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What is the process for obtaining a Non-O retirement extension at Chiang Mai immigration?

David ************
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I'm on a Non-O retirement extension using the 800,000 baht deposit method and went to the Chiang Mai immigration office today to do my next extension.

Here is the process at Chiang Mai:

After you come through the Covid-19 screening, go to the left to the tent. If you have all your paperwork and copies already, the IO will check them over. (If you need other copies, there is a copy center around back.) If you have everything in order, the IO will give you a numbered card. Take it and go to window 3 inside the main building.

At window 3 they will check all the paperwork again and if it is in order, they will give you a queue number.

When your number is called, go to to the appropriate window and hand in your documents. You will then be taken inside to the IO. He will check your documents and if they are in order he will stamp your passport with the extension. He will collect the fee (1900 baht) and you go out and wait. Shortly you will be called back to the window and get your stamped passport and a receipt for your payment (and any change). The woman at the window will most likely confirm the extension date and also the date of your next 90-day report. You are finished.

Here are the documents you need for a Non-O retirement extension (as of today):

TM7

Photo (to go on the TM7)

Passport - 1 copy all relevant pages, signed

TM6 copy

TM30 copy

Copy of bank book (updated)

Copy of past 12 month bank statements

Bank letter

Acknowledgement of overstay penalties

Some other acknowledgement form (I don't remember what it was for - COVID-19 related. All it needs is a signature)

Some notes:

The photo should already be attached to the TM7 when you get to the tent.

Your TM7 should have your telephone number on it (I put mine directly below my signature) and the GPS location of where you stay - this is a relatively new requirement. (I put mine right under my address at the top of the back page). In my case the IO did not see it and looked it up on his phone before I could point it out to him.

The last two documents listed above - the acknowledgements - are available at the back of the tent next to the building.

This should be your first thing to do when getting ready for your extension. At least a week before you go for the extension, order your 12 month bank statements from your bank. I don't know if all banks are the same but I use Bangkok Bank and it took 8 days to get them.

Hopefully this will be of some help.
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The report outlines the process for obtaining a Non-O retirement extension at the Chiang Mai immigration office, including necessary documents, procedures upon arrival, and important notes about completing paperwork. It details steps from Covid-19 screening, receiving a numbered card, checking documents at window 3, to the final submission and payment process. The report also lists the specific documents required, emphasizing the need for updated bank statements and GPS location on the TM7 form, and encourages applicants to prepare documents in advance.
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Mark *******
Mark *******
I can't remember what that bank letter is called (not the statement... the other one). Anyone know so I can get the right one from the bank?
Andy ********
Andy ********
Thank you for this. I've just asked a question about further extentions but as you've just been do you know how long before my current extention expires I can apply for a new one.
David ************
David ************
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45 days before - unless they have changed it since last week. 😁
Andy ********
Andy ********
@David ***********
Thank you for that. I'll start planning around that and getting a flight to the UK for shortly after then.
Gooddy *******
Gooddy *******
If the bank book is updated, why need 12 months of bank statements? Also why need a bank letter ?
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
Sometimes bank book records are summerised to all-in all-out amount. It's not enough to prove you meet the requirement.
David ************
David ************
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Just because it is a requirement. No logical reason.
James ********
James ********
Thank you for your helpful report... 😊

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