This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Terry *******
This is a summary of
Terry *******
's contributions to the platform. They have posed 4 questions and added 316 comments.

QUESTIONS

COMMENTS

Terry ********
@Brandon ***********
the problem with that logic is that if you use that money, you no longer qualify for the retirement extension and you have to leave. I don’t think it’s a conspiracy theory to say that it supports the banks. It certainly does since you have to keep it in there, unless you qualify with monthly deposits.
Terry ********
@Steven *****
you can only do a retirement extension at the office near the airport.
Terry ********
@Stein **********
again, you’re mixing up terms. There is no such thing as a “retirement visa”. There is the Non-O with a retirement extension.

You don’t get “residence” with any visa. Residence is a whole other thing.

Otherwise you are correct.
Terry ********
@Stein **********
you just said “Non o based on retirerement is 3 month only.” What do you mean by that? It doesn’t make any sense.
Terry ********
@Stein **********
you’re mixing up terms. The retirement extension can be renewed one year at a time. The 90 day report has nothing to do with the extension. It’s just a report of your whereabouts.
Terry ********
@Stein **********
no, Non-O with a retirement extension is good for 1 year. But you still have to do a 90 report.
Terry ********
@Brandon ***********
the Saigon consulate requires an appointment and you must bring the email that you receive, confirming the appointment. They will not let you in without it.

Also, the requirement for bank statements is confusing. They want to see 6 months of statements.

Finally, the US$40 must be in crisp, brand new bills.
Terry ********
This is one reason I hesitate to move down there. Here in Chiang Mai they have a drive through for 90 day report! Takes about 5 minutes.