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More Volts Igor · 20-11-2006, 08:51 PM

Hi People, noob here (but not to LOS).

OK, easy question, currently on a 12 month non-o (married to a Thai) visa. I want to get my first extension of stay, I understand that I must now show an income of 40,000 Baht per month.

My income is generated overseas (I'm a freelance engineering consultant), I am paid a retainer by a HongKong company (actually enough to meet the 40k) plus a daily rate for services provided (outside Thailand).

Monies are paid into a Luxembourg bank.

So, what proof will immigration need to see, contracts, bank statements etc? Do these documents need to be certified by the (British in my case) embassy?

Any other info is welcomed of course.

ceburat · 20-11-2006, 09:32 PM

I don't know about other embassies but at the U. S. Embassy they question nothing. You fill out the form and they issue the letter with the figures you provide.

Thetyim · 20-11-2006, 09:49 PM

The wording given by the Immigration Dept is delightfully vague
"Evidence indicating income along with related documents. "
This rule only started in October so it is difficult to give advise on how each bureau is interpreting it.

It would appear that you will need a certified statement from the british embassy (or the consulate in ChiangMai) and some payslips or bank statements to back it up.

The best idea would be to ring the immigration office that you intend to use and ask them what they require as the rules often vary in different locations.

William · 20-11-2006, 09:58 PM

^very sound advice

More Volts Igor · 20-11-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William

^very sound advice

Yep, sounds like a smart idea, will do just that

Thetyim · 20-11-2006, 11:11 PM

There is a 24/7 Immigration Advice phone number now.
Just dial 1111. Charged at local rate 3 baht a call.

However I would still recommend phoning the office you will be using.

20-11-2006, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
More Volts Igor Grand Palace Last Online: Yesterday 08:43 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pathum Thani. Posts: 48	Income certification (marriage extension) Hi People, noob here (but not to LOS). OK, easy question, currently on a 12 month non-o (married to a Thai) visa. I want to get my first extension of stay, I understand that I must now show an income of 40,000 Baht per month. My income is generated overseas (I'm a freelance engineering consultant), I am paid a retainer by a HongKong company (actually enough to meet the 40k) plus a daily rate for services provided (outside Thailand). Monies are paid into a Luxembourg bank. So, what proof will immigration need to see, contracts, bank statements etc? Do these documents need to be certified by the (British in my case) embassy? Any other info is welcomed of course.

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20-11-2006, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ceburat Elite Member Last Online: Today 02:29 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,291	I don't know about other embassies but at the U. S. Embassy they question nothing. You fill out the form and they issue the letter with the figures you provide.

20-11-2006, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thetyim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phrae Posts: 12,222	The wording given by the Immigration Dept is delightfully vague "Evidence indicating income along with related documents. " This rule only started in October so it is difficult to give advise on how each bureau is interpreting it. It would appear that you will need a certified statement from the british embassy (or the consulate in ChiangMai) and some payslips or bank statements to back it up. The best idea would be to ring the immigration office that you intend to use and ask them what they require as the rules often vary in different locations.

20-11-2006, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
William Senior Member Last Online: Today 03:02 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In jail Posts: 5,853	^very sound advice

20-11-2006, 11:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thetyim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phrae Posts: 12,222	There is a 24/7 Immigration Advice phone number now. Just dial 1111. Charged at local rate 3 baht a call. However I would still recommend phoning the office you will be using.

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