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Can an agent collect the queue number for my retirement visa extension at Chaeng Wattana, and what is the post approval rule for bank account seasoning?

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I need to do my first extension for a retirement visa at Chaeng Wattana, and have two questions:

1. Is it possible for an agent to collect the queue number for me or do I absolutely have to be there? In other words, can she get in the queue at 7:00 and then I show up a little later?

2. Can someone explain the post approval rule regarding bank account seasoning? Is it an additional 30 days for a total of 90? Or is it an additional 90 days for a total of 150? Or "post approval rule" isn't even a thing and it's just 60 days?

Thanks very much.
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The user is inquiring about two aspects related to extending a retirement visa at Chaeng Wattana in Thailand: whether an agent can collect the queue number on their behalf, and the specifics regarding the bank account seasoning requirements post-approval. Comments indicate that agents can assist with queue numbers and emphasize the importance of timely appointments for visa extensions. Additionally, there are clarifications on the bank account seasoning rules required for retirement visa extensions.
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When we did ours with a law firm as agent, they pulled the q number for us.
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1) There are agents that can assist at Chaeng Watthana. You can also book your own appointment for free through the online system, but they fill up very fast. Each day at midnight they open up the next day (30 days out). So you need to plan ahead and be dedicated to getting the appointment slot.

2) Retirement extensions require the 800,000 to be in the account for 2 full months before you apply for the extension, and then three months (NOT 90 days) after the extension is issued. The bank balance can never drop below 400,000 after those 3 months, and then must be brought back up to 800,000 a full 2 months before the next application for extension. That means you'll be required to show 800,000 about 5 months of the year, then remain at 400,000 the other 7 months.

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