Hi again, this is a follow-up to my 1st of March post/request for info & the advice was really helpful....thanks! My wife (under 50) & our 8 mth old twins went to Phuket Immigration yesterday & got our TM30 sorted OK. Though when I went for my non-O (retirement) visa, they told me that the bank letter has to be issued on the same day (it was from the day before) & that it would actually be 'easier' for us if we all applied outside Thailand (eg Malaysia), rather than me getting the visa here & then my family getting it outside. Could you please advise as to whether this is the case, or whether I should go back & get mine done here, then go with my family outside to get their 'trailing' visas; and what documents will the Thai Embassy in Malaysia require? (would I need a bank letter dated the same day, for example). Admittedly, I've been confused with information I've gleaned from the internet & advice received at Immigration yesterday (who appeared to be a trainee/had to go inside & ask for info each time & initially advised that our kids could stay without a visa until they're 15). TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user received conflicting information while applying for a Non-O (retirement) visa in Thailand. After obtaining a TM30, they learned that the bank letter for the visa application must be dated the same day, leading to confusion regarding whether to complete their visa applications in Thailand or go to Malaysia as a family. Responses emphasize that the wife will need to leave Thailand to obtain a trailing spouse visa. There's also clarification about children's visa requirements, stating they cannot stay in Thailand on an expired visa, even if they are minors.
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