What are the requirements for extending a Non-O Retirement visa and TM30 after a long trip abroad?

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Aug 8, 2023

a year ago

Tom ******

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I have 2 questions relating to extension of Non-O Retirement visa. When I received my first extension last September the 800,000 b was in a dollar account at Bangkok Bank. Ten days later I exchanged my dollars for baht as the exchange rate was favorable. Do I need to get bank statements for both accounts to give Immigration ?  These statements would come from different departments at Bkk Bank Headquarters ( I live nearby￼ )

Secondly I got my TM 30 last year and traveled to USA for 5 months earlier this year. Same place , passport and visa- just want to make sure I don’t need a new TM 30

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual has questions regarding the extension of their Non-O Retirement visa and the TM30 rule after traveling abroad. To extend the visa, it is advised to gather bank statements from both accounts to demonstrate compliance with the 800,000 baht balance requirement, as immigration officials want to verify the balance over the past year. Additionally, there is a suggestion to report the TM30 again after a lengthy trip, which may be necessary to avoid potential fines, though the requirements can vary by immigration office.

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Bob **********

You may need to update the TM30 should be very simple I just filled out the form but they may try to fine you 1600 baht as you didn’t do it right away good luck

a year ago

John **********

They want statements covering the entire year so they can check you met the requirements. I hope the bank conversion was seamless as even 1 day not meeting the requirements can be an issue.

a year ago

Ellie *******

You surely need both accounts. As you know, you need to maintain a bank balance of 800K for three months after a new extension is granted and keep 400K for the rest of the year to keep the last year's extension valid. Also, you need to have 800K two months in advance to a new extension application this time.

TM 30 re-submission requirement is immigration office specific. CW is usually okay without resubmitting when you are back to the same address from international travel. But you may be better check with CW about that with 5 months of travel abroad. If you want to take the safe side, report again.

a year ago

Dave *********

@Ellie ******

what about $

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baht monthly income in lieu of the $800k?

a year ago

James ********

@Dave ********

MUST have 800,000 Thai baht to get the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired the first time.

And must meet the financial requirements for the full year up to the renewal of the first year... AND have proof of your depositing by international transfer of at least 65,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only for the complete 12 months prior to the second year renewal in order to use the monthly deposit requirements.

a year ago

Dave *********

@James *******

got it! Thanks

a year ago

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Dave *********

Ellie *******

@Dave ********

, sorry, what do you want to ask with the "what about..." question?

a year ago

Dave *********

@Ellie ******

I thought if you had a letter from your embassy that your monthly income was $65k baht then you wouldn't need to have $800k baht deposited.

a year ago

Ellie *******

@Dave ********

, OP already applied using the banked money method, so the embassy affidavit wouldn't help to prove that he kept the criteria of the necessary 800K for three months/ 400K for the rest of the year. IF his embassy issues an affidavit (US, UK, a few more countries don't though), you can use it for the next application.

a year ago

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