Hi all. I plan to return to Thailand later this year, on a 90 day non-O visa acquired while in Australia, and then when here in Chiang Mai will go through the hoops of acquiring a bank account, do the 800k deposit, and apply for a 12 month extension.

I've asked 2 agents here about requirements for that 12 month extension, particularly on the "proof of residence" front, and received conflicting info:

Agent #1 said: A lease isn't required, just a TM30, so technically a hotel booking is fine.

Agent #2 said: For residency, hotel booking is not allowed since you need TM30 (At least 3-6months)

I have seen elsewhere (Siam Legal) that a "at least 6 month lease" was required.

Any thoughts, or better, direct experience on this front?

I just got my first 90 day retirement stamp. The immigration gal was busy and just said I can renew after 45 days. Do I go to online reporting at this point? Thx

Thanks in advance for the advice! I am located in Chiang Mai, earlier this year I was on a yearly Non-B Visa Extension for work canceled May 1st. I then went onto amnesty and in August I received a 60-day family extension which expires November 26th based on advice from this group.

I completed my wire transfer of 400,000 THB from the US to my Thai account on August 7th so I would like to apply for a 12-month extension of stay based on marriage on October 7th. I believe I have all the paperwork in order for the extension but I would like to confirm the process of getting the extension as it is my first time.

My understanding is that because I was previously on a long-term extension from a Non-B visa I don’t need to apply for a change to a Non-O visa and I can apply for a 12-month extension based on marriage.

- When I apply for the 12-month extension based on marriage on October 7th will I receive a 1 month under consideration stamp and be asked to come back November 7th to get the remaining 11 months stamped in? Would the 12-month extension begin October 7th the date I apply or November 26th the day my current extension ends?

- Should I expect to schedule a home visit sometime during that one month under consideration period on October 7th when I apply for the extension or will Immigration officers just show up at my home sometime during the under-consideration period?

- Also, do I need to maintain the 400,000 balance throughout the 1-month consideration period? I transferred about 450,000 THB and I haven’t touched it. Once I apply for the 12-month extension can I use some of the transferred money as long as the account doesn’t go below 400,000?

Thanks again. I appreciate the help.

Goodmorning, please tell me at what stage of a 90 day visa can I apply for a 12 month extension

If applying for a 12 month extension due to retirement does it go under consideration for 30 days before you get the ok the same as a 12 month extension for marriage to a Thai national?

Thanks :-)