Can I apply for my retirement extension in Pattaya after obtaining a 90-day Non-O visa in Bangkok?

Non-O Visa Retirement Extension Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Procedures TM30 Bangkok Immigration Office Pattaya Immigration Office

Sep 15, 2021

3 years ago

Scot *******

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Hello. We did get our 90 day non-o visas today. The immigration officer quite specifically said we can only get our retirement extensions at that same office in Bangkok (CW - counter L). I have certainly heard otherwise on here, but she was quite clear about it. I don't know if it has to do with it being our first visa since we entered visa exempt. If it is correct, can we still go live in Pattaya then return to get the retirement extension? From what I've found, the documents required to apply for the extension are as follows:

- Application form.    Tm7 I believe

- Copy of applicant’s passport.     Not sure what all they want

- Account  deposited  (saving / fixed account) certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook.   Would that be the same type of certificate the bank gave us to apply for the visa?

That is all that I found. No photos, no rental agreement, no tm30. So where we live doesn't seem relevant, but it makes no sense that we have to get the extension in Bangkok, yet don't have to live there.

Anyone have any wisdom on this?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user received clarification from the immigration officer in Bangkok that they must apply for their retirement extensions at that specific office. However, there is confusion regarding whether they can move to Pattaya and later return to apply for the extension. The comments suggest that although the office where the initial visa was obtained may complicate matters, one could potentially apply for the extension at the Pattaya office if the TM30 is filed correctly. It is recommended to visit the Jomtien Immigration office directly to inquire about applying there with the provided documentation.

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Tod *********

@Scot ******

which begs the question IF you were going to move to pattaya all along why didn't you just go down there and apply for the Non-O Visa ?

You might indeed have an issue trying to get a year extension in Jomtien from a 90 day non-O you got at Chaengwattana.

BUT

Then again you might not, I'd say the only way you're gonna know is to slog on over to the Jomtien Immigration office, show them the 90 day Non-O and the TM30 that shows you now live in pattaya and see what they say. It's not brain science or rocket surgery. They'll either let you do it or they'll say go back to Bangkok to do it