Hello,

I'm considering applying for the 90-day Non-O (Retirement) visa in Chaing Mai. What are the requirements specific to the Chiang Mai immigration office regarding proof of address? I read conflicting information online. I have my TM-30... will this suffice? Or do I need a copy of an agreement with my landlord?

Background: Anyone who has spent time in the ‘Rose of the North’ probably knows Chiang Mai immigration is notorious for being extremely busy with hundreds of people queuing per day starting before sunrise.

Lamphun office is tiny and barely sees anyone.

Question: if someone stays one night in Lamphun and gets the property to file a TM30, can you use the Lamphun office for an extension on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry?

It’s a 30 minute drive and rooms from 300฿. Why not have an overnight holiday to save spending 8-12 hours at immigration?

I’ve convinced my friends to try this so they don’t lose a day of their holiday.

Am I wrong? If so, the group will tell me quickly.

l Went to immigration in Chiang Mai to do my 90 day drive thru today and I think they made a mistake. They put my next report 2 months from now instead of 3, I didn't notice till later. Plus they gave me back the form I have to give stapled to the old paper and with the old date crossed out and the new report date written with a fluorescent highlighter pen. I'm confused. I saw the car in front get the same papers given to them and I thought they had made a mistake and they had to go back but now I don't know what to think or do . Any ideas? Thanks.

Hello everyone! I need to extend my retirement visa in Chiang Mai before September 28. If I plan to submit my application on September 10, do I need to ensure my bank account balance exceeds 800,000 THB by July 11 (two months prior) or by June 11 (three months prior)? Thank you for your assistance!

Sharing my successful DTV extension experience at Chiang Mai Immigration (Workaction category). Took 2 visits, but I was approved for the full 6-month extension. Yes, it was a lot of documentation to provide, but I'm happy with taking this route for the 1,900THB fee over funding a border bounce. I hope this information is helpful to somebody out there!

What I Submitted:

* Passport

* TM7

* Copy of passport bio page

* Copy of visa page in passport

* Copy of entry stamp in passport

* Copy of TM30 (printout from landlord)

* Copy of 90-day report (and had to show the original)

* Bank account verification letter

* 3 months of bank statements (originally provided 6 but the officer gave 3 back to me)

* Printout of the current bank account balance (printed from my bank's website)

* Job offer letter

* Employment verification letter

* Resume

* Portfolio

* Employment agreement

* Copy of Rental Lease

* 3 months of rent payment slips

* STM.2, STM.9, STM.11 (basic acknowledgment and consent forms on Thai visa/immigration laws. provided at the office, quick to fill and sign)

Final Thoughts:

* You can apply up to 45 days before your current stamp expires. Highly recommend using that window.

* Foreign bank accounts *are* accepted, but the officer required a bank verification letter (in addition to printed statements). My bank (U.S.-based) simply provided a letter with my name, account info, and balance. That seemed to do the trick.

* Didn't apply to me, but I was told that while we must show the equivalent of ฿500K held in the same account for 30+ days, shared accounts may be asked to show ฿1M

* One officer at this branch seemed to specialize in the DTV requests. He was helpful and professional, and openly acknowledged the inconsistency in how extensions are handled across Thailand.

My retirement visa is expiring on June 21st (Saturday).

I am flying back to Chiang Mai on June 18th. I will of course point at immigration first thing in the morning!

Is two days (Thursday 19th, and Friday 20th) long enough to renew the visa? I worry about hiccups/processing delays.

Is it ok if apply before visa expiration, and receive the visa extension after expiration?

Hi all I'm on an initial 3 months non O visa and going to apply for a 12 month extension for retirement. Does anyone know what the processing time is in Chiang Mai immigration? And also i waa told I can apply a maximum of 45 days before the 3 month non O expires. Is this correct? Someone else just told me it was a maximum of 30 days before expiry. Many thanks 🙏🏼

Hello! I have a question regarding the DTV. My wife and I are moving to Chiang Mai, and we’re curious about the proof of financials. If one of us applies, can the other come in on their visa? Or would we have to each apply for one?

Also, if we do have to each apply, do each of us show proof of the THB 500,000 in two different accounts? Or would one account with THB 500,000 be sufficient?

Thanks in advance! We’ve never left our home country before so this whole process is brand new to us, and we appreciate any and all advice 🫶

- have to do normal 90 day report

- I arrived with DTV Feb 28 so will do my 90 day around mid May.

BUT since it’s 180 days; technically I’d need to leave the country to renter Aug 27.

- is it possible to extend at immigration in Chiang mai or can I do land border run/go for example to Laos and back same day? (Ps I am on the Maui thai DTV route)

Just want to double check - anyone living in cm can you let me know also how you did this?

Thanks!!

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. 🙏🏼