What is the process for renewing a yearly extension of stay based on retirement in Thailand?

Sep 21, 2018
6 years ago
John *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Three cheers for the Tod Daniels' idiots guide to renewing the yearly extension of stay based on retirement. (attached below)

For me it worked like a dream this morning.

I arrived at Chiang Wattana early and was number 71 in the queue for entrance at 8.30, opening time.

On entering immigration at 08.30 I got ticket L6, 6th in line for O extensions and was sitting with the immigration officer at 08.40.

By 08.50, I'd paid and by 09.00am I was given my passport back with new stamp for another 13 months, as I'd gone a month early.

Just for info, I'd used the affidavit of income from abroad letter from your the British embassy for the finances and just in case took proof of the income.

As Tod states below, from sitting down to leaving other than saying hello, paying and saying good bye I had nothing more to do.

Thanks Tod.

Tod's process:

People ask for a check list for paperwork for their yearly extension of stay based on retirement.

It's hard to give a definitive one because of the individual quirks from each immigration office BUT this is 100% accurate as far as the Bangkok Immigration office

A filled out TM.7 Application for extension (the NEW version of the form printed on one piece of paper front & back) with your phone number written above your photo on the back side

Copies of;

-data page of your passport,

-ALL the stamps from your original Non-Immigrant visa and every extension up to the last one (if you changed passports you need that page where they moved your stamps to the new passport too).

-your most recent arrival stamp

-TM.6 departure card

-a hand drawn map of the area around where you live

FINANCIALZ

-bank letter (not more than 7 days old)

-copies of the front page of your bank book and at least pages that show 3 months of transaction history AND the last entry has to show the balance on the date you apply (it does NOT have to match the bank letter, it just has to be over the minimum amount needed)

OR

notarized affidavit of income from abroad letter from your

consulate

You'll need what I call the "three secret forms" (you can't down load them but I have them in the files section of the group); One is titled "statement" and is basically a self guarantee, one is the acknowledgement of overstay penalties, and the last one is the terms of your extension. Most people just sign them when the officer puts them in front of you and have no clue what they're signing. :O

IF you are using banked money there is an additional form that states you know you'll bank 800K for the 3 months before the application.

You sign the bottom of EVERY copy in blue ink.

You MAY need your lease agreement, the thai i/d of the lord, the blue house book listing for where you're renting and a TM.30 receipt <- if you're in an area that requires it.

I can say with 100% accuracy that is what's required in Bangkok because I just had three people use that exact paperwork this month and their extensions based on being over 50 sailed thru without them needing to sign anything OR even talk to the officer at all other than saying hello when they sat down.

Sorry this was long hopefully it was helpful.
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The discussion provides a detailed outline of the process for renewing a yearly extension of stay based on retirement in Thailand, focusing specifically on the Bangkok Immigration office. A user shares their successful experience, highlighting the required documentation such as the TM.7 application, passport copies, financial proof (including bank letters and statements), and 'three secret forms' from immigration. They advise arriving early at the immigration office and preparing all paperwork in advance to ensure a smooth process. The comments elaborated on experiences, checked details about requirements, and included suggestions for handling income proof when applying.
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Robert *******
Thanks for the update and information. If people like to ask what or how they have to apply for an Extension of Stay, for those in Bangkok read this topic for others feel free to ask in new topic.
David ************
Hate to say it, but unfortunately people don’t seem real receptive to professional written guides. They seem to require only personal attention.... Sorry to say but You’ll never be out of live customers Tod, Lloyd and Robert
Robert *******
But you contribute, so it will keep you of the street.
John *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Agree about Samut Prakan.

I did my multi-entry there once, a nice quite office but not available for me anything else, living in Bangkok.
Richard *******
Awesome, i am so glad I live in Samut Prakan, where it all took me about the same time, but I arrived at Immigration at 08:25.
Tod *********
Glad it worked out (y) Sometimes people make it out to be harder than it is and/or give them more than is required paperwork wise.

Less is more, ;) Give them what they need, don't give them one piece more or less, and don't think for a second they care in the least about you or what to be your friend and you'll be fine
John *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I'm sure you can.

Mine was just two roads, one condo and a hashed line meant to represent BTS.

A little decoration would bitten up dull procedure.

A more bazaar part of the process is in completing the guarantee form in Tod's 3 secret forms, where you where complete the form with your details twice meaning the you are acting as guarantor for yourself.
Steve **********
Lol, I'm glad I wasn't the only one having a hard time wrapping my head around that guarantee form.
Joe ***********
Very Helpful John - many people will be wise to go with your checklist.. even if not residing in Bkk.. Anyone outside of Bkk could just double check for any local variance in what they may want.

Folks - I use the "Kitchen Sink" method.. I take everthing but the kitchen sink.. If the officer doesn't want it then he/she will just hand it back.
Thomas *****
Did you have to use the main immigration in Bangkok or will any immigration work
Adrian ******
1 question regarding the proof if income letter from embassy what is needed to obtain that ? I do not have pension yet my income is from property lets & was told some time back that they might not be accepted as income as tenants can leave. ?
Robert *******
@Eddy ****
Please open a new topic. Different questions bring different answers and only makes reading confusing.
Mike *******
The income letter.is issued on prove of income over the last 12 months.detailed on there check list letter.though I've only printed 3months of bank statements of o.a p.and my p 60s end of year certificates.
Adrian ******
British. Ok I am due there next month for letter of residence I will ask at same time. Thank you
Robert *******
That depends totally on your Embassy, most of them have the requirements on their website, otherwise you have to contact them.
Christopher ***********
Thanks for that John (and Tod of course).
John *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
To fail to prepare, is to prepare to fail, as they say.
Francis ********
It does go quick if arrive early and have all the paperwork. It happens every time I renew my non O on marriage.
Akthar ************
Very informative
John *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Good luck.
Steve **********
Perfect timing on this report. I'm headed to CW next week for the same.
Robert *******
congratulations.
Mike *******
Nice bit of reporting.cheers.
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