zenplay

Hello.

I plan to travel to Bangkok from Belgium (from airport), so I will get 30 days Thai visa exemption.

At the beginning of these 30 days, I plan to have a short touristic trip to Lao (3 or 4 nights) crossing the terrestrial border.

After this trip to Laos, I will be back to Thailand by crossing the terrestrial border.

Will I get a new 30 days Thai visa exemption ? I have heard that may be, I will get 15 days only.

Is it possible to get a re-entry permit with a 30 days visa exemption before going to Laos, so I can keep my full 30 days ?

Hello.

I am considering getting a Re-ENTRY permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport just before my flight, instead of going to Chaeng Wattana immigration.

Is there still have the service for Re-ENTRY permit at the airport ? Which area in the airport ?

Is it open everyday, 24 hours ?

Thank you 

For extension application for Non-O (Retirement purpose) 12 months :

The needed documents and papers are the same as the initial 3-months Non-O visa ?

Just now, retarius said:

In my experience, you will get a visa stamp for a total of 15 months.....what's left of your current 90 days and the 1 year extension. The caution is that I did mine in 2009, so things may have changed since. 

Thank you, but my question was if will get the extension the same day as application.

Hello.

If I go to Bangkok Immigration Division 1, to apply for extension for Non-O visa (retirement purpose), will I get the extension on the same day ?

Thank you.

23 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What did the proposed deposit-taker tell you about the proposed terms and conditions?  

He did not tell me, that's why I ask. I just know the deposit rate 1,70% (Krungsri bank)

Hello.

I am wondering how Time Deposit work in Thailand.

For example, imagine that I put 100,000฿ on a Time Deposit account for 12 months (Interest Rate is 1,70% for 12 months).

What happen if I would like to withdraw all the money before the 12 months ?

What will happen if I withdraw after 3 months, or 6 months ? Will I get some interests or nothing ?

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes

Regards your extension if you ever wish to exit Thailand make sure you obtain a reentry permit.

Some folk obtain the reentry permit same visit as the extension 

Thanks. If all documents are OK, will I get the 12 months extension on the same day as application ?

Hello.

I just got my Non-O visa at Chaeng Wattana. 3 months.

I will apply for extension 30 days before expiration.

I will probably get 12 months extension.

How many time can I apply for extension ? Can I apply every year ?

Or, this kind of visa is limited to 1 time extension only ?

2 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Visit your Amphur for the requirements as it varies vastly from a downright “ No “ to handing over your passport and 20 baht.

As soon as I get the yellow one, will I keep the blue one ?

13 minutes ago, khunPer said:

There is a blue house book for all homes. However, only Thai citizens and foreigners with permanent residency can be registered in a blue house book.

 

A registration in a house book is just an official registration of address; i.e. where you live.

 

Foreigners can however be registered in a yellow house book for aliens. Obtaining registration in a yellow house book can be difficult in some provinces and easy in others. When registered the foreigner can also apply for a pink ID-card for aliens. Yellow house book registration and pink ID-card can normally be used most places as proof of address, which can save many a trip to an immigration office – and eventual fee – for a letter with proof of address; at some places you might even be eligible to entry on the Thai citizen fee instead of tourist fee...

Thank you. What is the process and documents needed to get the yellow book ?

19 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Blue book and chanote was needed when I first got my retirement visa (CW in 2019).

 

Thank you. So you show them your blue book, which was empty, right ?

Hello.

I own a condominium since 2015, and I have a blue book (which is empty).

I am a bit confused about this Thai house book (Tabien baan).

What is it use for ?

My empty blue book is sufficient, or should I need a yellow one ?

Thanks.

Hello.

Before i was using https://www.hipflat.co.th/ to estimate the value of my condo unit.

But it seems that this website is not really up to date now.

Does anyone know of any other free method, without using a real estate agent ?

Thanks.

On 6/7/2023 at 10:38 AM, Red Phoenix said:

No problem then, as there will be no surprises when applying for the 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement) at CW when you meet the requirements.

 

Non Imm O Visa for reason of retirement application requirements.pdf 136.82 kB · 9 downloads TM-87 - Application for Visa from Visa Exempt.pdf 73.39 kB · 5 downloads

One more question ???? :

I can see on TM87, that they need "Rental Agreement between the Applicant and the Landlord".

I am living in my own condo unit that I bought 8 years ago.

So I guess that a copy of the Title Deed is sufficient.

Am I right ? Thx.

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Book a "rent a ticket" 

Example "onwardticket.com" cost approx $12 USD.

Thank you. Is this reliable ?

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

Assuming that you have a French passport, you'll get 30 days visa exempt in Thailand,  not 90 days.

Yes, you are right

Hello.

I am about to go to Thailand (I will get 30 days visa exemption stamp on arrival).

I only have one way flight ticket.

At check-in for departure (in France), they will probably ask me to show a return ticket, because I do not have visa on passport.

So I would like to book a ticket from Thailand to a neighbored country, so I can show this proof at check-in airport.

