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Having an annual extension doesn't mean you'll stay at the same address. The purpose of the 90-day report is just confirmation you're still residing at the same address as you registered. In 2014 there was no Immigration office in my Province, so a TM30 and 90 day reports were submitted at the local Police station. Not that had a clue what they were about. Annual extensions were submitted at the nearest Immigration office in a difference Province. It wasn't until 2016 Immigration stationed an officer at the airport to offer a limited local service file TM30's, 90 day reports, and re-entry permits. The following year, they opened a fully serviced office.

OK now I understand. You're on your third 1-year extension of permission of stay It was how you worded your question. You can't extend a visa. Follow @DrJack54 and @Pattaya57 advise. It shouldn't be a problem to enter VE, then extend for a further 30 days.

That's the maximum fine under section 76 of the Immigration Act. Section 76 : Any alien, alien, who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 37(2),(3),(4)or(5) shall be punished with a fine not exceeding 5,000 Baht and with and additional fine not exceeding 200 Baht for each day which passes until the law is complied with. However, under section 84 of the Act, the settlement commission have set the bar at 2,000 THB for failure to comply with section 37 (5). Section 84 : In all offenses under this Act, except the provisions of Section 62 Para.1 Section 63 , 64, 71 and 82 Para.2. The settlement Commission ,consisting of the Police Department’s Director General or Representative, the Public Prosecution Department’s Director General or Representative, and the Immigration Division’s Commander or Representative, as the, members shall have the authority to assign duty of settlement to the Inquiry Official or the competent official by fixing a settlement rule or any conditions as the Settlement Commission my deem proper. When the offender has paid the fine as stipulate, the case shall be deemed settled under the Criminal Procedure Code.

Interesting. My Immigration office always resets the 90-day report from the extension renewal date. So in effect, I only submit 3 x 90 day reports a year. The 4th report is always due within the 45-day window I can submit my extension application (marriage). They always remove that 4th notification from my Passport and tell me not to bother. Then, when they approve and issue my next extension, they give a new 90-day report slip, dated 90 days from the extension renewal date.

Sorry, do you mean a 3rd entry from a Non Imm O multi entry visa. If so, if you make a border run just prior to the visa expiry date, on re-entry to Thailand you'll be granted a further 90 day permission of stay. What date does your Non Imm O visa expire?

Your point being? In either case of 2.18 or 2.22, it merely states the applicant must have a Non Imm visa. No assumption, factual experience.

I should have said almost all Embassies. Even then, most have an additional document list for non nationals, but some visitors can't provide them. I note in Japan applications are still in person, whereas Singapore use the online system. From the Thai Embassy in Singapore website; https://singapore.thaiembassy.org/en/page/tourist-visa Tourist Visa (TR) may be granted to visitors for tourism purposes in Thailand. With the caveat; The documents from Non- Thai and Non- Singaporean MUST be certified by respective embassy prior the submission of the documents For anything else, use VE entry.

Did you use the drop-down boxes where applicable?

Use 'Wise' for your overseas transfers. Which bank?

The EV is a multi entry visa with a validity of 5 years. Your permission of stay is only valid for 1 year. You can extend that yearly permission of stay 1 year at a time at your local Immigration office without leaving the Country. Alternatively, should you leave the Country, on re-entry you will be granted a further stay of 1 year, up to the expiry date of the visa.

Most banks prefer a residence certificate issued by Immigration as proof of address. Other conditions may apply to opening an account.

You can report in person up to and including Tuesday 23rd Jan without penalty. No link between extension renewal dates and 90 day report dates. You must report to the IO that issued your extension.

For an extension based on retirement or Thai spouse, Immigrations orders only stipulate; (1) The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM). All they check is the visa type and category.

Then you shouldn't have included the quote from the OP about a Non Imm O-A visa. Try editing, or quoting just the relevant part you're referring to. I don't have a crystal ball.

