I have an O type marriage visa. I have renewed it (!!!!) three times. Apparently, unknown and unrequested by me they had changed this to a retirement visa by scribbling 'retirement' in Thai over the visa renewal notice stamp in my passport. (I had always kept over 800,000Baht in that account because they kept talking about changing the rules). This past year I spent money from that account installing solar panels lowering the balance to 570,000Baht. They REFUSED to extend my marriage visa saying I had a retirement visa and not enough money in the bank. I would have to REAPPLY for a NEW marriage visa. I naturally objected, as I ONLY have a type 'O' marriage visa with extension stamps in my passport and have never sought a retirement visa, but they insisted... I am now on a temporary extension waiting to see if they will issue me a new marriage visa... I have been waiting now over a month. I am still unsure if I should engage lawyers.
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The user describes a troubling experience with the Thai immigration office regarding their marriage visa, which they claim was mistakenly changed to a retirement visa without their request. This error led to a refusal of their marriage visa extension due to insufficient funds in their account, which dropped below the required amount after expenses. They are currently on a temporary extension and are uncertain about their next steps, considering legal advice. The community offers suggestions on how to handle the situation, emphasizes the importance of checking stamps at immigration, and shares personal experiences with visa applications.
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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