I will cancel this flight right after I got the 30 days visa exemption on arrival in Bangkok.

Any advise to get a flight like this, that I can cancel and get 100% refund ? Thank you.

Hello.

I am 52 years old, from France, and I am studying the best option to stay in Thailand, from 11 Sept. to 4 Dec. (less than 3 months).

What would be the easiest and the cost effective solution ?

Thank you.

11 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Yes indeed, you are correct.  It are basically the same documents you need to provide for the 1-year extension of your Non Imm O (retirement) based Permit to stay. 

The main differences are:

• You would need to provide evidence that you kept the +800K funds on your personal for at least 2 months (some offices require 3 months, but at CW it is 2 months) prior to the date of application for your 1-year extension.  So basically you should keep the Funds over +800K between the period of Visa application and 1-year extension application.  You should also keep the funds at +800K for the first 3 months after your 1-year extension is approved, after that you are allowed to lower the funds to +400K and top up again to +800K 2 months prior to your next 1-year extension of stay application;
• There will be no 'under consideration' period when applying for the 1-year extension (retirement). And the stamp will either be provided on the spot (like at CW) or at some Imm offices you need to leave your passport and pick it up with stamp next day;
• From the moment you receive your 1-year extension of stay, you are required to do 90-day reports, and normally your Imm Office will staple a paper with the due date for that 1 first 90-day report in your passport.

 

Again, thanks a lot for your help ????

2 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

No problem then, as there will be no surprises when applying for the 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement) at CW when you meet the requirements.

 

Non Imm O Visa for reason of retirement application requirements.pdf 136.82 kB · 0 downloads TM-87 - Application for Visa from Visa Exempt.pdf 73.39 kB · 0 downloads

Thank you for your very helpful information !

One more question : I guess the process and requirements will be quite the same when applying for the 12 months extension. Am I right ?

1 hour ago, Red Phoenix said:

@zenplay > At which Immigration office would you apply for the 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement)?  

As you might know the requirements will differ depending on the Imm Office where you are going to apply.  

Be aware that there are some Imm Offices that outright refuse to handle your 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement), even when you meet all the official regulations. 

And some Imm Offices require more than 15 days left on the Permit to stay from your VisaExempt or Tourist Visa entry  (e.g. Chiang-Mai requires 21 days and Phuket requires 15 working days). 

Also the rogue Chonburi offices (Jomtien and SriRacha) impose some additional requirements and want the +800K seasoned already for 2 months when applying for your 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement).  And these offices also KEEP your Passport during the under consideration period, which is extremely inconvenient.  

I will apply at Chaeng Wattana (Bangkok).

1 hour ago, Red Phoenix said:

YES, you will be able to get hold of the required Bank-documents on the same day that you apply for the 90-day Non Imm O Visa (retirement).

It's just a matter of FIRST going to your bank before heading to your local Imm Office.

At your bank you would

#1 - First have to make a small deposit or withdrawal - as some Immigration Offices want to see the Balance on your personal Thai bank-account (+800K) at the moment of application

#2 - Then have your Passbook updated - and request the Bank staff to make copies of all the pages in your Pass-book

#3 - Then ask the Bank staff to provide you with a statement that you are the owner of the Bank-account, and the balance that it shows

#4 - Then ask the Bank staff for a Bank Transactions statement over the past period.  The information on that statement will be same as on your Passbook but some Imm Offices do require such Bank Transactions statement,

#5 - The evidence that the funds originated from abroad will not be applicable for you when the funds have been long seasoned already on your bank-account.  

And in case the period is only a couple of months that you transferred the funds from abroad to your personal Thai bank-account, the CODES on the Bank Transactions statement and/or in your Passbook will indicate that the funds originated from abroad.

> Success!

Note: At the Chonburi (Jomtien and SriRacha) Imm Offices, they want to see that your 800K has already been seasoned for at least 2 months, which in your case will not be any problem. 

Thank you for your informations ! ????????

Will I get the 90 days visa on the same day of application, or will I have to wait for some days to get it ?

Hello.

I will enter Thailand on 28th August, and I will normally get 30 days (Visa exemption).

I would like to get Non-O visa (90 days), so I will go to Immigration Office for application.

I already have bank account in Thailand (Krungsri bank with the required 800,000 baht).

I am a bit confused with the requirement (attached email) related to the bank account :

5.1 Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner))
5.2 Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name)
5.3 Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand

**(Documents under 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 must be issued and updated to be the same date of the Application and all documents must be in
the Applicant’s name.)

I wonder if it will be possible for me to get all these documents from the bank on the same day as my application at Immigration ?

Has anyone had any experience of getting Non-O retirement visa with this requirement ?

Thank you ????

9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

On 12/6/2022 at 11:38 AM, ubonjoe said:

If you get a multiple entry non-o visa you have leave the country every 90 days to get a new 90 day stay.

You can apply for a one year extension of stay by showing financial proof and the apply for a new one every year.

After getting 90 days, can I apply for Non-O extension (1 year) inside Thailand ?