Maybe if you didn't "FU" to Google, it would work. 😂

@Jamie *******

Gee, wonder why nobody thought of that. Easy solution to all his problems. LOL. 😂😂😂

@Nick *********

Didn't understand your question obviously. Now that I do, the "latest" would be the date of Expiration of your Non-O. But, definitely not recommended to wait until last minute, in case of problems. Yes, even with clear instructions and rules, you never know when you will run into a "problem" Immig. Officer, who demands some additional documentation, or you simply made a mistake that needs correcting. BTW -- You can at least schedule an Appointment online, which may save you some time waiting at the Immig. Office. And, if you do wait until last day -- again, definitely not recommended -- make your Appointment (or otherwise arrive), at earliest possible time.

First of all, be sure to get a Re-Entry Permit before you leave Thailand, or your current Non-O Visa will be voided and you will have to start again. (And, get another one after you do finally get your 1-yr Extension). Secondly, the soonest you may apply for 1-yr Extension varies between 30-45 days depending on Immigration Office. (And, note, your 800K money in Bank must have been "seeded" for minimum of 2 months prior to application for Extension.

Yes and Yes.

@Helen *******

As I said, USA, UK and Aussie, no longer provide Income Affidavit. If you can get one as Canadian, good on you. Be advised, the Immig. Office may still request/require you to also provide backup documentation to prove income (from pension). In any case, all other steps of my Instructions apply.

@Nick *********

Have no idea what you are referring to "switch from non-o to o". Please re-read my Instructions. I believe they are pretty clear, especially in regards to timing.

@Ralphy ****

If you are getting single-entry, there is no 90-day extension. The Extension, if based on Retirement criteria I've outlined, would be for 1-yr. Follow Instructions from step "v." onward.

@Myron *********

STEP-BY-STEP DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTRUCTIONS -- APPLYING FOR RETIREMENT STAY AFTER ARRIVAL IN THAILAND (Must be over age 50): i. You may arrive either Visa Exempt (currently 45-days), or on a 60-day Tourist Visa. ii. Then, immediately after your arrival, you must promptly open a Thai Bank Account, and transfer 800,000 Baht into Thai Bank Account (if married, some Immig. Offices like CM, accept Joint Account with 1.6 Mil. Baht. Also Note, that either Passbook Savings or Fixed Deposit is acceptable, but not Investment Account. Finally note, that some Immig. Offices, but not all - e.g. CM does not -- require proof of foreign source of funds. WISE is an inexpensive, easy & reliable service to transfer funds). iii. Then, you apply for a 90-day Non-O Visa at local Thai Immigration Office. If on Visa Exempt, you use Form TM87, if on Tourist Visa TM86. You are required to apply with minimum 15-21 days remaining on permitted Stay, depending on Office (Chiang Mai, requires 21 days). Requirements: TM87 or TM86 (Note: Fear not, only 1-page Form simple to fill out in English with only basic info., name, address, passport info., arrival info, and stated purpose: "For Retirement"), Must be Over Age 50, 2000 Baht, Copy of all relevant pages of Passport (i.e. Facepage, and Entry Stamp); copy of TM30 (that is the required arrival form that is either completed by your Hotel or Condo, or you do yourself at Immig. Office w/i 24 hrs of arrival); copy of proof of residency (Rental Agreement, or Hotel Reservation -- some offices may not allow if only staying at a HOtel); and most importantly proof of the money in Bank (Copy of Bank Book, and a certified Letter from the Bank usually costing 100 Baht). Above is all simple and straightforward, so no need for spending money on a Visa Service. iv. If all docs. in order, Immig. Office will put a Sticker in your Passport that you are "under consideration", and a date to return to pick up your Visa Stamp (prior to your Stay expiration). v. Next, when you have 30 days remaining on the Non-O (and your Bank Money has "seeded" 60 days -- i.e. stayed on deposit), you go back to Immig. Office to apply for the 1-yr Retirement Extension. Requirements.: TM7 (Req. for Extension of Stay); 1900 Baht, and all other same docs. as above (newly updated of course). And, you will receive 1-yr Extension of Stay -- usually same day, if you arrive in morning. Note: For both processes above, your Bank Passbook Balance must be updated same date as application, and the Bank Letter should be no more than 7 days old -- easiest just to do both same day just before going to Immig. Office). vi. Finally, you should/must get a Re-Entry Stamp -- easiest/best to just do immediately after you get your 1-yr. Extension stamp. It can be single Re-Entry for 1000 Baht, or 3800 Baht for unlimited multiple Re-Entry. The Re-Entry Stamp allows you to leave and return to Thailand, without invalidating your 1-yr Extension. If you fail to do that, then your Extension of Stay is nullified, and you must start the process again. (IMPORTANT: If you want or need to leave Thailand while on the initial 90-Day Non-O, same thing -- must get Re-Entry Stamp.). Hope that is all clear.

@Myron *********

Will do. See below. You're quite welcome.