@John-Paul *****

maybe not, but it's the way I achieved it.

@Chan *****

welcome. Good luck 🙏

@Chan *****

that's correct . Once you have the residence certificate take that to the bank . I did it in chiang rai , if that's any help. 🙏

@Jack ********

All I know is that I was told by an immigration officer in Chaing Rai that seasoning before applying wasn't necessary. As it turned out I didn't do my visa in chiang rai and when I did my application it wasn't clear if it was needed or not .

I will be doing two months before and three months after for the coming extension, which kind of makes more sense to me.

@Jack ********

If you are using a agent it might be better you ask them . Otherwise you might be wondering why you choose a agent 🤔

@Chan *****

yes from what I understand you can get if staying anywhere as long as the landlord, hotel or friend registers you on the system. It's a legal requirement that they do. I also here you can do it yourself if they fail to do it for you.

So I would just ask your hotel if they have done it and explain why you are asking. The certificate should be around 500baht at least that was the cost in Chiang Rai.

Welcome 🙏

Have you checked with the immigration office you are using that they require two months seasoning of your funds , because I here some offices don't and maybe it would change your plans.

It's easy you just need a bit of patience, and as you are retired you should have plenty of time.

Your most difficult part is opening a bank account . I would get a residence certificate from immigration and it's should be much easier once you have that. It's a great visa and is only 1900 baht per year.

Just buy something from

@Thailand ********************************

OK thanks 🙏