What documents do I need for a retirement visa in Thailand, and when must they be dated?

@Rob ********

re-read the STV...you are confusing it with the METV multiple entry tourist visa which does require border runs.

@James *******

i thought the STV was being phased out by the end of September this year. Isn’t it not the case ? That’s the visa I got in with and my first 90 days end on 16 October. I thought I will then have to do a border run and get a tourist visa ( I planned to stay until 8 February, so hopefully sth can be worked out)

@Patrick ******

that's WHY I said to watch for any announcements regarding the STV.

@Patrick ******

you are correct, as of right now the STV program ENDS Sept 30th and there has been no announcement about it being continued or not

What did the immigration office tell you when you went to ask them about an extension on your STV?

That's the ONLY place that matters. 😕

@Tod ********

well, the Canberra consulate told me in July before I left OZ ( I got here on 19 July)to go and see the Immigration.

When I arrived, the immigration officer stamped my passport until 16 October ( the normal 90 day period). When I asked him whether he could confirm I could get subsequent 90 day extensions, he said I should go to the Immigration office. I’m not sure he understood what I was asking 😊

I haven’t been to Immigration yet. I guess I should do it asap and will relay the info here.

By the way, would you know what documents I need to extend the visa ?

If I can’t get an extension, I’ll then do a border run and apply for a 60 day tourist visa. Such a pain in the neck though !

@Patrick ******

, you asked the wrong people

The consulate was correct, ask Immigrations, BUT the goof-balls at passport control who stamp you in and out of the country are NOT the correct immigration goofballs to ask. You want the ones IN the immigration office that serves the area where you stay

You need proof of lodging for the next 90 days, proof you still have both those insurance policies for another 90 days and I think that's it. search extend an STV on the group. You aren't the only foreigner who has one believe me

@Tod ********

thank you Todd for your input.

We got the condo till 8 February (date when I’m going back to OZ), but it’s through Airbnb (I provided the Airbnb document when I applied for STV and they seemed happy with it).

Based on your experience, you reckon it will satisfy the Immigration people here ?

And my insurance is valid until 10 February.

Would it be also preferable to do a 90 day report before I rock up to immigration ?

@Patrick ******

sorry you're not gonna get a "based on my experience" answer outta me 😮

You're gonna hafta slog on over to your immigration office, SHOW them the STV and 90 day entry stamp and ASK them what the requirements are at THAT office for you to get the extension. 🙂 That is how you will know.

Keep in mind the people who sold you the visa at the consulate are NOT thai immigrations, they are Ministry of Foreign Affairs workers, they sell visas (among other things). They have abso-tively, posi-lutely NO clue what's required to get an extension from that visa inside the country

Once you're here and to get an extension you deal with the Royal Thai Police Immigration Division, and they are the ones who set the requirements for extensions inside the country.

That's why I said GO and ask them..

@Tod ********

thanks Todd. Much appreciated.

Do I make an appointment online for visa renewal or can I just rock up there and ask them these questions ?

@Patrick ******

you can show up and ask them questions,

They aren't gonna extend your current stamp as you said it's good until Oct 16 and at most offices you can apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp SO for you middle of Sept or so

@Tod ********

great. Many thanks 🙏🏾

@Rob ********

then get the OA visa...