In the OP's case, he should have applied online via a US Embassy/Consulate. It isn't a requirement to be a US national or permanent resident to do so for a TV. The e-visa system is a smart system that will direct your application to the relevant Embassy for processing based on the information you input. Due to the fact he stated a UK address, I believe it was direct to the London Embassy, but he uploaded a flight departing the US. Each application may vary, and my comments are purely based on the OP's situation. From the US DC website. https://washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/trsingle-entry Visa procedures for Non-Thai Nationals wishing to obtain Tourist Visa (Single & Multiple-Entry) TR-Single Entry valid for 3 months from the date of issuance TR-Multiple Entries valid for 6 months from the date of issuance Travelers must enter Thailand within the validity period. Length of stay in Thailand is up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. *The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry. o This Visa is for tourism and leisure activities only. o If the TR Visa holders breach the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit will be revoked, and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future. If the applicant does not have a valid Visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and uploading all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable) For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf Required documents to upload in the system (Large and clear JPEG or PDF format): Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date) Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay) Flight itinerary to Thailand and depart from Thailand. The itinerary must include the applicant's name, travel dates, airports, and flight number Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand ***Additional Documents*** For non-US citizens, please provide additional documents: – A copy of the permanent resident alien card or a copy of a valid US visa (at least 6 months validity). – A letter of proof of employment (**we don’t accept pay stubs**) confirming the position and work status hand-signed by the authorized HR Department or Manager. Please note that the acceptance or job offer is not sufficient. For students, a letter is proof of full-time student status (I-20). For self-employed, business license or business registration indicating the applicant’s name. As the OP is working in the US, presumably legally, and therefore has the appropriate US visa. No requirement to be a US citizen applying for a TV from the US with a UK passport. He obviously made errors in completing the online application, or not uploaded sufficient documents, causing the application to be directed to London, who are requesting flight details from the UK. That doesn't alter the fact that as a UK national, he couldn't apply for a TV online from the US. It's possible and, more than likely, the OP completed the online application without first checking the requirements for a non US citizen.

Not all Thai Embassy put such a notation on a Non O visa that was applied for based on retirement. Employment is prohibited regardless of the reason for a Non O visa, you require a work permit. Immigration officers barely speak an understandable broken English, let alone read English. How many expats have reported when applying for their very first extension, based on retirement or Thai spouse, the IO asked on what basis their Non O was issued? Immigration orders simply state must have Non Imm.

Yes, but there isn't any kind of notation on the visa that states it was applied for based on Thai spouse or retirement. The only notation on a Non O visa is the wording 'Employment prohibited'. Certain Thai Embassy put such notations on the visa, whilst others don't. In either case, 'employment is prohibited' as you require a separate work permit.

There is nothing denoting whether a Non Imm O visa was issued based on retirement or Thai spouse that I've witnessed.

There is nothing denoting whether a Non Imm O visa was issued based on retirement or Thai spouse that I've witnessed. The Non O-A is a different kettle of fish, as it can only be applied for on the basis of retirement.

Maneerat are correct in that it won't be a problem to extend your permission of stay for 1 year. However, be aware the extension will probably be issued by an Immigration office other than the Province you actually reside. This can lead to issues down the line. These can be resolved, but you should be aware.

The validity of a visa is the period during which you can enter Thailand. On entry, you are granted a period of stay for 90 days (permission of stay). You're not converting anything. You are applying to extend your permission of stay for 1 year based on retirement/Thai spouse, provided you meet the financial requirements. The validity of the visa is immaterial, it's your status of entering as a Non Immigrant that matters.

Totally incorrect advice.

No difference. Only for certain visa types, you have to be a national or a permanent resident of the Country you're applying, such as the Non Imm O-A. The requirements whether you need to be a national, have PR, or not, will be posted on the Thai Embassy websites for the specific visa types.

You can convert from a visa exempt entry to a Non Imm ED visa within Thailand. The initial ED visa permits a stay of 90 days, then you can extend that stay. This site explains it. https://thailand.acclime.com/hr/immigration/education-visa/

You can apply for the Non ED visa at local Immigration offices after entering visa exempt. The Immigration requirements are here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022C1_03.pdf