There’s also a third choice .. change your departure date

Submit online here and yes you need a new TM30 on return

Use your re entry permit whenever you like but will only get stamped back in until the end of the 1yr extension

Chuck it in your checked luggage they won’t bother you

I use currency club . Transfer as much as you like rate is similar to Wise or the TT exchange booths on the street.

@Barry *******

where I am , bank opens go in ask for letter , statement, update passbook. Go for lunch, pick up documents. Copy everything needed for application, already have photo . Go to immigration, fill in forms , get forms checked , get 30 day under consideration stamp. Wait for phone .. they may come and check where I live … 1 hours notice within them 30 days. Go back to immigration on said date , pay and get 1 yr extension stamp.

@Barry *******

Yes

Get everything day of application

If they don’t like your METV application they will give you a single entry visa a at the Embassy …. no refunds

@Phil *******

maybe for where you are. Where I live immigration turn up and take photos and ask neighbours if you really live there and socialise with them .. and that’s on a retirement extension