What are the documentation requirements for extending a Non-O visa in Thailand for retirement?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Retirement Visa Thailand Immigration Documents Required Pattaya Immigration Office

Dec 20, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m on a non O based on retirement. I’m Canadian. I’m about to do my first extension. I’ve completed the TM 7. And the declaration of overstay. I also have my TM6. I’ve already registered my address in Pattaya.

I’m using the 65 k monthly income method. I have an affidavit from the Canadian Embassy for verification of my pension.

My question.

What pages of my passport are required and how many copies?

How many copies of the application and declaration?

How many passport photos?

Yes I searched everywhere for a checklist of what I’m required to have but I can’t find the proper answer. 

TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a Canadian expat on a Non-O visa based on retirement, is seeking clarification on the necessary documents for their upcoming visa extension. They have already prepared the TM7, declaration of overstay, TM6, and registered their address in Pattaya, opting for the 65k monthly income method with an affidavit from the Canadian Embassy for pension verification. Commenters advised on which passport pages to include, the number of copies required for various documents, and emphasized the importance of arriving early to avoid long wait times at immigration.

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Kool *******

It depends on what immigration office you go to concerning how many copies you need. At Chiang Wattana you only need one copy of everything. Copy every page in your passport then there is no question if you missed something. Every other office is at least two copies, as they send one to Chiang Wattana, the main office.

3 years ago

Philip **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So I went to immigration. Total time 4 hours. The only hiccup was. They wanted my pension papers that I showed the Canadian Embassy. So I’m not sure what the affidavit is for if they can see the original pension statement.

Anyway I go back Thursday to pick up my passport.

My advice? Go at 7:45 am. Anytime after 9:30 is suicide. They close for lunch at 11:30 until 1:00 pm.

3 years ago

Dana *******

The best is to ask at the reception of your immigration office.

3 years ago

Philip **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Dana ******

Thanks but I went today to get the application and they told me to come back tomorrow because their printers weren’t working. I downloaded all paperwork and want to go prepared as there’s a long queue.

3 years ago

Dana *******

@Philip *********

So, at least, now you know the answers to all your questions (number of photos, what to copy, how many copies, etc...). You can get prepared with all the requirements. Good luck ! It will work out well if you have all the documents they request. 👍

3 years ago

Philip **********

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@Dana ******

Actually it wasn’t enough. They also wanted my pension papers that I showed the embassy for the affidavit. 😡

3 years ago

Dana *******

@Philip *********

As long as they just request papers that you indeed have... Give them all they want, that's the name of the game ! 😉

3 years ago

Todd *********

@Philip *********

hell of a process mate. I can see why people use the agents even if ducks are all lined up

3 years ago

Philip **********

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@Todd ********

Ya it was a long day. I didn’t think that there were that many expats in Pattaya. I go by there often and it’s always jammed packed.

3 years ago

Todd *********

@Philip *********

very interesting. Koh Samui usually has a dozen or so it seems, but we stay away at peak times lol. It’s pretty quiet comparatively. I just have zero patience for the lines and annoyances.

3 years ago

Philip **********

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@Todd ********

I did my 90 day June & September. In and out 3 minutes. December it exploded. 90 day report was ok about 22 minutes. They just collected the passports while you wait outside. The other queue for visas was long. Every time I pass by it’s jammed packed. Them closing for 90 minutes for lunch doesn’t help either.

My first retirement visa was done in Kohn Kean. Took 45 minutes and she did everything for me. Photocopies etc. Not here. Thank god it’s only once a year.

3 years ago

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Philip **********

Dan *******

Don't forget the receipt from the Canadian embassy for your notarized avidavid of pension income

Did my extension today it was required

3 years ago

Philip **********

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@Dan ******

Great I wasn’t going to bring it.

3 years ago

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Philip **********

Stuart *********

Your data page, your most recent entry stamp and your TM6. Probably only one passport photo, but have two just in case. If you’ve transferred anything from one passport to a new one have that copy too. Some offices are asking for two copies of everything. Kill a few trees and have them just in case. If not use them for next year.

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

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