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What documents do I need to open a Thai bank account for a retirement extension with a Non-Immigrant O visa?

Thai bank account retirement visa Non-Immigrant O visa TM30 Pattaya residence permit immigration process

Apr 25, 2025

a year ago

Robert *********

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Want to open Thai bank account this May to put in funds to apply for retirement 1 year extension.

Got non immigrant o visa. Uk passport. Proof of address UK

Going to stay at same hotel in Pattaya I stayed for over 3 months left March .I

 kept receipts. 

Will pay for one month and will be staying there first 3 months.

I will get copy of TM 30. 

Will this be enough to get me a residence permit from the immigration office in Jomtien ?

I have been there before to get a 30 day extension.  

Do I just join the queue to try to get residence permit or is there a separate section at the immigration centre who deal with this matter? Any advice appreciated.

Trying to avoid using an agent.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks guidance on opening a Thai bank account to deposit funds for a retirement visa extension. They hold a Non-Immigrant O visa and plan to stay in Pattaya, providing proof of address from the UK and hotel receipts. They inquire if this documentation will suffice for obtaining a residence permit at the Jomtien immigration office, the procedure for the application, and if specific queues for residence permits exist.

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Terry ***********

May I ask what hotel you stayed in as I’m coming out there next month

a year ago

Paul ************

@Terry **********

please I’d like to know too!

a year ago

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Jeffrey ********

What's the TM30

a year ago

Jan ******************

@Jeffrey *******

Address registration form.

a year ago

Frank **********

@Jeffrey *******

Proof of where you are staying

Jeffrey ********

thanks Frank

Graham ******

It is the landlord's notification to Immigration of a foreigner staying. The proof of address is the residence certificate obtained from Immigration which most banks require.

a year ago

Jeffrey ********

@Graham *****

thanks Graham.

a year ago

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Jeffrey ********

Frank **********

I have a bbk bank book

I used NaN Services in Pattaya .

30 minutes

a year ago

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Frank **********