First 90 day report question: I just arrived in BKK, My tm30 is registered to my apartment in BKK. Can I do my 90 day report in person at Immigration in Chiang Mai? Or do I have to show up at immigration in BKK? I won’t be able to get an appointment In BKK before I go to Chiang Mai and i sure as hek don’t want to be there without an appointment. Can I do it in Chiang Mai? Or should I just take the 2k fine next time I have to file? Of course I want to respect all rules, but sometimes there are circumstances where you have to find a solution. Thank you. 🙏

I am in need of residency certificate.

Nonthaburi will not issue a certificate of residency unless you have a long term visa.

I need this to renew my Thai drivers license that expires next month.

Things are not getting any easier here.

Immigration in Chiang Mai agreed to supply CoR (certificate of residency) yet not right away. They will send it by mail within 2-3 weeks time. WTF??. Does that sound like the expected response...? its needed for a Non Immigrant O for retirement visa. Bank will not open account without the CoR, so that makes the 800k deposited for 60 days before getting the one year extention very tight in terms of times. and maybe even impossible, concidering international money transfers take few days.

not sure I 'll make it.

any advice of how to get the CoR sooner?

Need help with a refresher on the process of obtaining a retirement visa in chiang mai.

4 years back I did the below process, I recall that it was relatively easy, basically, my retirement visa and wife and child as dependents

1. Visa on arrival (Visa Exemption) 60 days , back then it was 30 days

2. After 15-30 day

3. Apply for Non-Immigrant O Visa (90day Non-O).

4. 30 days later, apply for Retirement Visa (Extension of Stay)

(I have a Thai Bank account already)

Once my visa is sorted, I start the process for my wife and child (6years old)(non-thai)

They will be a (dependent) from my visa

This is what I have done last time in Chiang Mai

I know what paperwork is required, birth certificate, marriage, passports, residential letter, cash in bank 800k.

(hopefully no changers)

Are there any changes I should be aware of?

Just a thought, is there any advantages for me to first get a 90day Non-O from my home country before arriving.

Thanks

*Chang Mai immigration offices question*- are all immigration offices allowed to give all services? trying to get a letter from immigration to bank stating "its ok to open bank account for "non o" holder" and get confusing responses. please advice. thank you.

Hi guys, hoping for some advice. I am getting close to the time to extend my retirement non O for 12 months. I have some holidays planned for October. I am wondering if I should start the process before or after I come back for hols (inside Thailand) do immigration hold on to your passport for any time ? If I apply beforehand and they give me a date to return is it negotiable? Can I ask for a date after I return ? (Still before my current extension runs out ) thanks 🙏

Specific question for Chiang Mai Immigration: Can anyone confirm when applying for 1st visa extension based on retirement, if my bank book has to be updated the day of application or can be updated the day before? Thank you.

O to OA and more, oh my. I am currently awaiting the final sale of my home, to my son. Is it still standard to be able to secure a bank account, get an O visa, and apply for the OA? I will be attempting this in Chiang Mai at the end of next month 🙏

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about switching visas here in Chiang Mai.

* I’m currently on a Non-B visa extension through a tutoring company I work for.

* My extension expires on Jan 5, 2026.

* I’m married to a Thai citizen, and we live together in Chiang Mai.

* I want to leave my job and instead switch over to a Non-O marriage visa.

I understand for the marriage extension I’ll need:

* 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (seasoned 2 months before applying), OR proof of 40k monthly income.

* Marriage certificate, wife’s ID, lease/landlord documents, and photos together.

My questions:

1. Is it possible in Chiang Mai to switch directly from a Non-B extension to a Non-O (marriage) without leaving the country?

2. If not, would my best option be to do a border run, come back on a Tourist visa, and then convert that to a 90-day Non-O marriage inside Thailand?

3. For proof of residence, my name is on our lease — do I need to update it so both my wife and I are listed, or will landlord’s ID + lease + photos be enough?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this recently in Chiang Mai, as I know rules can vary by office.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Has anyone tried extending your DTV visa at central festival chiang mai. If so, what was your experience?