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If you are leaving Thailand from Suvarnabhumi you can get your re-entry permit at International Departures lounge No 2, it is manned 24 hrs a day and you do not need to have paperwork or photo as they do it for you..  The charge is 1200THB for a single and very good service.  Did it in May, used to always get a single re-entry when I did my extension at Phitsanulok but most of the time never used the things.

Any idea if they can do the same for resident visa? This requires both the reentry visa in the passport and in the resident visa book. I have always felt ithe visa is to precious to loose so usually get a multi entry in bkk. Used to take 2 visits but if i remember rightly i did it in one day last time.

 

Can't help you there I'm afraid, but I'd certainly like to know how to get a resident visa. I understand they are like hen's teeth, I only know one person with one.

 

 

 

The consulate staff refer to it as a retirement visa, over 65 with state pension. There is no expectation to apply for an extension.

 

The hull consulate refers to it as a Non-Immigrant- Category O visa given to a UK pensioner receiving a UK State pension. There is no mention of retirement in Thailand in the description of that Visa. If the staff are calling it a retirement visa, they are mistaken. To retire in thailand, the applicant must apply for an extension based on retirement.

 

When you ring up for an appointment, they ask if you want a Marriage visa or a Retirement visa. I can only assume that you would say that they are mistaken, the rest of us just say what we want. 

 

 

Obviously not, but the point is that the staff are wrong, the term 'retirement visa' is a misnomer. If you ask for a retirement visa you are asking for something that doesn't exist. Call this nitpicking, but it's fact and the sooner everyone stops using the term 'retirement visa' the sooner people will stop being confused and misled. 

 

Furthermore, as far as I am aware, anyone can apply for a Non-Immigrant category 'O' visa and if they fulfill the requirements it will most likely be issued. Being 65 and in receipt of a state pension is not a requirement per se.  The fact that it proves you have some income may assist in you getting the visa.

 

 

The consulate staff refer to it as a retirement visa, over 65 with state pension. There is no expectation to apply for an extension.

 

The hull consulate refers to it as a Non-Immigrant- Category O visa given to a UK pensioner receiving a UK State pension. There is no mention of retirement in Thailand in the description of that Visa. If the staff are calling it a retirement visa, they are mistaken. To retire in thailand, the applicant must apply for an extension based on retirement.

 

When you ring up for an appointment, they ask if you want a Marriage visa or a Retirement visa. I can only assume that you would say that they are mistaken, the rest of us just say what we want. 

 

Obviously not, but the point is that the staff are wrong, the term 'retirement visa' is a misnomer. If you ask for a retirement visa you are asking for something that doesn't exist. Call this nitpicking, but it's fact and the sooner everyone stops using the term 'retirement visa' the sooner people will stop being confused and misled. 

 

 

The consulate staff refer to it as a retirement visa, over 65 with state pension. There is no expectation to apply for an extension.

 

he purchase a Non- Immigrant type O visa, allowed to him with the expectation he will apply for an extension based on retirement later. It is not a retirement visa per se as other folks can get the same visa.

 

 

Which Consulate and in what country?  I fear there might be some confusion.  The requirements are that you are over 50 - not 65 and you do not need a "state" pension - just proof of funds/income.

 

 

 

The above post is not my post, I appear to have made a cock-up whilst trying to respond to another post.  I was questioning the OP who stated the consulate staff in Hull were using the term 'retirement visa', which as far as I am aware doesn't actually exist, it is simply a misnomer.

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They should have a roped off path directly from collection of retirement extension to the Re-Entry Permit desk. alt=biggrin.png>

Don't expect immigration to tell you and do your research for you....

Many guys (like me) chuck a multiple Re-Entry permit in there as soon as they get the new retirement extension, and of course one can be obtained at the airport on the way out.

A lot of aggravation for a little oversight.

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But why should I have to pay for a re-entry permi when I do my extension. I came back to Thailand on 26th May 2009 just days after I retired and I have not left since.

 

IF I need a re-entry permit then I will just pop 125km down the road to Nakhon Sawan and get one. OK it will cost me money for diesel and time which I have a lot of but so far I have saved 9,500 baht by NOT needing one.

 

No one is saying you have to have a re-entry permit, or get a multiple when you renew your visa extension.  If you have no intention of leaving Thailand, what's the point, save your money as you do. However, very many people do leave the country fairly frequently and if this is the case, having a multiple re-enty permit is not only sensible, it saves you money.

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Yes I know it's a right pain, I had a similar situation, when applying for a Retirment Visa it's important to get a multi entry Retirment visa, rather than a single one, which I previously had, and like you when I left Thailand for a few days, got told the same as yourself, I ended up having to go through the whole process again... Lesson learned though, but I just wish they had mentioned this when I originally applied.

All the best

 

You can't have a multiple entry retirement visa. You get an extension of your previous visa based on retirement if you fulfil the requirements.

 

Then, if you want to leave the country for any reason, you can apply for a re-entry permit, single or multiple as you need.  

 

Jeez, I do wish some people would post accurate information on here, and also learn the laws of the country you have chosen to live in.

 

It's not rocket science - and it's NOT your home country.  The laws are not the same.  Do some basic research and then you won't end up with egg on your face and a big bill.

 

I've had a retirement visa for three years, left the country six times and never had a problem.  It's called using your brain...

 

No, you had an extension of stay on your original visa, based on you fulfilling the requirements for retirement.  Even you slipped into the 'retirement visa' jargon whilst you were castigating others.  Easy to do of course. 

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Thanks guys, I over heard a conversation in which this guy was using a FX agent. There are no fees involved and you buy the the thai baht at the current spot price. this is like a trading account for spot currency. This is what I am hoping to find.

