wally1k

Hi Again

Hi

Ii am currently retired in Thaland on an O-A visa that expired on October 23rd 2007

Royal Thai Consulate General, Houston Texas

It was a multiple entry visa.

By leaving the country on several occasions and a visit to Laos just before the expiration date I was given and extension

14 September 2008

I will apply for an extension to the visa when I return to Thailand from the states in early September

So here is the question...

So far I have not had to meet with anyone regarding the 800000 THB requirement.

I have an account with some money ... It has to be funded to the appriate amount

When do I have to have the funding complete. (3 months before the renewal date???)

How and when do I schedule an appointment with Thai immigration so I dont get into trouble here??

Thanks in advance for your assistance,.

Walt

You are good until September 8 next year. But any travel requires a re-entry permit to keep that date alive.

There has not been any change in Retirement extensions of stay amounts - it is still 65k/800k or combination - the only change is a requirement that the 800k (if using that) remain in a Thai bank account for the preceding three months at that level or higher.

There is no leave of absence provision - you can either obtain a new retirement O-A visa or an O visa (and extend for retirement in Thailand).

Hi

Glad to hear the rules have not changed

I could renew the retirement visa in September for a year but I would be in the =USA for 10 months. Probably not allowed??

I guess the only option is to reapply in the US.

Thanks so much for the response

Walt

HI

I am currently a retiree in Thailand with an original O-A VISA that expired in Oct 17 07. My passport shows a stamp that allows me to stay here until Sept 08

Although I did have the required amount in the bank and a letter from my embassy showing funds I receive in the US

I have not met with anyone to confirm this $$$ status. I had a multiple entry visa when I left the US October 06.

I left the country most recently on a trip to laos -- The stamp of Sept 8 was given me when I returned from Laos on this date

So am I good till the 8th of September with no verification of income or need to meet with the Thai authorities??

The people at Chiang Mai immigration seem to think so??? English not so good though...

Second Question: I am thinking of returning to the usa for one year in June 08

Will I have to re-apply for Retirement Status? OR Can I somehow return by taking a leave of absence under my current status???

I heard the rule for income AND Money in a Thai bank totaling 800000ThB has changed for new retirees?? Is this true??

Now I understand one must have the 800,000THB in income.. Since I dont have this it will definitely affect my decision to return to the states!!!

Thanks to all

Walt

Hi

I just got a letter from the american consulate in Chiang Mai assuring that I have 13,600 dollars in income from the US.

I know this means I must put an additional ($10,000) in cash in a Thai bank 3 months before my current visa expires in October of 07.

Question. Is it true that the 13,600 verified income can be left in the US banking system?

Or does there have to be some

proof of transfer to Thailand.

Thanks

Walt

I am currently in Thailand (retired) and have a non immigrant visa. I realize I must put 800000 baht in the bank 3 months before my visa expires in October 07. Some of this will be my meager SS income (about 270000 baht) I Nave savings that I will transfer to my account in Bangkok. I also have interest on my savings that I would like to include in the 800000 baht total. These interest payments could be transferd to Thailand as the time deposits mature in 2007. Is there some way I can include this income when I show my bank deposits to immigration?

Thanks

Walt

HI ALL

i got this information off a website

http://www.asiatradingonline.com/expatnews3.htm

Thailand

Initially you must apply for a nonimmigrant visa before you enter the country from a Thai Embassy abroad. Permission will be for 90 days. for the first permit (single entry) but you can apply for a multiple max one year stay in Thailand. Requirements: 1/. Application form T.M.72/. Copy of passport or substitute document. 3/. One 4 x 6 cm photo. 4/. 500 baht fee. 5/. Proof of financial status or pension. If the applicant is 60 years or older, the alien must have a definite income of not less than 200,000 baht per year or not less than 20,000 baht per month. For an applicant who is over 55 years old, proof of income of 800,000 baht in a Thai bank OR an income of not less than 65,000 baht per month must be presented. [NB.. THE OLD LAW WAS YOU HAD TO HAVE BOTH ).

Can anybody verify? I am over 60 so I am hoping it applies to me

Thanks

Wally