After a long day at CW immigration I am on my way to receiving a 90 day non-o visa based on retirement whilst being on amnesty from a 60 day tourist visa.
I filled out a TM.86 form hoping to receive a hard stamp that would allow me to proceed to a 90 day non-o Visa.
I queued at counter C1 and was told I didn't have all the requirements so I had to go and come back and queue again.
The additional requirements were to hand draw a map of my condo location, bring a copy of the past 3 receipts of rental payment and a foreign transfer letter from my bank
I was previously told by my local branch that a form was not available to show my 800k Baht foreign transfer and went to CW hoping the bank book FTT code was proof however it wasn't. A quick walk downstairs to Bangkok bank and I received 2 forms free of charge.
I went back to queue at Counter C1, they accepted my documents then was told to skip the queue and goto L1 with a new form and passport to get a hard stamp and then come back and wait outside C1 for the IO. After filling out more forms and quite a few more signatures later I received a stamped form and told to come back on the 24th to get my passport stamped.
I am also required to wait for a call from immigration police 'At any time' who will be visiting me at my condo to take a photo of me inside. Quite over the top and belittling to be honest considering I have a TM30 filed, lease agreement etc however beggars can't be choosers.
Has anyone been through this process? I'd like to know what to expect.
I was also advised that Friday is the last day that this process will be allowed so be quick if this is what your looking for.
Also I had an Australian embassy extension letter on hand however it is was not required.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user details their experience applying for a 90-day Non-O visa based on retirement while on amnesty from a tourist visa. After overcoming document requirements and a long queue at CW immigration, they received a stamped form but were informed to expect a home visit from immigration police. The user reflects on the process, sharing concerns and seeking advice from others who have gone through similar application experiences. Comments from the community provide encouragement and share personal anecdotes about the home visit process, emphasizing varied experiences and procedural norms.
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