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What are the current requirements for renewing a one-year extension of stay based on retirement in Phuket?
Phuket ImmigrationVisa RenewalExtension of StayRetirement VisaNon-O VisaStatutory DeclarationIncome Requirements90 Day Reporting
Aug 17, 2018
8 years ago
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all,
I'm seeking some up to date advice on Phuket immigration office's "current" requirements on renewing a one year extension of stay based on retirement. As this is my first renewal I am not completely sure what may be required. My current extension of stay expires on 8 September.
I am an Australian citizen and the original visa issued in Melbourne Australia was a non O ED...
I know I will need a statutory declaration for income from the consulate, but what else???
Advise by anyone who has just completed will be much appreciated...
I'm seeking some up to date advice on Phuket immigration office's "current" requirements on renewing a one year extension of stay based on retirement. As this is my first renewal I am not completely sure what may be required. My current extension of stay expires on 8 September.
I am an Australian citizen and the original visa issued in Melbourne Australia was a non O ED...
I know I will need a statutory declaration for income from the consulate, but what else???
Advise by anyone who has just completed will be much appreciated...
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post seeks updated information on renewing a one-year extension of stay in Phuket based on retirement. The user is an Australian citizen with a current extension expiring on September 8 and inquires about the additional requirements needed for renewal, aside from a statutory declaration for income from the consulate. Community comments provide insight into the necessary paperwork, including income verification, proof of residence, and timeline considerations for applying before expiration.
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Tod *********
Sorry I was nit-picky about the terminology but I didn't want to give you bad advice :/
Remember in Phuket you can go 45 days before your current extension expires and there is no down side to going early, you don't lose any days because they add your new year extension to the expiration date you have now.
Good Luck, report back and let us know how it goes if you can. (y)
Remember in Phuket you can go 45 days before your current extension expires and there is no down side to going early, you don't lose any days because they add your new year extension to the expiration date you have now.
Good Luck, report back and let us know how it goes if you can. (y)
Tod *********
@Robin ******
The come back and pick up your passport the next day is getting more and more common. Jomtien has done it for a long while now.Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERWell...
A busy morning...
Income affidavit received and off to Phuket Immigration.
All documents prepared as per checklist from Ray Derrick (see photo).
The helper was happy with everything I presented and checked that I had a current notification of address and 90 day report (no overstay)...
The only issue is they appear to have added a new document requirement.
They wanted a photocopy if my credit card, signed, and just the front...
This was weird, and had me worried about fraud, but I didn't argue, just did it as requested...
Was then inside and extension of stay stamped into passport.
Photo taken, then told to come back tomorrow at 1pm for passport to be returned... and to get my multiple reentry permit...
In at 11:00, and out in way less than an hour...
One question...
Is this leave and comeback tomorrow usual for Phuket?
A busy morning...
Income affidavit received and off to Phuket Immigration.
All documents prepared as per checklist from Ray Derrick (see photo).
The helper was happy with everything I presented and checked that I had a current notification of address and 90 day report (no overstay)...
The only issue is they appear to have added a new document requirement.
They wanted a photocopy if my credit card, signed, and just the front...
This was weird, and had me worried about fraud, but I didn't argue, just did it as requested...
Was then inside and extension of stay stamped into passport.
Photo taken, then told to come back tomorrow at 1pm for passport to be returned... and to get my multiple reentry permit...
In at 11:00, and out in way less than an hour...
One question...
Is this leave and comeback tomorrow usual for Phuket?
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERNo problem on being persnickety about terminology, I expected and appreciated that...
Thanks for the great advice...
Thanks for the great advice...
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI talked to the "great Thai helper" there two weeks ago and he said to come last week August. so had been following that time frame. But he said that without seeing anything so guess I'll get everything together now and go next week...
First step is my income affidavit..
And yes, I will report back...
First step is my income affidavit..
And yes, I will report back...
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Tod *********
I'd follow the check list that Ray Derrick posted as it spells out all the copies you need. Just disregard the bank book and bank letter copies and go with the embassy certificate instead.That list looks pretty complete and IS Phuket specific.
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks Tod...
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Tod *********
Okay, while you DID originally come in on an ED visa and changed passports too it looks like ;), you subsequently got a year extension based on retirement from Chonburi (hence the stamp RETIREMENT :) next to the year extension) So that means you're NOT on ANY visa, you're on a yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement) and it expires on the 8th of Sept.
You're just going to apply for a brand new yearly extension of stay, and you mentioned you're using the stat-dec notary letter from your consulate stating you get at least 65K baht a month in income.
You're just going to apply for a brand new yearly extension of stay, and you mentioned you're using the stat-dec notary letter from your consulate stating you get at least 65K baht a month in income.
Tod *********
And you've already moved to Phuket, went to the immigration office filed a change of address form and filed the TM.30 (foreigner in residence) form with them within 24 hours of you moving there right??
Tod *********
@Robin ******
That is a GIANT plus seeing as they're persnickety about that TM.30 form ;)Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYes..
Have done all of those things...
Have had no issues at all with Phuket immigration doing 90 day reporting or obtaining certificates of residence...
Have done all of those things...
Have had no issues at all with Phuket immigration doing 90 day reporting or obtaining certificates of residence...
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Tod *********
First off you never ever renew an extension of stay OR a visa, they expire when they expire and you get a new extension every year or buy a new visa.
I imagine you're no longer under the original visa you came into the country on and are on an extension of stay that you got from the immigration office with documentation from your school for 1900baht. When does your current extension expire?
I imagine you're no longer under the original visa you came into the country on and are on an extension of stay that you got from the immigration office with documentation from your school for 1900baht. When does your current extension expire?
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERIt was one year extension of stay for retirement.
I have added relevant passport stamps. Hope this helps more.
I have added relevant passport stamps. Hope this helps more.
Tod *********
@Robin ******
you wouldn't need a stat dec for income to get an extension on and 90 day single entry ED visa. How long was the extension granted for?
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMy extension of stay expires on 8 September.
I provided no documentation other than my passport, an income statutory declaration, and a completed form when I received the current extension of stay via a "visa agent" from the chonburi office.
There was no school involved as my ED visa was granted for the purposes of obtaining scuba diving certifications.
I provided no documentation other than my passport, an income statutory declaration, and a completed form when I received the current extension of stay via a "visa agent" from the chonburi office.
There was no school involved as my ED visa was granted for the purposes of obtaining scuba diving certifications.
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Ray *********
Here's a starter....done in Phuket in last 6 months. Using combination of annual income + money in bank to total 800,000 baht for 2 months (1st extention) 3 months thereafter. Had copy of my rental agreement and copy of my Landlord's ID card. They also took a digital photo of me. Once they have accepted all your paperwork, you will pay 1900baht and get a receipt. You take the receipt back next day after 1pm and collect your passport.
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ray ********
because they asked for me to provide a signed photocopy of it... I gave only the front...Ray *********
For why?
Robin *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBased on my experience today...
You need to add a copy of your credit card to your list...
You need to add a copy of your credit card to your list...
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