How did you successfully obtain retirement visas in Thailand for you and your trailing spouse?

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Hello . We  finally GOT my retirement visa along my trailing spouse! Here our saga.
* it is me and my Italian wife
* MUST book appointment online 2ppl = 2 appointments
* They will most likely send you to Counter 32
* Then Documentation check next office
* if you have an appointment just walk-in no queue ticket
* I filled TM7 for myself and wife as TRAILING spouse
* We both have non-O obtained OUTSIDE Thailand (Italy)
* Passport, original and copy of visa, entry stamp
* TM7
* STM2
* Overstay penalties form
* 2x photo
* Copy of house rental contract and original
* Photo in front of house
* wedding certificate + translation in english
* Wedding certificate MUST be legalized by your Embassy AND the Thai Department of Consular Affair! This can take some time, like 2-3 weeks,  be aware!
* 2x 1800 THB

BANK
* I made a deposit of 800k on my personal savings account two months ago. The account is on MY NAME. Must be 60+ days
* Bank declaration stamped by bank for the 800+ THB in my account not older than 7 days(I did it the same day)
* Bank statement last 3+ months stamped by bank
* Original bank booklet + copy (with a transaction on the day you submit extension request)

I got visa for myself and my spouse and immediately after i got multi entry stamp.

I had to go 3 times to Immigration Div 1, my bad..

1st time; funds only 59 days...

2nd time; wedding certificate not notarized...

It is time consuming the first time but definitely doable!

Thank for all your inputs! (Tod in particular!)

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user shares their successful experience in obtaining retirement visas for themselves and their Italian spouse in Thailand. They detail the process, mentioning the need to book two separate online appointments, provide specific documentation such as TM7 forms, marriage certificates, and bank proofs. They faced challenges, including document issues and bank requirements, but persevered through multiple visits to Immigration. Their advice includes ensuring marriage documents are properly legalized and having sufficient bank funds over the required period. They also express gratitude for community support.

Tod ********* · Answer

Glad it worked out and you didn't give up on the process. It can take time but in the end you prevailed (y)

People READ that this person and their foreign spouse got Non-O visas from their country before coming here, so all they needed was to apply for the year extension for the primary retirement extension holder and then submit the correct documentation for their spouse to get a matching year extension based on marriage to a foreigner on a long stay visa/extension (trailing spouse).

Thank you for the update 🙂

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