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Hard when the category doesn't exist.

Where did you see that ? The Chiang Mai Immigration Office online does not show for Thai family. (I should have stated that in my original post)

I also asked the same question of immigration,was told that it was fully booked to the end of the year.! Was also told that too many people had used it, so it was cancelled in January ( hard to believe).

Have had no success with VFS service,unable to register, just get the spinning wheel! Anyone have advice on to how to register.

แบบขอยื่นเรื่องเข้าติดต่อหน่วยงาน – CM Immigration ..............Heres the link to book an appointment. Used it last month and got an appointment for tomorrow.

Had both just in case, single sided (blue ink) accepted 03 Aug.

They send an email with date and time and pdf forms of the docs required.

Did my extension 3rd Aug in and out the door in less the 30 mins.

Good luck

Try this....................

https://cmimm.net     ( it worked for me )

Bill I never said there were, just I've seen many disgruntled folks get turned away when they're told "mai dai come back tomorrow"!

Better that than the usual sh*t fight of the past few years, with no guarantees of being processed on the day of your choosing!

Emailed a request for an appointment yesterday 25th, (extension expires 11 Aug ) got an appointment for 3 Aug 14.00 notification back today 26th. So the system appears to be working for now.

Don't you mean "The Judea People's Front" ??

If you're still looking try Chiang Mai Dental Hospital. was there last Friday, very happy with the work done (replace a crown).

053411150 English good .

Be even more efficient if they brought back the online booking system they used in the past for 1 year extensions.

Guess you were unlucky..............my D/L expired in Feb......I renewed it in May (I forgot it has expired) and was not asked for the certificate.

Make of it what you will.

As it's a renewal you do not need a medical certificate.

Here is some correspondence I had with the Oz embassy a while ago.

Having read the FAQ regarding stat decs on the embassy website, I am writing to clarify that stating that I am in receipt of an Australian government military pension (Comsuper DFRDB military pension) providing   documentary proof would still qualify.If for example a stat dec was submitted as follows would this be acceptable?I  am in receipt of a Comsuper  DFRDB military pension paid fortnightly giving an annual income of$$$$$$$.As I am making a statement that I have a pension paid by the Australian Government  with supporting verification would this be acceptable?

Here is the reply:

As of 7 January we will no longer witness statutory declarations which declare income or bank balances, regardless of where the income comes from. If you wish to make an appointment prior to then to have you statutory declaration witnessed, please do so via our website; https://thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/home.html. Otherwise you will need to discuss with Thai immigration how you are able to demonstrate that you meet their requirements for a retirement visa; their number is 02) 141 9889.

Pretty much says it all I think?

If you're not in too much of a hurry you could look at aliexpress.

6 minutes ago, Samyan said:

How far in advance of an application for a retirement extension can one obtain a statutory declaration for income purposes?

Statdecs are valid for 30 days according to CM Immigration.

Pretty obvious with these!!

You don't mention which country you are from.??

Hope they make it out my way mid October ,might save a 90 day report trip (180 Km round trip)

I spoke to the honary Aus consul here (Chiang Mai ) just the other day, He advised that a jp can only sign documents within Australia.

New Izuzu Hilander Z prestige insurance 2 quotes 18,000 + and 17500 +both quotes from AA insurance

Price 950,000

All done via phone and email within 2 days!

Have used them for past 6 years always helpful and professional.

Wednesday 25th,reported with usual copies, handed the completed form with copies of passport. When recieving the new report date I pointed out that I had a barcode in my passport. Was given a full apology that the "uni" students had not seen it and that next time the copies of my passport would not be needed. So if you have the barcode make sure they are aware of it when you front to the desk