I am now pretty much ready to retire in Thailand. I have used it as a base to travel in Asia as a tourist on and off over the last couple of years and used the multiple entry visa as it was designed to.

I went to Udon Thani immigration to enquire about the possibility of changing to a 90 day visa and then a retirement visa. The lady said it is now very difficult to do. You need Thai witnesses, house visits, etc and takes a long time. She seemed genuine and suggested I get the 90 day visa back in the UK.

I checked with a visa agent in Udon Thani and they said they now charge 70,000 THB because it has become so complex with checks and witnesses, which backs up the IO's previous statement.

As I have come back to the UK for family reasons I am going to apply for the 90 day visa here for retirement here, and then seek to switch it to the one year retirement extension when back there. I already have a condo and the seasoned funds in BKK, does it matter that my current 6month multiple entry tourist visa is still valid until February? Anything else to look out for? The application online has been streamlined and looks extremely simple.

Hi. What documents are needed for a 90 day extension? I’m in udon Thani and plan on living here. But need 30 plus days on visa for bank account. TIA

hi - I will soon apply for permission to stay 1 year based on my non-o based on marriage. I get a list of requirements from Udon Thani immi. I don't understand what they mean with "House Map". A drawing of the road and house? Including the houses of the neighbors? Anyone familiar with Udon Thani immi? thank you in advance (and yes I have asked immi but no answer yet)

Udon Thani Immigration rejected my online 90 day report. The email, however, contained a correction for my address to facilitate a retry. Second attempt was successful.

Yeahhh! Udon Thani Immigration rocks.

Hello. Just looking for the latest information for extending my 3 month spouse visa for 2 months at Udon Thani immigration. I looked on their website but couldn’t find what I needed to take to immigration.

Thanks for any help

Hi one and all.

I'm on a 90 day O Visa based on retirement and next Friday (16th) I will be applying for a one year extension (first time). My current visa expires on February 26th.

Yesterday I went to the Bangkok Bank (the bank where my account is held) near Udon Thani immigration and asked for an account statement. They asked for my passport and I hadn't brought it with me. My brain was in UK mode and I didn't even consider taking it. I opened my account two months ago and the bank clerk said she could print me a statement when I bring in my passport. That wasn't possible yesterday and so I'm planning to return on Monday.

I'd like to ask if a printed statement from the bank, rather than one from Bangkok Bank's head office, will be acceptable to immigration..

A few other questions if I may.

Can photocopies (e.g. Passport) be in black and white?

Where do I place my signature on the photocopies, top or bottom?

On the day I apply for the one year statement I know I need to update my bank book and get a letter from the bank. Can I ask for the letter on the day of my application or do I need to order it beforehand? Also, what type of letter do I ask for?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

I just got a new passport so I'm going to go to immigration to have my current stamps transferred over. Is there any documentation I need to do this, other than the new and old passports?

Hi Gents. Going to extend to my 60 Tourist Visa at Udon Thani Immigration. Anybody know what docs are required to extend it for 30 days.

Thanks in Advance

I’m due for my 45 day exempt extension and have just received my new passport as it was near expiration.

1) are there any specific things I need to bring to transfer my 45 day exempt stamp to the new passport?

2) is there anything Udon Thani immigration requires specifically for extensions (TM 30, Rental agreement, maps to house, etc?)

I’m quite familiar with extensions on Samui but it will be my first in Udon Thani.

Thanks.

HI Tod can you please advise the best coarse of action. My friend USA passport, e visa ends 31st December,single entry.

Applying for o visa married to a Thai.He withdrew money which he then had to put back.Now his money does not season until 3rd Jan.

Udon Thani have not stamped his passport or his change of address form with a date to report back.

Which Visa can he apply for in Lao to cover him as he seems to be 4 days short.

Many Thanks.