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What should I expect when re-entering Thailand with a Non-O retirement visa?
Retirement VisaNon-O VisaThailand ImmigrationRe-entryImmigration IssuesExpats in ThailandVisa Regulations
Mar 2, 2018
8 years ago
Vincent *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJust arrived in Suvarnabhumi airport.
I HAVE A RETIREMENT VISA (Non 'O')
Been on retirement visa 13 years
Immigration woman wanted name of hotel i was staying .she was very aggressive!
I explained that as i live here that i stay in my house .
Not good enough ! So i was marched off with another immigration officer who kept on the same theme°!
Then said that they had not realised that my address i had given was correct as there are 2 PLACES NAMED KHAO YAI !
.cannot wait until I sell up and get out of here!
I HAVE A RETIREMENT VISA (Non 'O')
Been on retirement visa 13 years
Immigration woman wanted name of hotel i was staying .she was very aggressive!
I explained that as i live here that i stay in my house .
Not good enough ! So i was marched off with another immigration officer who kept on the same theme°!
Then said that they had not realised that my address i had given was correct as there are 2 PLACES NAMED KHAO YAI !
.cannot wait until I sell up and get out of here!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their frustrating experience upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a Non-O retirement visa, having been questioned aggressively by immigration officers about their accommodation. The situation escalated due to confusion over the address provided, as there are two places named Khao Yai. The post ignites a discussion among expats about similar experiences with immigration, especially concerning the treatment received from female immigration officers, and the documentation needed as proof of residence.
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Tod *********
Okay, not to take sides with the passport stamping immigration officer BUT if I had to face an endless like of foreigners who act like they're entitled to be in MY country while on a yearly extension of stay, who despite being here years and years, can't speak a word of my language, I might cop an attitude with them too.
Just sayin' there's two sides to every coin..
Thanx for the opinions and contributions everyone.
Just sayin' there's two sides to every coin..
Thanx for the opinions and contributions everyone.
Peter *******
Not uncommon these days!
We experienced something similar two years ago we loved our place and friends in Thailand but now we no longer visit.
We experienced something similar two years ago we loved our place and friends in Thailand but now we no longer visit.
Dinesh *********
Report those fucking pricks. Morons don't know how to work
Michael ********
These stories are always a female Immigration Officers. Go to the men it makes a huge difference.
Peter *******
Wow!! We had a female too I haven't put that 2&2 together before reading your post!
Michael ********
Yes and that is exactly what it is. They like to show a little power and make a scene. Go to the blokes and there will be no more problems...
Michael ********
People.always laugh at me.....But I say on many facebook pages....DON'T go to Female Officers...I stopped going to ANY Female Officers about 2 years ago and have bever had any problems since. Every story with a visa complaint says I was questioned by the IO......SHE.....asked me this, SHE got upset, SHE called her Manager....etc etc......always SHE...I am not being Sexist....it is a fact....!!!.....Avoid Avoid....!! Even if the line is double the size go to a man....!!!
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Jonathan *************
"kho yai" ??
Jonathan *************
i know where he lives, it's inland--thus my query and probably theirs :)
Johnsuma ******
not sure, maybe the island !?
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Rob ********
In Chiang Mai you’d have your TM30 stapled to your passport along with entry card, visa, re entry permit and extension of stay stamp and that will match their records (hopefully). So for once I’d say there may actually be some purpose in the idiot TM30 that only CM expats worry about
Rob ********
@Tod ********
oh. Never mind then.Tod *********
good guess (y) , but unfortunately the TM.30 is not in the data base that passport control officers can see at the borders when stamping in (that means the airports too). It's just at the immigration offices. :/
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Korn ***********
Well retirement visa for 13years? Don’t you have Thai driving licence? Bank book? Or house particular book? To prove?
Johnsuma ******
lol, some "officerS" are over zealed, probably expecting some bribes. usually old ones
Nick *******
That's simply too much. Totally unnecessary, he's 82!
Korn ***********
@Nick ******
well my step father who 82 arrived 3days ago on retirement visa they asked for one of this above so my mother have to show them house book that his name on it they explain the GOV try to crackdown people using scam addressJohnsuma ******
why stupid ? there is no reason
Nick *******
Shouldn't need that at immigration. Just your passport, and where you stay is good enough
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Tod *********
@Oak***
, seeing as your question is not related to this topic at all please make a new thread for your questions.Peter ***************
Had same issue last time
So now
I've made sure I have some proper documentation with me
Problem solved
So now
I've made sure I have some proper documentation with me
Problem solved
Peter ***************
Statement local police
Paper from bank
Thai driverslicence
Etc etc
Paper from bank
Thai driverslicence
Etc etc
Johnsuma ******
tabien baan, picture of house with wife ot gf etc.
David *********
Which documentation please?
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James **************
u should of just said you were retired, do u have a multi entry stamp?
Dario **********
555 Is Roi Et any more "real" than Din Daeng or Koh Samui? Yeah, racism is alive and well here in SE Asia, whether one has to wade through the Nigerian pimps and the trafficked Ugandan girls in Sukhumvit or hear the things the Japanese and Korean tourists say about the Thai (and say about each other when not in one another's earshot) to know that the concept of Racism is not a European or American construct. They do it fine here.
James **************
oh my bad, you have money to pay for these kinds of things to go away, or you actually don't live in the real Thailand,
James **************
as if you don't experience racism here
Dario **********
"Those kinds of people." ☺ The Thai Police kind?
Daniel ***********
Write Novotel Ploenchit and then get your stamp and have a great day
James **************
"made"
James **************
or maybeyou just had the face that maid them question u.lol
James **************
they have probably had shit all day, so they will take it out on some one who is actually legal
James **************
just re read, it was because of your address, a map should be included for these types of people
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James **************
there having a bad day
Frank ********
they arnt trained well and dont like to lose face making mistakes thats why they get aggressive just relax and smile dont fight with them
Johnsuma ******
i know but they do not know the cam is on isn't it!
BUT it is a very bad idea to publish the result on the net, it is an offense that can lead you in jail.
BUT it is a very bad idea to publish the result on the net, it is an offense that can lead you in jail.
Ivan ************
Parmentier that is quite literally illegal, there are signs all over immigration saying no phones, no cameras, advising to take out your phone and record an immigration officer is terrible advice that could get you arrested.
Johnsuma ******
use your phone, put it in your top pocket camera on. make low profile, smile, go home save the movie on a cd with word page explaining the behaviour of the officer, sent it to the imm. comnander in bkk. done
believe me they are acting.
believe me they are acting.
John *******
Greg Lewis “just smile and don’t fight with them”
John *******
Frank Garcia, great advice!
Steve *******
@Frank *******
. Fantastic response. We're so proud of you!Steve *******
I guess immigration officers in your country never have a bad day or bother to check anyone entering the country. Im sure you're happy with that
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Scott **********
So they asked a question?
Steve *******
Yeah. That's what I was thinking!
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Steve *******
Retirement visa? Or a non imm OA or non imm O or extention of stay based on being over 50? It would help to know
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