What documents do I need to provide for a Non O visa and obtaining a residence certificate in Thailand?

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Hi Folks,
First of all let me convey my sincere thanks for the information the forum members provide. Immensely useful.

I look regularly at posts and have gathered a great deal of information in preparation for my arrival in BKK on October 27th.

I do have a few questions fuelled by my anxiety and desire to minimise hassle:

I am a 73 year old UK citizen.

I intend arriving on the Non O visa obtained in the UK on the 27th October.

My understanding is that I should apply to the Thai embassy in London online for the Non O visa about 15 working days (3 weeks) before my departure for Thailand.

I already have an AIS SIM card that I got on my last trip and it is still valid.

My intention is to get a serviced apartment for 5 months in the On Nut area of BKK. The manager of the serviced apartment said they will give me the TM30 that I will take ,together with identity documents etc, for me to get a Certificate of Residence from the Main immigration office.

I have read that a condo lease , or owners document from the landlord may be needed by immigration in addition to the TM30.

Given that I intend only having a short term serviced apartment for maybe 5 months would the TM30 alone be acceptable to immigration or do I need a formal lease document or would some other document be needed from the serviced apartment landlord?

When applying for a one year extension would it be advisable for me to get a proper 1 year lease on a condo, proof of which I can then show when applying for the extension or would a serviced apartment receipt document for a few months be acceptable?

Anybody else been in this situation?

Banking and depositing the 800000thb.

I realise the money has to be in an account for two months to "season"- and this is my other query - is that 2 full calendar months or 62 days? Given I actually arrive in BKK on the 27th October is there enough time for the money to season if it has to be in an account for 2 calendar months for me to then get a one year extension? And that is assuming I can get an account quite easily.

I will use Wise for the transfer.

I will be helped /accompanied by my Thai partner and she speaks good English which could be useful in the face to face encounters with immigration.

Thanks for your patience and taking the time to read the slightly rambling post above.

Jay.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, a 73-year-old UK citizen, seeks guidance on the documentation required when arriving in Bangkok on a Non-O visa and the process for obtaining a Certificate of Residence. Key queries include whether a TM30 form from a serviced apartment suffices for immigration purposes, the necessity of a long-term lease for a visa extension, and clarification on the duration for "seasoning" 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. Community responses highlight that the TM30 is typically acceptable, advise applying for the visa earlier than planned, and reaffirm that two months means two full calendar months for the funds to season.

Len ****** · Answer

Go into kasikorn bank and use the wife as surety

Colette ***** · Answer

Hello, my name is Colette may I ask you ...who did you use to help with your visa.. I  aim in the beginning stage and Im thinking WOW this is VERY complicated even more now with allll the new restriction . like you I want to apply for the retirement visa wish ever one I can get.. Im terrified of being scam via online ( when the want you to send money and all your personal info and visa info)  lucky you to have a Thai person helping you .. Im planing in mid august to move to Thailand. thank you so very much .

Tim ******** · Answer

You will find out what you understand and the reality of it are usually different. everyone has a lot of advice but if you hire a agency it will be streamline because the people who offer the advice are not the ones who have to wait in line and come back with additional documentation. Usually the agency employee knows the bank, immigration and DOT employees on a first name basis and will be ushered to the front upon arrival. Just my experience as I saved a lot of time and spent a few baht to simplify my time...

Gary *********** · Answer

Apply earlier form the 90 day visa and make sure your phone SIM is registered to your passport

Steven *************** · Answer

The TM30 is sufficient because immigration understands that sometimes people move. While you decide where you truly want to settle you may only want to stay somewhere for 3 months or 6 etc. I stayed at a few places in Bangkok and Chiang Mai before meeting my future wife and settling in Prachinburi several years ago.

Graham ****** · Answer

Two months is two months as in 19th to 19th etc. it does not matter how many days in total that is.

John ********** · Answer

I'd apply a bit earlier than that just to make sure you get the visa before you travel. It's good for 90 days from the date of issue and you get stamped into Thailand for 90 days whenever you arrive during it's validity.

Once you are inside Thailand get a copy of the TM30 receipt from your landlord and take it to immigration to get a residence certificate, make sure your Thai SIM is registered against your passport, then go to a bank and request they open an account for you then transfer in a minimum of 800k baht. Wait for 2 months date to date (say 1st November to 1st January) and then go and apply for the 12 month extension of stay. Once you have the extension you need to maintain 800k baht in your bank account for 3 months and it can't drop below 400k baht at any point during the period of your extension

What documents do I need to provide for a Non O visa and obtaining a residence certificate in Thailand?

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