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Not my experience, and only for the very first extension application, home visits are made prior to approving the extension.

That's the requirement for an extension. The topic is about a TM30. What, you think they'll take your word as proof of your address?

Read his other topic.

You definitely are! The OP isn't applying for an extension of his permit to stay. To apply for a 1-year extension of stay, you must have Non Immigrant status (Non O). The OP entered as a 'Tourist' and is applying for the Non Immigrant O, to facilitate then applying for the 1-year extension afterwards.

With all that money you appear to be able to throw away, Jack, why not get the Elite visa then?

If the owner is refusing to give you signed copies of the Tabien Baan and ID card, then don't rent in the first place. That should be made clear and a condition of you renting. There are other situations when the owner isn't listed in the Blue book for the registered address, in which case title deeds may be required as proof of ownership. Thais may own multiple properties, but they can only be registered in one blue book.

At my IO, they call via the mobile number you supplied to arrange a home visit. Home visits for Non O applications are becoming more popular. If your application was accepted, then it will be approved.

Not isolated. My IO informed me 2 years ago they were now required to conduct home visits for Non O applications, retirement or Thai spouse/family.

Why? Thais have to supply accommodation details in visa applications to our Countries. Join the flying banana brigade, or file it online and save on agent fees or 9-hour trips.

You quoted and replied to my post, but I believe your reply was intended for a different poster.

UK citizens had to supply such pension documents in order to obtain the Income letter. That is not verification. Verification involves proving such pension letters and the details are genuine and correct, and it's not that the Embassies refused, it was a case of they couldn't verify pensions due to Data protection laws. No, after the 3 Embassies withdrew the Income letters, Immigration were forced to issue a new order accepting monthly overseas transfers. In that order, they reiterated Income letters only had to be 'certified' by the Embassies, rather than their stance of 'verifying' incomes. Had they maintained their stance of verification, then all Embassies would have been forced to cease the service. Immigration expected the 3 Embassies to restart the service after new orders were issued, but they'd had enough of Immigrations diatribe.

The IO is incorrect if you intend to use the Combo method. That would only require 400K funds for 12 months prior to the date of application, plus 12 months evidence of 35K overseas transfers, which would total 820K for the year. It's because folk lied on their affidavits and Stat Decs, which was an abuse of the system, that led to the meetings between Thai Immigration and Foreign Embassies and the eventual withdrawal of the service.

Click on the link for the Thai Embassy in London. The authorities in Thailand set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Thai Embassy in the UK. Then click on the 'tourist visa exemption scheme' for the correct updated information. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/exemp-visa

It is not a visa on arrival. It's a 60-day visa exempt entry. Exempt means 'without a visa'. On entry without a visa, you are issued a permit of stay for 60 days, which can be extended for a further 30 days.

Eight extensions based on Thai spouse and the Chanote has never been requested because the wife is registered as the householder in the Blue book. There are situations where the Chanote may be requested, for example a foreign Condo owner who is not registered in the Blue book for the Condo. Rental from a Thai, where the Thais are registered in a different Blue book than the property you are renting.

Staying too long as a tourist could raise suspicion of your working illegally, and that is a reason for refusal. I stand to be corrected, but in the video interview it was stated you cannot return the same day and must stay one night out of Thailand.

Generally, if you're staying longer than 180 days in a Country throughout the period of a year, that you're not a national of or have permanent residency then you're not classed as a visitor, but as residing there. They do define a number of days for each type of entry, with or without a visa, they just don't want to specify and limit the number of entries, rather leaving that decision to the discretion of the entry clearance officer. VAT is applied to the goods, not the person, and completely irrelevant to this topic. Immigration officer's discretion - if they feel your reason for entry is solely for the purpose of extending your stay, which is considered from the tourist point of view to be longer than necessary and in line with the purpose permitted, they can deny entry.

If you've previously submitted a 90-day report at your current address, then a TM30 must have been previously filled. No it isn't! Legally it's the responsibility of any persons who is the chief possessor of a house, whether in the capacity of owner, tenant, or in any other capacity whatsoever. You, as the tenant and main possessor can file a TM30, but require the Tabien Baan and ID card off the owner, which the Condo management should be able to assist with.

I think at land borders, they'll just follow the general Guidelines for VE entries issued in 2014, which have been followed for arrivals by air, which is down to the IO's discretion.

The only issue with that is, when applying, if the IO sees 800K funds in an account for the previous 2 months, he'll process it based on using that method. If @Joebuzz ensures he has at least 12 x 65K monthly overseas transfers on the day of submitting the application and only 400K funds deposited, he would at least qualify for the extension using the income method.

I disagree Jack. If I'm interpreting @Joebuzzz post correctly, his extension renewal date was in March. In June, he was required to evidence the 800K had remained in his account for 3 months after his extension was approved. Provided he maintains a minimum of 400K balance for the next 7 months, he has met the financial requirement of his current extension. (800K for 2 months prior, 3 months after, then 400K for 7 months = the 12-month qualifying period). For his next extension, March 2025 - March 2026, using the Combo method, it would only require 400K for 2 months prior to the application, maintained for the next 10 months, and proof of International overseas transfers from Jan 2024 to Jan 2025 of 35K. If correct in what the IO stated, that is maintaining 65K overseas transfers and 2 months prior to his 2025 extension renewal date top up the funds to 800K, then that is just confusing. It would mean Joebuzz would qualify for the extension based on funds, income and the combo methods. Maybe a miscommunication, or one or the other is confused.

Or you could just get the correct visa for the purpose of staying in Thailand, then don't have to make border runs. Money is no object according to you, so what's the problem.

You're reading 'unlimited' as 'back to back' entries. When questioned about a back to back entry, Mr Nairachai Ninnad, stated whilst Immigration do not have a specified order of how many times you can enter, the final decision to enter Thailand is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. They could request a return/outbound ticket, 20,000 THB funds, proof of accommodation and the purpose of your visit.

7. The period of visa validity is different from the period of stay. Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker. 8. On the other hand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa. For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date. The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp. Travellers who wish to stay longer than such period may apply for extension of stay at offices of the Immigration Bureau, https://www.mfa.go.th/en/page/general-information?menu=5e1ff6d057b01e00a6391dc5

That's where you confused me with the word 'stamps'. The only stamps you receive are from Thai Immigration. Visas are either in the form of 'vignettes' that are fixed in your passport, or an e-visa, which is stickerless and easily transferable across passports. If you obtain a new passport outside of Thailand, simply use both the old and new passport to re-enter, then get the stamps transferred at Immigration. If you obtain a new passport within Thailand, then get the stamps transferred at Immigration. I disagree. The validity of a visa and the validity of a passport are separate. It's the period of stay that is limited to the expiry date of a passport.