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What are the current requirements for a 1-year extension on a Non-O retirement visa in Bangkok?
Hello fellow 1 year extension non-o retirees in Bangkok. I need to do my first 1 year extension following a one year extension on a non-immigrant O retirement visa. Any new issues or requirements anyone has run in to recently? I remember doing my one year extension last year was very easy and to the point so wondering if anyone has had any positive or negative experiences recently they would like to share to help reduce any variables to my next visit. Thank you so much to all in the best visa (and more) help group there is!
Answer summary
The post discusses the process of renewing a Non-O retirement visa in Bangkok, seeking recent updates or experiences from fellow expats. Users highlight the importance of consulting local immigration offices for the latest requirements, as these can vary by province. Recent experiences shared include the necessity of providing 12 months of bank transaction reports and the inclusion of additional document copies, like TM30 and 90-day reports. There are also mentions of personal interactions with immigration officers affecting the outcome of applications.
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Nick ************
Nothing had changed for me last week. What is of enormous help is if you get your immigration Officer to write down in Thai what they require from your bank. Your bank will then be able to provide it without an issue. It is quicker uf you download the forms and complete them before you go. Tgeg wanted a copy of tm30 and 90 day report from me which wasnt on their list but I had it anyway.
Neal *******
Yes sir I agree with you; my point being that this office had previously not asked for the 12 months statement.
Nick ************
@Neal ******
that is interesting but very unusual. TIT!Neal *******
@Nick ***********
Thanks 🙏.Nick ************
@Neal ******
well 1k is better than 10k but be careful. Bribing immigration officers can have serious consequences.Neal *******
@Nick ***********
The IO that my wife was acquainted with. We usually give her something for prompt and courteous service, this time we stepped up to 1K for helping urge her supervisor to allow me to stay in the kingdom!Nick ************
@Neal ******
who did you give the 10k baht to?Neal *******
@Nick ***********
I went to Immigration 5 days before my extension expired. Got lucky to be served by an I.O. acquainted with my wife. I didn’t have 12 months statement but the IO seemed to be overlooking this detail until her jolly supervisor intervened. I then went to BKK bank but they could only provide 6 months statement, 12 months would require 7 days. Back to Immigration with 6 months statement and I am 10K bht poorer but got my extension.Neal *******
@Nick ***********
Si Racha office now requires 12 months bank transaction report in addition to bank book and bank letter. I was lucky to get my extension approved.Nick ************
@Neal ******
that is quite normal.Nick ************
@Neal ******
I dont understand the point you are trying to make. They always want 12 months of bank statements verified by bank letter to make sure you have fulfilled the financial requirements of your last extension and the one you are applying for. It is my 4th extension and this time they wanted a copy if my bank book. Another requirement is that your bank book should show a transaction on the day you apply.Neal *******
@Nick ***********
It is now, my 4th extension, the first time I needed the 12 months transaction report.
Sean ********
OP@Nick ***********
ok awesome thanks so much, Nick. The same thing happened to me as well last year too. Glad I had made extra copies of all of the extra variablesSean ********
OPHmmm I asked for personal experience in my question. If every answer was like the ones given here this page wouldn’t exist. It would be called “visa questions: just go to your local immigration and don’t ask any more questions”.
Damo ***********
@Sean *******
brush the chip off your shoulder!Sean ********
OP@Damo **********
yes you are right. I get impatient sometimes so point taken!Damo ***********
@Sean *******
it happens all the time in these FB Groups 🤦🏼♂️😂😂😂
Kool *******
@Sean *******
everything is the same. Nothing changed.Sean ********
OP@Kool ******
thank you! The advice I was seeking so much appreciated
Fareed *******
I am holding Sri Lankan passport, currently resident in Maldives. So how do I apply visit visa or tourist visa?
Frank **********
@Fareed ******
start you own post.
Graham ******
@Fareed ******
Check the local Thai Enmbassy website
Sue **********
Only the local immigration can give you the latest requirements because every province has its own requirements. This is the only and best advice that actually can be given
Christopher *************
@Sue *********
Exactly, they all seem to have different requirements?Activity
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