How does the combination method for retirement visa extension work in Thailand if I have not completed 12 months of monthly income verification?

Retirement Visa Extension of Stay Visa Application Process Thai Immigration Rules Expat Financial Requirements

Jun 15, 2022

2 years ago

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Good afternoon, I am in the process to change my extension of stay from ‘guardian’ of expat children studying here to retirement. I am clear about the process about canceling one extension and reapplying for the new one. For the retirement the only unclear to me is the use of the combination method between deposit and annual income. Practically I have received foreign remittances in excess of 65k monthly for 11 months out of the 12 required prior to the application therefore I cannot use the monthly income method. I have the 800k in the bank for two months. I would prefer to use the combination method but I am not sure how that works. Can someone assist? Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking clarification on the combination method for applying for a retirement visa extension in Thailand while transitioning from a guardian visa. They have 800k THB in the bank for two months but do not meet the requirement for 12 months of foreign income transfers. A comment suggests uncertainty about the combination method's eligibility due to the lack of complete income verification.

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Tod *********

i don't know IF you can use the combination method because you don't have 12 months of previous incoming transfers before you apply for the extension 🙁

In fact I think you can't use the combo method OR the monthly income method (because both require 12 months of incoming transfers)

I think the only thing you can do is to go ask your immigration office about it but I'd be ready to use the banked money if they say you can't do it with combo or monthly income.

2 years ago

Tullio *******

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@Tod ********

thank you, the reason why I wanted to use the combination method or the monthly income is simply because it’s more practical. If I use the banked money this year can I use the combination or monthly income next year? Is there anything in particular I should be careful about (obviously I won’t be missing a month ....) 🙏

2 years ago

Tullio *******

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Thanks will do that

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Tullio ******

you'd have to check with your office because some offices just won't accept combination method (even though it is allowed) and for the monthly income you just need the 12 months of transfers before you apply for your extension

GO and talk to the office tell them you have 11 months of transfers DON'T tell them you have 800K baht in the bank and see if they'll let you use monthly income with just 11, they either will or won't

2 years ago

Cole ***********

@Tod ********

Isn't there an option for the certified pension letter from the consulate as well?

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Cole **********

there is indeed IF they are a nationality whose embassy/consulate here still issues the affidavit of income from abroad notary letter

2 years ago

Cole ***********

@Tod ********

He is Italian so maybe they can still do that. I have a different visa so I do not keep up with the specifics of the O visas.