Even if you were to hold up a piece of paper that said ‘30 days’ they’re unlikely to change their minds. Always worth a visit to double check everything before you actually apply.

Go to the Thai Immigration office in Patong.

They will confirm what you've been told

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There's either a branch office or a representative office structure which your company could form. There are differences in the registration and tax status of those structures, but they both require input from your company, and registration. Other than that, you just keep your head down and carry on.

@Alexandra *****************

I’m glad it worked out for you 😊

TM30 was not asked for two days ago in the main office in Phuket town for a 30 day extension. However, as

@T**

mentioned, that does depend on the officer you present yourself to. Best to have one and it not be asked for than to not have one and be asked for it. Also, seeing as the current Covid extension scheme is due to end on Monday, it’s going to be BUSY at any office you go to today, and Monday.

If you haven't already got your available 30 day extension, they might just give you that instead.

@Ellie ******

thanks. It’s just the wording which mentions the state pension that puts people off. Many who are able to show that amount aren’t in receipt of a state pension and assume the visa is not available to them. When contacting the London embassy they have for years pushed people towards the Non-OA instead. It’s what they tell everyone who mentions retirement to get. It’s nice too see that, because of the e-Visa system, people can indeed get a single entry Non-O based on being over 50 if that’s what they want.

@St***

, I would imagine it is. So, when you clicked through to the evidence part, was the demonstrating of the funds in the method you mentioned sated there as an option?

Thanks

@St***

. So that option is viable even if the applicant doesn’t have a pension. That clears things up. Much appreciated.

@Rob ******

that would be very useful for people in Thailand who need to get that done 👍