Hi. I have a two-part question I hope you can help me with.
Background:
1. I am a Canadian and married to a Thai and living 6 mos and 6 mos in Canada and Udon Thani in our house as well as travelling around SE Asia. We are planning on living here full-time starting in the Fall of 2023.
1. On Nov. 4, 2021, I entered Thailand on a non-0 Visa and on December 2021, I applied for and got the 1 year Extension Based on Marriage; this extension expires on. Feb. 1, 2023.
1. My wife and I flew to Canada on March 30, 2022 and returned to Udon on October 7, 2022 and duly reported to the Udon IO.
1. The Udon IO advised that I must report in 90 days on Jan. 7, 2023 to maintain my current status or IF I want to reapply for a new Extension Based on Marriage then I can reapply anytime between Dec. 25, 2022 and Jan. 7, 2023.
My Two Questions:
1. If I simply reapply for an Extension Based on Marriage would I just submit the TM7 with appropriate documents or must I include with it the TM30 for my 90 day report?
1. Currently I have 400,000 baht in my bank account. My wife has suggested that she deposit another 400,000 baht in my account so that I could simply apply for the Extension Based on Retirement as there is less paperwork involved and no need to bother our neighbor witnesses. Can I do this and given the above dates what would I need to do and what paperwork would then be required?
Thank you very much for help and assistance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, a Canadian citizen married to a Thai national, seeks guidance on reapplying for a visa extension based on marriage and considers the option of applying for a retirement extension instead. They inquire whether to submit a TM30 with the TM7 for the marriage extension, and if they can supplement their funds for a retirement extension. Responses emphasize the need to gather updated documentation for the application and outline the financial requirements related to the retirement extension.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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