A Report on Chiang Mai. My first 1 year retirement extension of 90 day Non-0 RE.

29 April. Entered 9:30am, finished 3:30pm.

2 things encountered.

My wife's transaction record from Green Kasikorn Bank, printed in black and white only had a blue stamp on the last page and the Checking staff did not see it. She asked, where is the original?

So during lunch we went to the Green Bank where we had the original print out and asked them, can they print it on color letterhead like the bank certificate?

They said, no this is the original, and showed us the blue stamp on the last page. We asked, Can you put your blue stamp on every page for immigration? They did.

Lesson.Make sure that the bank transaction has stamps on every page in color.

Inside the building, the staff asked to see my original Bank passbook. Because the 3 months transaction record contained more data than my passbook update, they asked, where is your old passbook, do you have it.? I didn't have it on hand, it was at the house. Fortunately they accepted my application.

Lesson. If your bank Passbook has changed within the last few months then bring the old one in case they ask for it.

Hello everybody!

I am finally heading to Phuket next September to finally settle down there.

Situation: We are a couple , 50+ years old, Arrived both on non-O visa obtained abroad on Aug 23rd, wife will be on trailing spouse extension, Already made 800k deposit in Thai bank arrived on Aug 29th. We both have health insurance.

Question:

=> do I need a specific letter from my bank or just a normal account statement print out and bank book copy (last 3+ months) ?

We are in Bangkok now staying with Daughter.

By mid-end october we will be in Phuket staying in hotel (or B&B) till we find house to rent/buy.

Question: most likely we will not have a final place to live when we will submit our retirement extension in Phuket.

-> Will I be able to use B&B or Hotel address (I will ask TM30)?

Any other thing to keep in mind except the usual passport + copies, pics, TM7, 1900THB fee... ?

THANKS!

Hi All,

Today went to Lopburi Imm office to apply for my 1st 12 month marriage to Thai visa. Went to see them last week to get required forms and documents required, had all documents, but would not process application due to photos been taken using selfie stick. Apparently is not allow.

So of to the bank again tomorrow for letter and update bank book as request by imm office and having photo done again.

Cheers

Hi, next month I go to CW to submit my first 90 day report since receiving my Non-Imm. O visa last June. My question is, do I need another letter from the bank to verify the required amount of funds in the bank as initially, or will a bank book update do?

Hi Tod Daniels, my non-O renewal based on being over 50 is due for renewal in October but I want to renew in late September.

I have a couple of questions if I can. British passport, living in Bangkok, self file online for TM30, used embassy affidavit of income during recent years which now is unavailable to me so my application will be based upon banked 800ktb which is already seasoned.

* Can I still apply to renew my extension up to 45 days in advance of expiry of old extension at Cheang Wattana?

* For a successful application do they still issue extension renewal on the same day of application?

* I understand that I need a letter from my bank, K-Bank, confirming that the account is mine and a verified statement from the bank, can I get these in advance of the day of going to CW or do they need to be issued on the day?

I also understand that I need to show a transaction in my bank book on the day of application, small withdrawal or deposit.

I intend to get to CW at about 6.30am, queue, get ticket, enter immigration, get ticket and queue again and wait to be called.

* Should I wait to be called and then have the I/O tell me to get the on day transaction done or what?

I don't understand the best plan to obtain the bank documentation, any advice would be great.

TM7 and 3 secret forms I understand.

My extension of stay for my non imm O is due in January. The money requirement in my case is met by monthly income in excess of 65k. The Jomtien immigration told me I needed my statements and a letter from my bank showing my monthly income from abroad and that all banks know this. I thought I would pop into my SCB branch to make sure they did know. They didn't and I spent 2 hours trying to explain what immigration needed. They hadn't come across it before. I now like to think that when I do need the 12 month statements in December there will be no hiccups! I would strongly advise that those that go down the monthly income route, touch base with their bank long before they need any kind of letter/proof to show monthly income from abroad.

Hello I need some clear advice.

My dad is getting confused with the retirement visa process.

We are just about to extend his tourist visa for 30 days because he did not have his money in the bank for long enough

So we will be now applying for the NON O.

Can someone clearly let me know what paperwork we need to get together

He has the 800,000 BAHT I get the money bit but not the other paperwork.

Does he also need 30 days left on a tourist visa to apply for a NON B?

Thank you in advance

I got my first 1 year extension today. I did my internet research and I follow this FB group closely but there were still a few things that surprised me. I arrived in Thailand last year on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa based on being over 50 years old. I have a multiple entry permit. I went to Bangkok Immigration. Here is what surprises and/or mistakes I made in my preparation:

1. They only needed 1 copy of my documents. I thought I needed 3 copies but no.

2. They wanted a specific form letter from Kasikorn about my bank balance. Just having a print out of the last few months of my account was not enough though they kept that too.

3. They wanted a copy of my passbook with a recent transaction so I withdrew 1000 baht while at immigration.

4. They did want the personal statement that is one of the 3 forms Tod Daniels has posted on this site.

5. They wanted a copy of the stamp for my last multiple entry permit in my passport.

6. I did need a hand drawing of the location of my residence which I, luckily, did the night before.

Observations: The officer I met was very thorough and efficient. Once my documents were in process I could go to the bank or copy shop and return without waiting in line to see the officer again. I really have no complaints about the staff. They were working hard and were very professional. The officer spoke no english but I clearly understood what she wanted me to do.

I did not need to hire anyone to help me. It was Friday. The lines were long. I arrived before 8am and left at 14:20. No surprises there.