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I just got a 1-year retirement visa, changing over from last year's "Support Thai child" visa. Some questions and comments: 1. They DEMANDED a 3-month Bank Statement (generated by the bank) - along with the usual verification of account and balance document from the bank and copy of relevant bankbook pages. Have others had to do this? 2. For next year, the immigration officer said I'd need a full 1-Year (!) Bank Statement. Anybody else encounter this? 3. The immigration officer said it would be "easier" for next year's visa if I kept the 800,000B in my account ALL YEAR, and never let the balance fall below. This page does not seem to mention this requirement - https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/retirement-visa What do you think? Can any immigration office require 800,000 in the bank at all times? 4. I was required to provide a map and was informed that an Immigration officer would visit my house in about 3 months! 5. I had to leave my passport there for the "Big Boss" to sign, and return in a week to pick up my visa stamped passport I will visit my local Imm office and double check these months before next year's renewal. Have others encountered any of the above requirements? It seems the Requirements / Criteria are totally different from one office to another!

Thanks for the link. The TM 30 has been approved, though the rental agreement is not in my name. I believe this page will be helpful, too: <<Notify Residence>>

I will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Retirement Visa in early April, 2025. My landlord made the TM 30 online, but she says there's no option to print/download from her smartphone. Don't I need to have a copy of the TM30 when applying at my local Imm office? If already answered please post link to thread - I searched and couldn't find one. TIA.

Thanks so much! Where did you get this image from if I may ask? I looked all over. URL please.

I know this is very late, but can someone confirm that immigration offices are open tomorrow, May 1st? I know it's Labor Day and it's a bank holiday. But the other day I was at my local immigration office and was told to pick up my visa on May 1st. I double checked with them, asking wasn't that a holiday, and they said that they would definitely be open. However I am doubting if this is true. Does anybody know for a fact that local immigration offices are going to be open, or closed, on May 1st, 2024. I live an hours drive away from the office! Thank you.

My Skype account is funded and I use it regularly to call other 1-800 numbers with no problem. I have called after 8:00 p.m. Thailand time and still received the "only automated systems are available" message. I can't figure out why I am not getting through.

How can I call the IRS 1-800 toll-free from Thailand? I am using Skype on a PC. I know that I am supposed to call during "local time" hours, but how does that translate time wise for us living here in Thailand? I called at 6, 7, and 8 pm Thai time, but keep getting that they're closed and only automated services are available. I have the "267-941-1000 Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm Eastern time" info, but it's NOT toll free. Thanks

Yes Schwab reimburses, but I find the cash advance most convenient and can get large sums of money rather than withdrawing many many times from the ATM machine

Yes, it is a debit card. Do you have a link to this information?

Yes, I believe they actually tried the card.

I did not try the ATM machine as I like to withdraw one large amount rather than many smaller ATM machine withdrawals

Went to Bangkok Bank to use my Schwab debit card for a Cash Advance only to be told that my card no longer worked in their system. I have used this card before with no hassles. Has anyone else encountered this problem and is there a fix for it? If there has been a previous thread regarding this topic please leave a link. I searched and could not find one.

Any suggested alternative?

Thank you for this response. You state "EMS will not send to US PO box address anymore" - but the envelope has already been sent and arrived at "Inward Office of Exchange (United States) International - USJFKA". It just hasn't moved since. And, do you have more information on the "Alternative was a Thailand Post option (almost as expensive)" - name in Thai, etc?

I sent my 1040 and enclosed check to the IRS via EMS registered mail (not the 2-day mail) on March 20th. It arrived April 02 at the "Arrival at Inward Office of Exchange (United States) International - USJFKA" - and since then, NOTHING. The check has not cleared my bank. Anybody else have their registered mail stuck there? What happened? <Not sure if this is the right forum or not - please move if necessary. Thanks>