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Russell *******
Do you mean he has to leave as he's own choice or has to leave because of the visa ?
Russell *******
@Pom *******
hi . I can't really say as I used Chang Rai immigration . I was staying with a friend and he registered me on TM30 , he came to immigration with me and showed his rental agreement. The letter was 500 baht .
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
yes I did everything in Thailand. I arrived on a tourist visa .

First thing I tried to do was open bank account , especially as I was under the believe the money needed to be in the account for 2 months before the non O application . It turned out that wasn't the case , you just had to show a 800,000 baht balance within 24 hours of applying .

Hope that makes sense 🙏
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
should also say I think it is well worth the effort and in reality it's just lots of paperwork. I am sure you will enjoy your retirement here 🙏😎
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
you would probably benefit from opening a WISE account while in the UK. This will give you a easy way to transfer your funds (800,000) into a Thai bank account.
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
As I mentioned before different immigration offices required different documents. You may find that you only need TM30 registration which is done by the landlord, you then just make a copy of it .

For me in koh phangan this is what was required . Yes you will need to be in Thailand and you will need to open a bank account , believe it or not that is the most difficult thing to do . I would suggest you just take it in your stride and slowly but surely you will get it done . I wouldn't worry about the funds being in the account for two months prior to applying as I did not have this demand , although you will hear it from many people.

I would suggest you enter Thailand on a TR visa and with the extension this should give you enough time to get everything sorted .
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
1 x passport photo .

All this needs to be done twice so you have two sets .

Hope this helps 🙏😎
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
1x photo copy of passport

1x photo copy of TR visa

1x photo copy of TM 6

1x photo copy of landlord blue book

1x photo copy of landlord ID

1x photo copy of rental agreement

1x photo of your accommodation

1 x photo of you in the property

1x photo of the buildings surrounding the property

1x map with property location

1x photo copy of bank book showing personal details .

1 x photo copy of the balance ( this needs to be within 24 hours of submitting visa application.

1x statement for bank confirming balance.

1 x visa application form.
Russell *******
I have just ( within the last month) applied and received a Non O visa based on retirement with koh phangan immigration with a UK passport.

I can send you a list of what was needed , but from what I hear it can be different paperwork at different immigration offices .

Let me know if I can help 🙏😎
Russell *******
@Don ********
thanks , but not really I need to understand it 🙏😃