What are the current requirements for a retirement visa extension in Jomtien, Thailand?

Retirement Visa Extension Visa Rules Thailand Bank Letter Requirements Immigration Office Procedures Jomtien Immigration Office

Jan 14, 2019

6 years ago

Darren ********

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For a visa extension based on retirement..

My friend had this done last week

It seems things may have changed with regards to the bank letter!

He got his the day before

And was turned away, told to come back the next day!

They wanted the letter on the same day he applied

When I did mine last year

I went to the bank the day before!

Has anyone else had this experience in Jomtien?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There has been a recent change in the requirements for obtaining a retirement visa extension in Jomtien, Thailand. A user shared their experience where their friend was turned away because the immigration office required the bank letter to be dated on the same day as the application, contrary to previous practices that accepted letters dated a day or two earlier. Comments suggest that experiences may vary significantly across different immigration offices, with some requiring the bank letter on the same day while others may accept it up to two or three days prior.

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Tod *********

@Darren *******

, he probably could have went to the bank and got a new letter and then applied that same day.

Jomtien is strange immigration office..

6 years ago

Steve *******

Some Imm Offices want it on the same day, some will except it up to

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days before, all depends on where you apply for your extention of stay

6 years ago

Darren ********

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@Steve ******

My next extension is May

I will do that perhaps by May,

They will want it time stamped within and hour before😆😆

6 years ago

Steve *******

@Darren *******

Just go to the bank when it opens, shouldnt be a problem, but I kind of know what you mean

6 years ago

Darren ********

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But still

Nice to have the info beforehand

It saves a wasted trip

6 years ago

Darren ********

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@Steve ******

They always seem to move the goal post without telling anyone

It’s a game😊

6 years ago

Steve *******

@Darren *******

There you go then. Jomtiem obviously want it on the same day!

6 years ago

Darren ********

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different from last year

6 years ago

Darren ********

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@Steve ******

Jomtien

Maybe they change the rules

Last year, no problem but my friend was turned away last week

They wanted a letter dated that day and a transaction for that day too

6 years ago

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