@Ellie ******

yes going to call in Tuesday for clarrification. Will let you know how it goes. Cheers

@Ellie ******

hi Ellie. Just further on the Patong Immigration Office I include an image of the receipt from TM47 which they stapled in my passport. No mention of a 1 year qualification check. You might let me know what you think. Cheers Richard.

@Ellie ******

thinking I will do that just in case but as I said I did ask about 90 day report but will double check this week thanks

Best check with your local immigration there seems some confusion about this. I did my first 90 day at Patong immigration with the Non imm OX they stapled a paper in Passport saying notify Address again on 18.June 2024 ie 12 months. I asked if I still do 90 day answer NO come back on that date so seems some immigration.offices have different rules

@James *******

thanks for the info and good wishes. RICHARD

@Tod ********

understood Todd cheers. Life just got a whole lot easier now I've got the information. Thanks again Richard

@Tod ********

thanks Todd again. James just posted an explanation. Not required etc. Happy days. Cheers Richard

@Tod ********

thanks Todd so where does the 800k fit in is it 2 months before the 5 year extension due

Just about to put my application in I spoke with Sydney consulate about the same thing. Do the application through Sydney the requirement of finance is way lower than the requirement if you go through Canberra embassy. And yes information form these two sources is very different. My biggest problem is getting the certificate of insurance. so do that early with whoever you choose to. I fly on 29 March and still haven't been able to apply. Started process mid January. Everything else quite easy. Good luck R