarding a flight to Thailand if you have neither. The Thai authorities have asked Airlines to be more vigilant in this respect.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]The last point is that this 30 days only applies if your total stay is up to 30 days. It is not a free 30 days which can be added to the length of your visa as some people seem to think.[/FONT]