Hi all... I got my initial non O 3 month visa for retirement with little hassle. Is it harder to get the 12 month extension afterwards. I fufill the financial requirements but have read of people having complications such as home visits etc. I'm applying in Chiang Mai.in case it varies region to region. 🙏🏼

Phuket Extension update (posting for science. I don’t care if you think flying out is easier):

Went with the wife and kids this morning to extend (DTV— Digital nomad / remote worker + follower). Did not receive it, but I’ll be going back in a few days. Here’s why—

What I brought (for me):

- Application, 4x6 photo, copy of TM30, passport copies, copy of 90 day notification, copy of lease agreement, proof of payment to landlord

- copy of bank statement (Jan. 26-Feb. 26) showing 500,000 THB (Chase Bank, $15,000+)

- screenshot of current balance

- Articles of Organization for (my own) LLC

- Annual report for LLC

- Document from IRS showing Employer Identification Number

- A copy of one of our digital products

- (self written) Letter of Authorization for remote work (from my own company)

For my wife:

- Application + photo + passport copies + 90 day notification copy

- Bank statement + current balance

- Copy of marriage certificate

- copy of lease agreement, TM30, payment

Outcome

The officer was very kind. He let me know that I truly had everything in order. However there were two problems:

1. The Remote Work Auth. letter was the same copy I used when I applied for the visa originally. It was dated September, 2024. He wanted a newer copy (presumably from 2025). Takeaway: you may need to request a new letter from your company.

2. He wanted to see a bank statement from the current month (truly the last 30 days), not simply my previous statement + current balance. Mine won’t be auto-generated for a few more days, hence the screenshot of current balance. He noticed that the screenshot showed (page 1 of 5). He wanted all 5 pages, not just the one with the balance on it. He was willing to take either what I had (with all 5 pages) or wait for the bank statement to come out. He said “bank statement is better.”

I plan to return after my statement is generated and I update the letter.

Further takeaways and clarifications

- it seems that the process goes like this:

— gather documents and get a queue number

— bring docs to counter for trainee to check

— trainee hands to officer for more detailed check while you wait a few minutes

— officer briefs you on what you still lack (if anything) before submitting, answering any questions

— once you have everything, they will submit for processing

— you come back after a few days after they’ve checked through the documents (even more!) thoroughly for stamp + pickup.

I didn’t have to pay anything today. I’m assuming that you’ll have to attach money to the application when you submit it, and then after a few days they’ll let you know if you were accepted or denied (potentially losing your fee). That’s only after a pre-check and one more thorough check by an officer who (seemed to) be really optimistic that I had everything in order.

The frustration is that this feels like I’m applying for the DTV all over again. I truly wish the requirements were unilaterally consistent and understandable across every immigration office throughout the country, because I think it would really save everyone (including staff) frustration. Ultimately, the staff and officers were very kind and helpful for the whole process.

6 Month Extension Chiang Mai...

I'm on medical soft power route

Had an appointment and medical certificate from the hospital where i am getting treaded

had proof of past care at the hospital over the last 6 months

had all the paperwork and bank statements etc. Same as when i applied

Immigration officer at Chiang Mai wanted a more thorough medical certificate, with a full break down of all my symptoms, and the diagnosis and the treatment etc.

And he also wanted a "bank certificate"

Said the statements weren't enough. A bank certificate is basically something from the bank that shows all the accounts you hold with them and when they were opened etc

My UK bank doesn't offer this

Decided it was easier just to do a border bounce instead

Things worth noting:

* some of the proof of funds i was showing was in a fixed term savings account (not an ISA), and he didn't seem to have any problem with that. Just wanted the bank certificate, not the statement

* i do think i could probably have shown him the email from my bank saying they don't do bank certificates any more or something. maybe he would have accepted it

* and i don't think he was actually being unreasonable about the medical stuff, either. For the last 3 months, I've just been taking medication and gradually getting better. And now the doctor just said come back in 3 months and see where things are. I was already planning on getting some second opinions etc and more treatment from other places. But from his point of view, i can understand why it might seem like I am trying to game the system or something

I am seeking information regarding my extension. Upon my arrival, I received a 60-day stamp; however, my return flight to the UK is not scheduled until the end of April. Could you please inform me of the necessary documents? Should I provide photographs and specific dimensions? Additionally, is there anything else required for obtaining an extra 30-day stamp extension? Thank you for your assistance.

My non o retirement visa expires in April 2025. Is there a minimum number of blank pages remaining in my US passport required to extend my current visa?

Experience with extension of stay Non O Retirement Visa

Has anyone experience with the year extension when using proof of money from abroad? Is it easy accepted? Specially in Pattaya immigration

Not sure if this has been covered so I will ask… then wait for the barrage of contempt 😂😂

Has anyone extended their 6 month stay inside of Thailand rather than exit & re-enter?

Just wondering how difficult it was and whether the immigration office has the know with all to manage the extension internally.

TIA

Hey all, I came to Thailand at the end of December with a UK passport, I got a 60 day visa exemption when I arrived but it's almost up, need to go to the immigration office to get an extra 30 days, what do I need to take to show them?

Hi everyone 👋

My partner and I are both on a holiday visa (60 day) and want to extend for an extra 30 days but wanting to know the process on how to do so.

We are in Samui if that helps.

Thank you in advance ☺️

Have to extend or do a border run soon, but would rather do an extension so my questions are to those who extended recently:

* Which office did you go to?

* What are all the documents needed?

The 1900 baht is a lot cheaper than the cost of doing a border run/flying in and out. I don't want to waste a day going to the immigration office and miss a piece of paperwork. I'm sure this is asked a lot but haven't found a concrete answer yet about extending, many people just suggesting a border run. Thank you.