Answered6 years ago
What are the challenges and experiences of obtaining a retirement extension visa in Thailand?
Hi Guys, just got my first one year o-a retirement extension here in Phayao, took 2 attempts,bank hadn’t signed the guarantee letter and some of my photo copies were not good enough and the new size passport photos didn’t include my shoulders, so took 2 trips on same day. They also were lenient with me as my combined income method from private pension and other incomes is not normally accepted, but happy that I got my stamp
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A user shares their experience obtaining a one-year O-A retirement extension in Phayao, Thailand, highlighting challenges such as inadequate documentation and the need for multiple trips due to issues with bank guarantee letters and passport photos. They mention receiving leniency from immigration officers regarding income verification, reflecting a positive outcome despite initial hurdles.
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Tod *********
Thanx for the update (y)
Wayne **********
When I was there 3 years ago the lady officer in command was particularly helpful to me. Good to hear nothing has changed.
Terry **********
@Wayne *********
yep mate she was good that was at the old Immigration Office in town the new building is about 10 kilometrs out of town all new young staff but also quite helpfulActivity
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