@Stuart ********

Thanks Stuart ... i've heard similar comments about timing which has been confusing....

This group is a goldmine. Thanks Tod et al.

@Mark *****

Directions I received by email from Embassy og

@Can***

Thank you for contacting the Embassy of Canada.

The Embassy of Canada provides a letter confirming an income for Canadian citizen applying for a retirement visa, a marriage visa, and one year visa renewal to stay in Thailand.

Due to situation of Coronavirus pandemic, the income letter service is currently available online. You will be able to apply for an income letter by e-mail.

Please note: Service may be delayed for 1-2 weeks

Please e-mail the completed affidavit to the Embassy of Canada along with the following documents;

1. a copy of your passport

2. supporting document confirms your pension or other income such as Canada Revenue Agency statement, Income tax return slip, pension letter, or 3 months of bank statement showing monthly income

3. notary service fee of CAD 50.- pay by credit card (Visa or Master) by completing the attached “Credit card authorization form”

Once receive your mail, we will issue a letter addressing to the Thai Immigration confirming your income and mail/EMS back to your address. Please provide your mailing address.

Should you have further question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Consular Section | Section consulaire

Embassy of Canada to Thailand | Ambassade du Canada en Thaïlande

Consular assistance | aide consulaire:

Passport and Citizenship | Passeport et citoyenneté :

Telephone | Téléphone : +66 (0) 2646-4300

Facsimile | Télécopieur : +66 (0) 2646-4345

15th Floor, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV Road, Bangkok, , Thailand

15e étage, Place Abdulrahim, 990 Rama IV Road, Bangkok, , Thaïlande

@Mark *****

Hi again Mark. Well I am not that far along yet, I dont leave for Samui from Toronto until Sep 28. My proof of retirement will come from Cdn Embassy in Thailand. I will add the info about doing that below in a following message. I will look to extend my tourist visa around the 30 day mark i suspect, maybe a bit earlier. I havent decided yet, but I might just go directly to the non immigrant O (retirement), rather than extending the tourist visa - havent decided on that yet.

@Mark *****

HI Mark the evisa site is actually a Thai one, they direct your application to the Ottawa or Vancouver Thai consulate/embassy based on your choice.

I used my Ontario Canada health card.

Thanks Glyn!

@Av *********

thanks Av!

Thanks Carol.