I am getting funds from Canada.

Thank you

I use my OzForex account to transfer money from Australia and the UK to my Thai Kasikornbank account. It works exactly as above, effectively spot trading currency and assuming you transfer more than a set amount, AUD 10000 and GBP 3000, there is no fee. They make their money by a very small variation on the spot rate which, in my experience, never costs anything like fees incurred using other methods.

Yes, easily. Enjoy it.

guess some people are just perfect and contribute unknown quality's to Thailand ...the key word being unknown

I for one welcome the day IMMIGRATION will be actually sorted out and they treat people with respect instead of suspected criminals...it all starts with good day how may i help you ...not what you want ..passport now! ...as happened to me yesterday

Maybe you were just unlucky. I have never had a problem with any immigration officials, either at border controls or offices. I generally try to look at least half respectable, smile nicely, never appear upset or stressed and if I am I keep it too myself and greet them in their own language as best I can, easy. Hey, maybe I'll also get unlucky one day? As for treating people with respect, maybe us farangs could start by treating them with respect and it will be reciprocated? And included in my idea of respect is not abusing their immigration rules and regulations as many, many do, and that is not meant as any personal slight against you, as I have no idea of your immigration status. Welcome back to Thailand, have an enjoyable stay.

I travelled Eva, no problem.

Thank you Scott, very helpful. I look forward to your next videos on this subject.

I live in Thailand on what is referred to by many as a retirement visa, but is actually an extension of stay.  I also have a multiple entry non-immigrant 'O' visa.  Both expire on 25th August and I am hoping to renew both prior to then and I see no reason why there should be a problem as I can prove I fulfill the criteria that is currently required, you'll note I say currently, because everything at the moment could be subject to change. During the period of the validity of my current extension of stay I have travelled out of and returned to Thailand at least 5 times on return tickets, i.e. from Thailand to my destination and back.  The last of these trips was 3 weeks ago when I returned from the UK.  Obviously my return ticket from the UK to Thailand was the 2nd half of a return, so I had no 'return' ticket to the UK or proof of onward travel, nor was I asked to produce any.  In fact I was asked in polite conversation whether I was living in Thailand and when I answered in the affirmative, I was asked how I liked it!  On my immigration form to enter Thailand I always write Thailand as 'place of residence', well I currently reside in Thailand, so why not, and again I have never been pulled up on this.  Am I just lucky, or is the fact that I have en extension of stay and a multiple entry non-immigrant 'O' visa sufficient to negate the necessity for a return ticket or proof on onward travel?  

Quick and Easy as usual.

No visible impact of the martial situation.

Thanks for all the replies.

I renewed this morning. As Pattaya46 wrote: "Quick and Easy as usual".

In a little before 9 finished by 9:30.

I have to apply soon for an 'Extension of Stay based on Retirement'. Last time I did it on the basis of having an income in excess of THB 65000 per month, rather than having THB800000 in my Thai bank account. Can someone refresh my memory and confirm exactly what paperwork I will require, other than a proof of income letter from my embassy. Furthermore, my current extension expires on 25th August, what is the earliest I can apply for the new extension? Thank you in anticipation of your assistance.

Just passport copies and TM6 departure card. Dependent on where you apply you may need proof of residence.

Completed TM7 application form with attached photo.

You can apply up to 30 days early.

Thank you ubonjoe

Quick and Easy as usual.

No visible impact of the martial situation.

Thanks for all the replies.

I renewed this morning. As Pattaya46 wrote: "Quick and Easy as usual".

In a little before 9 finished by 9:30.

I have to apply soon for an 'Extension of Stay based on Retirement'. Last time I did it on the basis of having an income in excess of THB 65000 per month, rather than having THB800000 in my Thai bank account. Can someone refresh my memory and confirm exactly what paperwork I will require, other than a proof of income letter from my embassy. Furthermore, my current extension expires on 25th August, what is the earliest I can apply for the new extension? Thank you in anticipation of your assistance.

can someone assure me that I can use my triple entry visa that was issued in Britain on 5th may!, I am about to do my 1st ever visa run on a clean passport (.i.e. no border stamps) . Have never done a visa run in the past?.

you'll be welcome with open arms and legs. No worries for you mate.

No one can assure you of anything at the moment, but I'd say it's a fair bet you'll be fine. It seems, from what I've been reading, that those who are abusing the system and have passports full of 28 day stamps are the ones they're gunning for. Good, they're abusing the system, make it difficult for them, even if, according to an earlier post, they're actually legal. Well were!

Most tourists have onward or return travel documentation. Produce this and I imagine you will have no problems. 28 day on/off workers also have onward documentation and payslips, so I see no problem. When the dust has settled those with legitimate multi-entry tourist visas will have no problem. Those that will have the problem are the visa runners abusing the 28 day tourist visa exemption scheme. Well hard luck boys and girls, get legitimate!

As the news of this spreads, more and more people will likely put of trips here as the confusion reigns.

I don't think so. People visiting here as "real" tourists are unlikely to be affected, particularly as they invariably arrive by air. As clearly stated in the OP, the eight people who were refused entry all had a history of border crossings and numerous Tourist Visas, so the official was clearly following orders not to allow bogus "tourists" into Thailand.

There are numerous ways that a person can arrange legal status in Thailand, and I certainly have no sympathy for anyone who uses tourist visas to carry out unlawful work in Thailand. I am of the opinion that once Thailand has rid itself of such bogus tourists, they may start to make things slightly easier for those of us who stay here legally - such as disposing of the pointless 90 day reporting ...!!

I couldn't agree more. There are far too many people abusing the system and now they're starting to complain when they are being prevented from doing so. Hard luck, do it legally and properly, like the rest of us do!