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What is the process for extending a stay in Thailand for retirees using the monthly deposit method?

Dec 26, 2025
4 months ago
Admission for extended stay at Kalasin office. This is the first year I have had to use the monthly deposits in my Thai Bank Account method. Previous years the Canadian Embassy issued proof of income letters. I applied for an extension based on retirement so was meticulous at least ฿65,000 was deposited each month. I was a little worried that Wise transferred the money to their Kasikornbank account, and then Kasikornbank transferred the money to my SCB account and it didn't show as an international transfer, but that didn't seem to be a problem. I went to the SCB branch in Kalasin and told them what I wanted and they produced the letter almost right away. I then went to Kalasin Immigration, I got there just before 1 and was done before 2:30. I gave them the TM7 form with a picture, the TM8 (reentry form) with a picture, copies of the used pages in my passport, a copy of my yellow book and pink ID card, the bank letter, and what they seemed most interested in proof of my funds from Canada. I had my 2024 Government tax slips T4A NR4 and a letter from my former company showing what my monthly pension was, and proof from CPP and OAS what my monthly pensions from them were. The officer then converted the pensions from Canadian $ to Thai ฿. I also included 12 monthly bank statements from SCB showing the deposits from Wise into my SCB account. The officer seemed to be satisfied and issued the extension of stay. Just a note to the Canadian Government, you turned what used to be an easy process by issuing the letter of income into a rather complicated process. Thanks a lot.
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A user successfully extended their retirement visa in Thailand by demonstrating a monthly income via bank deposits. They deposited at least ฿65,000 each month into their Thai SCB account from Canada, using Wise for transfers. Despite concerns over the transfer method, the immigration office accepted the proof of funds, including tax slips and pension statements. The process is noted to be more complex than in previous years due to changes in Canadian government policies.
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Barry ********
Why wasn't the monthly deposits statement from your bank enough proof? Are they now accepting monthly de[posits from Canadians?
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Tod *********
Congratulations on getting your extension using monthly income by transfer method.

Welcome to the "club" :) , people from USA, UK and Australia had to switch over to international transfer for monthly income method back in 2019.

It takes some planning and follow thru, but it can be done.

Thanks for the update

NOTE: this is only for the Kalasin immigration office..
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