What documents and steps are needed for a one-year extension of stay in Thailand on a retirement visa?

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Feb 10, 2024

9 months ago

Martyn **********

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Hi one and all.

I'm on a 90 day O Visa based on retirement and next Friday (16th) I will be applying for a one year extension (first time). My current visa expires on February 26th.

Yesterday I went to the Bangkok Bank (the bank where my account is held) near Udon Thani immigration and asked for an account statement. They asked for my passport and I hadn't brought it with me. My brain was in UK mode and I didn't even consider taking it. I opened my account two months ago and the bank clerk said she could print me a statement when I bring in my passport. That wasn't possible yesterday and so I'm planning to return on Monday.

I'd like to ask if a printed statement from the bank, rather than one from Bangkok Bank's head office, will be acceptable to immigration..

A few other questions if I may.

Can photocopies (e.g. Passport) be in black and white?

Where do I place my signature on the photocopies, top or bottom?

On the day I apply for the one year statement I know I need to update my bank book and get a letter from the bank. Can I ask for the letter on the day of my application or do I need to order it beforehand? Also, what type of letter do I ask for?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user seeking to apply for a one-year extension of their retirement O Visa in Thailand has several questions regarding the required documents and procedures. They need a bank statement from Bangkok Bank, updated bank book, a letter from the bank, and photocopies of their passport. The community provides guidance on the acceptability of black and white photocopies, requirements for signatures, and the necessity of having the bank letter and statements dated the day of application. Additionally, several users share personal experiences and advise checking specific requirements with the local immigration office to avoid confusion.

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Peter *********

Bank statement dated day of application brings back memories. In Pattaya completing the process yourself instead of via an agent doesn't get you in immigration's good books. In my case the process was delayed by officers as they sent me back and forth, blatant delaying tactics aimed to annoy (eg map showing place of residence had to be hand drawn, not printed from an actual to scale online map, photos with daughter had to be provided in front of school, outside and inside residence etc etc)... then on day 3 of the process, my fourth time in front of the immigration officers, absolutely everything they had requested complied with, just as immigration was about to close for the day, they announced that my Bangkok Bank statements provided three days before were now out of date.

Looking forward to a visit in June/July

@Mar***

, will you be there then?