What are the steps and documents required to switch from a Non B employment extension to a Non O retirement extension in Bangkok?

Check with CW for requirements for changing the reason for the one-year extension. You may or may not need to show the source of your fund if you are using the banked money method.

You will need to cancel your current work permit and your current extension of stay based on employment. You will then be able to apply, on the same day, for a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

1. Your passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the TM30 form submitted to the immigration office.

4. To meet the financial requirements of either:

- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months along with a letter from the bank. If renewing the one year extension of stay, the 800,000 THB must be seasoned for two months before applying and three months after the last extension of stay was granted, and for the money not to have been lower then 400,000 THB throughout the calendar year, Or;

- 65,000 THB a month in income to a Thai bank transferred from overseas, Or;

- A letter from the embassy stating the applicant receives 65,000 THB a month in income from overseas.

5. A hand drawn map to your houser.

6. 1x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. 1,900 THB processing fee.