Certified with blue ink means you need to sign each copy with a blue pen

Not required

My experience was;

After I applied and provided all the required information and scanned documents, it took about 7 - 10 days for it to be approved. I received an email and visa. I printed that and used it. One of the requirements for the application was flight and accommodation information. As a safety precaution I saved everything. Every page of the application, every email, etc. But i do this with everything i apply for online. Only needed the visa though.

@Jason *********

good to know. Thanks

Question; wouldn't you need to "renew" before expiration? If expired, wouldn't that require applying for a new license?

@Stuart **********

He's asking about a NON-O retirement visa extension. Not a 30 day tourist visa extension.

The cheapest is doing it yourself. Cost you less than 3000 baht for everything. But if it's your first time doing it on your own, buckle in. You're gonna get frustrated 🤣🤣. If you have a Thai girlfriend or friend, or friend who speaks Thai. Bring them with you to translate. Saves hoirs.

@Andreas ********

I assumed he was talking about the extension. If I remember correctly, I wasn't required to provide proof of funds at all when I applied for the non-o. Been a couple years but I had already opened a Thai bank account before applying for the non-o from my country.

Thai bank account

@David *******

To be honest, I almost did on my first retirement extension. It was getting pretty frustrating. Now that I'm familiar with it and remind myself I'm not busy 🤣🤣🤣 so I don't need to hurry, it's pretty easy.