uksmdh

Hua Hin too.  Applied for conversion SETV to non-O.  Had to have Legalisation of UK Embassy letter done by MFA.  2500 for external agent to do it rather than attending. If you can work out how to mail it as I think they did then do so.

Worth checking too whether absence from the UK will have any effect on her settlement visa.  Although years ago my wife had her Residency if I recall that would become invalid after 90 day absence.

On 12/24/2017 at 7:45 AM, ubonjoe said:

A general list of requirements is here. https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_80

Much shorter than one based upon marriage.

Many thanks UB Joe.

Thanks for the replies.  Jack T gave the link for a documentation list for Conversion from a TV or Visa Exempt to NON O based on Marriage. Is there a similar list for the same conversion based on Retirement.

On 12/19/2017 at 3:03 AM, BritTim said:

First, you will need financial proof:

• If in Thailand, this can be
  • a letter from your embassy stating that you have 65,000+ baht average monthly income; or
  • 800,000 baht in a bank account in Thailand, together with the transfer details that prove the money came from abroad; or
  • a combination of income and money in bank coming to 800,000 baht annualized
• If applying outside Thailand, I suggest you do it in Savannakhet. They will issue you with a single entry Non O (50+) with the income letter and/or money in the bank (and I believe the money in the bank can be in an overseas account)). If you want to apply in Vientiane, it is best to use the income method, which I think obviates the need for proof of retirement. If applying there based on money in the bank, you need to also be able to show some income from something like a pension (they worry about illegal working in Thailand).

If applying via a process of conversion without leaving Thailand, the details will vary a bit depending on your local immigration office. Some may make it difficult. At a minimum, you must have 15 days left on your current permission to stay, but some offices may insist on at least 21 days left. If you indicate where you are living in Thailand, someone can probably give you guidance on how the conversion works at your local immigration office.

 

One way or another (whether through conversion or visa from a consulate outside Thailand) you will have a 90-day entry. Towards the end of those 90 days, you apply for a one-year extension of your permission to stay (If applying for the extension with money in the bank, this money must be in an account inThailand, and must have been there for 60 days.). If you want to leave Thailand (either during the initial 90 days, or during the one-year extension, you must get a re-entry permit to keep your permission to stay intact when you return to Thailand.

I am  a newby to this so I asked whether this conversion was possible at the Hua Hin office.  The reply "Not possible".  Maybe I didn't approach this in the right way so I would appreciate if anyone can offer guidance on using HH office.  They said I had to go to Bangkok or easier to do outside of the country. Q1.  Assuming the IO was correct where in Bangkok do I need to go. Q2 Aside from that already mentioned (Embassy Income letter) is there any additional paperwork I need - Passport copies, Notorised documents or any other little surprises?  Thanks in anticipation for your help.