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I was in the same dilemma. To cut to the chase, unless you plan on working and need the work permit, I would suggest the retirement option.  Less paperwork required, no 30 day waiting period or home visits, and less money involved.

7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Your 90 day report is due 90 days from the date you applied for the extension which would be December 3rd if you applied on the 5th of this month.

Thank you Joe!  Since that is a sunday, do I do the report on Friday or the following monday?

I entered Thailand on July 8th with a 90 day Non-immigrant Type O Visa which would expire on October 5th.  On September 5th, I extended my stay for one year (retirement), and my extension stamp is dated September 5, 2017.  Is my first 90 report 90 days from September 5th, or 90 days from my original visa expiration date of October 5th?

TIA

I went yesterday, and this is what was required:

TM-7

Photo

Copies of Passport face page, Visa page and entrance stamp.

Income affidavit from the US Embassy

Copy of departure card

Officer then asked for a copy of my rental contract

TM-8

Photo

Copies of passport face page, visa page, entrance stamp, new extension stamp.

Copy of departure card

3800 baht

No bank books were asked for.

I had an amazingly painless experience at the Jomtien (Chonburi) immigration office today and yesterday.

Yesterday:

arrived at 0830 to apply for extension of stay based on retirement. I submitted the following:

TM-7

Photo

Copies of Passport face page, Visa page and entrance stamp.

Income affidavit from the US Embassy

Copy of departure card

Officer then asked for a copy of my rental contract.

First immigration officer was very business-like but friendly.  He informed me that my landlord had never reported my address, so I needed to complete an additional form (TM-30) and pay a fine before preceding.  I was taken to another room and filled out the form. That officer then called my landlord and read her the riot act for not reporting me.  I paid the 1600 baht fine (will be deducted from this months rent), and was given a part of the TM-30 to keep in my passport.  I then went back to the first officer, showed him the TM-30 receipt and paid him 1900 baht.  He looked over all my paperwork again, took my passport and told me to pick it up the next day after 1000.  Even with the TM-30 hiccup, I was out of the office by 0915...a grand total of 45 minutes!

Today:

I came back at 1010 and went to see the original officer.  He returned my passport, with the extension stamp, and I was done in less than 5 minutes.  However, I needed to get a multiple re-entry permit, so I copied my new stamp and got in the line.  I submitted the following:

TM-8

Photo

Copies of passport face page, visa page, entrance stamp, new extension stamp.

Copy of departure card

3800 baht

My multiple re-entry permit was finished in under 15 minutes and I was out the door at 1040, a total of 30 minutes.

This was my first experience at the Jomtien immigration office, and I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth everything went.  So much better than any government office in the states!

7 minutes ago, keithcresswell said:

Even though they shouldn't need to see your bank book I have been asked a couple of times over the years for it. So I always take it with me now just in case.

Why would they ask to see your bank book if you are using the income method?  Seems like a waste to go to the bank and have the book updated just in case they ask for it.

3 hours ago, blankagain said:

On the left of the Immigration building there is a Visa service that will fill out all the paperwork, photocopies and take photographs for a small fee of 200 baht. Just turn up with your passport, departure card and Embassy letter. They do the rest.  

Oh, and a copy of your lease/address paperwork.

Theres a few of them there....anyone you would recommend?

Will they accept copies on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, or only A4?

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Only one TM7 and TM8 form is needed with a 4 X 6 cm photo attached to them.

Only one set of copies is needed.

Only the original of your income affidavit is needed.

For the re-entry permit application you will only need a copy of your visa, entry stamp, your new extension stamp and departure card.

Thanks Ubonjoe! 

I need to apply for my first extension of stay (Retirement) on my Non-Immigrant Type O visa.  What are the documents that the Jomtien Immigration office are currently requiring?

I know I need the following:

TM-7 (2 copies?)

TM-8 (2 copies?) for re-entry permit

4 passport photos

Notarized statement from the US Embassy about my income (1 original and how many copies?)

2 copies of my passport facepage

2 copies of each page of my passport with thai visas or entry/exit stamps

2 copies of my departure card

1900 THB for TM-7, and 3800 THB for multiple entry re-entry

Am I missing anything?

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Not unless you are using one of the 3 or 4 offices near Bangkok  that are asking for it.

I will be going to the Jomtien office.

Thanks Joe!  Does it need the stamp from the Thai consular office?

I have an income affidavit from my embassy that I will use in support of my retirement extension, but I have two questions:

1. Does it need to be translated and then stamped by the Thai consular services office in BKK?

2. Is there an age limit on the affidavit? I got it over a month ago and I don't submit my extension paperwork until the 5th of September. Will they require a more "current" affidavit?

thanks in advance!

This post seems to have died, but I'd definitely be interested.

I arrived on July 8th on a 90 day Type O non-immigrant visa, with intentions of converting it to a 1 year marriage visa. We have rented a house, and it is in my name. Do I need to register with immigration now? If so, what is the process?

Thanks!