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Thanks. I know all these points already but that was not my point. My point is getting a Non O single 90 days in Embassy, enter Thailand with it and go straight to the immigration office and apply for the retirement extension, having in hand a Thai bank book with required funds and any other requirements. How long can i expect to get back my passport with the extension on it? Also, preferably done in Phuket as i leave there unless it is faster in CW... Thanks

Maybe someone can confirm me: - getting a Non O retirement in Embassy: already above 50. Having the necessary funds (800k) in Thai Bank account long enough (years). Address registered in Thailand. 1/ can you apply for the 1 year extension right after landing in Thailand (let's say within the 1st few days)? 2/ how long it will take to get the extension and multi re-entry permit? That would in Phuket. The reason of my questions is that I am actually working abroad (Vietnam), going back to Thailand very often (mostly every 2 weeks) for short period (weekends) so I can't afford to stay too long period in Thailand. But of course, i know it can't process during a weekend. So trying to define the minimum stay in order to complete this process. Of course, been thinking of Non O multi entries but last time i went to the Thai consulate in Saigon, they told me they are doing only single entries Thanks

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience on that: I am French, living in Thailand but currently working in Vietnam for a French group as C level position. I haven't been to France for more than 20 years. My company has requested me a business trip in France in the head office for 3 days (in December). I live in Thailand long time. My girlfriend is Thai. We have been living together for 18 years. We are not married and we don't have kid together. My business trip to Paris is of course fully paid by my company (flights, accomodations...). My girlfriend has never been to France. I would be happy if she can enjoy this trip with me to see France for the 1st time. But I have no clue about the visa requirements for such short tourist trip for her. Would it be even possible? What would be required? Thanks

Oh! Then it might be an issue if the immigration is picky. The extension of my sister was due on the 12 August. As the renewal was finally secured by the agent, i transfered 400k to her bank account around 20th August and another 400k first week of Sept. So she might need to get a new Non O next year and I might have to transfer 800k from abroad instead at least 2 months before?

Thanks!

Thanks for the clarifications

I have a question related to using a agent for an extension this year and not using an agent next year for the renewal? I am been asking advises in another thread before about my sister: she has been using an agent for the last few year to get her retirement extension from her initial Non O because she didn't have the 800k. Last time, about few months ago, the agent first told her that it might not possible this time to get her extension renewed due to some changes in Phuket immigration. I was ready to transfer 800k in bank account and arrange a trip for her in Vietnam to apply for a Non O and have a fresh restart. However, at the last minute, the agent confirmed that the issue was solved and she know have a new extension. For matter of precaution, i did transfer anyway 800k to her bank account and advise her that next year, she should proceed directly with immigration for her extension (I am concerned about eventual crackdown on agent). My questions are: - she has now already 800k in her bank account that will remain untouched for the purpose of extension. Will she need anyway to re-apply for a Non O in an Embassy? - the 800k was transfered from my account in Thailand to her account in Thailand. Is it a problem? Does it need to come from abroad? Thanks

Yes, I actually went to the Thai consulate last May to enquire for visa for myself and they didn't allow me to enter. They show me the circular that appointment is now require and you must go to their website to request appointment. I then proceed appointment few day later (end of May) and the first available date was beginning of July. I proceeded it but later cancelled it as I had other obligations for my work.

I will. What i know so far is appointment is required now in Thai consulate in Saigon to apply for visa.

Yes, especially since the borders reopen after pandemic and they put back the direct flight Saigon-Phuket.

Yes, that's what my siste used to do. But it seems that something change in Phuket immigration and the agent said it won't work this time

Thanks. Yes I work and live in Saigon (when i am not in Phuket)

Understood. If i put 800k in her bank account, it will remain there "forever"

I see. So her solution could be that i put 800k in her bank account now. She exit Thailand to Vietnam for example (as i work in Vietnam), then apply for a new Non O in the Thai Embassy, return to Thailand and within her Non O period apply for a new extension?

Hello, my sister who lost her job one year ago, so lost her work permit, change for 1 year extension based on retirement. She used an agent who could manage the 800k on her behalf...(don't ask me details...). Now, her time extension renewal come (12 August) and she was about to use the same agent. However, the agent just came to her saying that it won't work this time (this is in Phuket). As she doesn't have 800k, she is stuck. There is a solution: I have 800k and can transfer to her account anytime but I understood that the 800k will need to be 2 months before the application date and as her current extension expired on 12 August, i believe it work. What solution if she has to wait 2 months before applying for the 1 year extension? Thanks