George *****************

I applied for and received a 90 day Non O visa based on marriage from the Savannakhet IO. When I went to extend it, the immigration office in Mukdahan, extended it based on retirement, even though I asked for the extension based on marriage, and even took my wife with me.

a year ago

What should I do if my passport stamp in Thailand has a shorter validity than my husband's, and can I leave before it expires?

George ******************

She is Canadian, could she not get a 30 day extension for ฿1,900 at an Immigration Office?

a year ago

Can I apply for my 90-day report in person at Chamchuri Square for a Non-O retirement visa?

George ******************

@Dave ********

give them a phone call, they will probably straighten things out for you. My last two 90 day reports for Kalasin, I had to call them, and then they straightened it out.

a year ago

Can I change my non O visa extension reason in Thailand if I plan to marry?

George ******************

@Tod ********

what about if you got a job? Could you switch from retirement to marriage, so you could work?

a year ago

Should Tod Daniels stay as a moderator in the Thai Visa Advice group?

George ******************

Todd, there are one or two moderators I might sometimes have a problem with, but you are not one of them. When you reply on a post, I take it as gospel and don't bother reading other comments. Please keep up the good work.

a year ago

What should I do if I submitted my 90-day report late to the Thai immigration office?

George ******************

@Tod ********

if it is not approved by Thursday give them a call to remind them. I have had to do this with Kalasin Immigration a couple of times. They will look on their computer see they missed it and get back to you that day with approval. If not you can go in person on Friday.

a year ago

Do I need to maintain 800K in a Thai bank for a Non-O retirement visa if I have an affidavit of income from the Canadian consulate?

George ******************

I have been using the Canadian Affidavit for 15 years now. Have copies of your T4 slips to show them proof of income. The letter they give you is good for 6 months. The fee is $50 Canadian.

a year ago

Do I need to file any paperwork with immigration when returning to Thailand on a Non O retirement visa after a trip abroad?

George ******************

@James *******

he said he has a multiple entry, so he should be good to go.

2 years ago

What was your experience with the retirement visa extension process at Jomtien Immigration?

George ******************

I did mine last week in Kalasin, everything went great, out in a little over an hour with a year long extension due to retirement. They even updated my 90 day report for another 90 days, it wasn't due or another month.

2 years ago

Do I need a Thai bank account to apply for a retirement visa (O) if I have an affidavit of income from my embassy?

George ******************

@Tom ********

I am Canadian and get a letter from the Canadian Embassy, in the 12 plus years I have been doing this, I have not been asked to see a Thai Bank Book. I always take one with me, but do not submit it with my application and have never been asked for it.

2 years ago