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What is a safe answer for the 'Reason for extension' on the TM 7 visa extension form in Thailand?

Nov 17, 2017
8 years ago
Simon *************
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About the last question on the visa extension form (TM 7), "Reason for extension": is there a safe, standard answer, and are there any answers to avoid?
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When filling out the 'Reason for extension' on the TM 7 visa extension form in Thailand, many users suggest that a simple, straightforward answer such as 'retirement' is sufficient. Various anecdotes indicate that the specifics of the explanation are not heavily scrutinized; what's more important is having the right supporting documentation. Some expats recommend avoiding terms that imply working on a tourist visa and suggest using one-word responses like 'Tourism' or 'Study'. Overall, it seems the content of the response is less critical than the applicant's eligibility and paperwork.
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Tod *********
I don't think they look at that line at all.

I filled out someone's TM7 for a retirement extension and purposely typed the word RETARDED :O instead of RETIRED. It sailed thru fine. ;)

I've seen people have the entire space filled up with b/s like I love thailand, I love the people the culture blah-blah-blah. It's not what you put on the line that matters it's your documentation.

With that being said, IF you're getting an extension of stay because you're on a tourist visa or a visa exempt entry I wouldn't put down "work" as the reason you want the extension :P
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Colin **********
I submitted yesterday, I only wrote 'retirement'
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Simon *************
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Thank you, Mr Gruen, for your reassurance, and thank you, Mark, for reminding me that size really is everything.
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Mark ********
Tourism, Study, whatever you are doing. It's a one word response not an essay
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Joe ***********
This is not a critical question nor is the answer.
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Joe ***********
For retirement is what I put (3 times over 3 years)
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