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What are the requirements for a yearly extension to a Non-O A visa in Samui?
Non-O A VisaExtension RequirementsSamui ImmigrationRetirement VisaVisa RegulationsMedical CertificateTM30 Requirement
Apr 29, 2019
7 years ago
Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTERImmigration office in Samui have published their requirements regarding yearly extension to Non O A visa (over 50 Retirement or long stay.)
They told me that you can only apply 14 days early and asked me to understand the bottom of letter. I take that as they will only issue single entry visas.
I've added it in two pics so it's easier to zoom in.
They told me that you can only apply 14 days early and asked me to understand the bottom of letter. I take that as they will only issue single entry visas.
I've added it in two pics so it's easier to zoom in.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The immigration office in Samui has provided information about the yearly extension for the Non O A visa, particularly for those over 50 or on long stays. Key points include the restriction of applying only 14 days in advance and a suggestion that only single entry visas may be issued. Community comments raise questions about specific requirements like medical certificates and TM30 forms, indicating potential changes in local procedures.
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Tod *********
thanx for the info. At least you got a handout that lists your required documents.
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Richard *******
Medical certificate ???
Richard *******
Ah, Never knew that, as I have always got mine at Samut Prakan.
Tod *********
some immigration offices require it. AND some make you go to a specific hospital to get it too
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Darren *********
Interesting that No 11 appears to be a request for a TM30 completion, I didn't have to do one with my extnsion to stay based on marriage (at Samui) a few months ago. Maybe Samui is now following suit with BKK..
Darren *********
@Terry *********
Thanks for the feedback/documents, very useful for us laid back Samuian's 🙂Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTERBut get it now.
Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTERNo, got it in Samui, extension with multi entry permit attached.
Tod *********
@Terry *********
okay, you need to understand that IF you get an in country extension for a year you're already INSIDE thailand and those are sold with no re-entry permit. If you're going to leave the country during the year you BUY either a single re-entry permit for 1000baht or a multiple re-entry permit for 3800baht.Where did you get your visa for the years you mention>?
Darren *********
@Terry *********
Careful not to confuse a visa obtained from an external consulate and an extension to stay from internal Thai immigration.. an extension to stay never comes with exit/re-entry permissions. It's a common misconception.Tod *********
@T**
, it appears without a TM.30 receipt you're not gonna get an extension from the immigration office in Samui :O Or at least you're not gonna get a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement) from them, :(Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
So what's the point of a multi entry visa, if you've still got to pay to get back in?I can't remember getting a re entry permit from immigration when I had a multi entry in
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, but hey, I may be getting old. 😉Tod *********
@Terry *********
they do not sell visas or extensions inside the country with ANY re-entry <- because you're already IN the country when you get it.Darren *********
@Tod ********
It seems like they are slowly standardising enforcement across the country?Darren *********
Terry Nicholls with an extension to stay you need a re-entry permit (single or multi) in order to leave Thailand and re-enter. You self-file a TM30 if your landlord or house master hasn't done, or won't do it.
Tod *********
I think we're going to see more and more offices starting to request a receipt of a TM.30 before they'll issue extensions (especially to people getting their first yearly extension, changing addresses OR moving to a new immigration office).
Tom ********
@Darren ********
yep!Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ********
They didn't explain, but asked me to understand the bottom lines. If you get a M E, why would you need a re entry permit? It would elude to only single entry visas being issued, but I guess we will have to wait to find out.
What do you need to do to 'self file' TM30?
Darren *********
@Tom *******
no, neither have we, but look at No 11.Tom ********
Never had to do a TM 30 before on Samui for extension of stay.
Darren *********
@Terry *********
I've got to go this week, I'm going self-file a TM30 anyway (if my landlady still hasn't/won't do it). What did they mean about the single entry - you have to apply for a single or a multi re-entry permit if you are on an extension to stay?Terry **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ********
Seems like it. I've lived here 4 ***
years and never done one. Been out the country 3 times since November.Reply to
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Darren *********
That's for an extension to stay based on being over 50, not Non O A (issued by an external consulate) Tez?
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