DrJack54

Couple of obvious examples.

A SETV + 30 day extension followed by 60 extension to visit wife ...

Just one example of many.

I would consider a non O marriage (eVisa) from UK and then 60 day extension to visit wife

22 minutes ago, Aadas said:

I have no idea who to believe. Which agencies are trustworthy in Bangkok for family visas? I have money. I just want someone, can be either attorney or agency, to assist with the process to make sure I have done everything correctly and help me if facing any problems. And I speak very little Thai.

What you refer to is Agent for hand holding.

You provide the correct funds in Thai bank account etc and agent simply makes sure that your paperwork all in order. 

What is current status in Thailand,  meaning do you have a non O or entered visa exempt etc.

Assume that are married to a Thai national 

4 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

Can someone tell me what's the process to apply for a METV online?

Useful thread here with some links 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1272457-metv-issued-in-uk/ 

5 minutes ago, Jaymatheson said:

FD give slightly better interest rate?

FD does provide a better % rate.

1 minute ago, Jaymatheson said:

What's the best type of bank account to leave your money in indefinitely?  Fixed Deposit?

 

You can use either. 

In fact I previously had a FD account and savings account with the same bank.

If you enter Thailand with a single entry non O you will be given a 90 day stamp.

In the last 30 days of that permission of stay you would apply for 12 month extension.  

On the date you apply for the extension the 800k needs to have been in bank account for 2 months.

Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only 

25 minutes ago, Moti24 said:

Thanks for the info.  I'll probably have to get an agent on the job; expensive, but a lot easier.  

The only reason you're in a bad situation is due to rogue 2 month rule from Jomtien immigration. 

I posted above same time as your post.

Given you have had ongoing extensions at that office you could ask them.

Re Agent. You could use your own funds and ask agent to step around the 2 month issue if possible.  

4 hours ago, Pattaya57 said:

No need to visit Jomtien to ask as I already posted the non-imm O requirement sheet they hand out. It clearly states 800k had to be in bank for 2 months prior to application of non-imm o

Still think a visit is worthwhile. 

The OP has had continuous extensions based on retirement and immigration may overlook the (rogue) 2 month requirement.

As Pattaya City expats point out in this link.

The 2 months is Jomtien specific.

https://pcec.club/Applying-for-Non-Immigrant-O-Retirement/

16 minutes ago, Moti24 said:

I would like the retirement route, but if immigration want the funds seasoned for 2 months, then it will have to be the 60 day. 

No offense but that was not clear from the start. Why mention proof of marriage. 

I suggest you visit Jomtien and ask if 800k needs to be seasoned for 2 months to obtain non o.

If answer is yes I suggest you obtain 30 day extension plus 60 day extension in that order. 

34 minutes ago, Coremouse said:

Hi everyone, I already got cert-of-res. It's only by shear luck and not duplicable

Seems OP has had positive result.

Good news.

Thread closed 

48 minutes ago, QuantumQuandry said:

Always get anxious, dealing with immigration...

You are not alone. 

15 minutes ago, QuantumQuandry said:

No other proof of pension was provided.

Good work.

Bit surprised but shouldn't be.

Another 12 months locked in 

12 minutes ago, Moti24 said:

However, if I have to do that, please can you tell me what documents I'll need for the 60 day extension.  If you think that is the best option, I'll do that.

I didn't realize that you had the required time up your sleeve so that not a problem.

The Non O provides a 90 day stamp and that's plenty to season funds for 2 months for the 12 month extension. 

If Jomtien plays games and wants the funds in account for 2 months for the Non O application, you could obtain the 60 day extension.  

Here is old thread re 60 day extension but still applies. Posts from ubonjoe always spot on 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1130123-re-60-day-extension-to-visit-your-wife/

https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/ 

Thinking you have couple of issues.

You should apply for non O with 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay. 

If required you can obtain 30 day extension or a 60 day extension to visit wife. 

Has funds been in bank for 2 months.

True the rule is funds in account day of application However earlier this year Jomtien was insisting on 2 months seasoning 

Same thread currently running here

https://aseannow.com/topic/1325238-procedures-for-non-imm-o-and-one-year-retirement-extension-from-a-visa-excempt-30-day-entry/

6 minutes ago, pattjock said:

The money will have been in the account for nearly a year. Will do thei in Pattaya so assume they will only need to see the updated bankbook

Provided the funds (800k) have been in the account for 2 months you should be fine at Jomtien immigration. 

Earlier this year they were insisting the 800k had to be in account for 2 months.

This made it impossible for folk with visa exempt entry to obtain non O 

The actual rule is 800k in account on day of application. No seasoning required

10 minutes ago, pattjock said:

I have a bankbook. Assume all I need, regarding the money, is to update this and show this to immigration.

You require 800k in Thai bank account on the day of application. 

Unless the funds have been in the account for "some period of time" you would need to show funds came from abroad. 

Which immigration office? 

If you don't have a Thai bank account you would need to use an agent to obtain one or consider obtaining a Non O (retirement) from another country prior to entry. 

12 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

......now he would like to come back as a tourist after he left thailand since 6 months 

He will not have any issue entering Thailand visa exempt after 6 months out.

BTW: a new pp would change nothing. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ 

OP, do you have a Thai bank account in your name only? 

Which immigration office will you deal with? 

6 minutes ago, paddypower said:

This year end I will switch to pension income basis

If you plan to use income method why have any money in a Thai bank. 

65k per month and you can use it as you wish. 

3 minutes ago, Coremouse said:

Thanks everyone now I know I must look employ help from experienced agent sigh.

Just a heads up...all the car/bike joints (agents) such as Fat Boys and BSR bikes in Bangkok cannot assist you with certificate of residence. 

Some embassies can supply equivalent but 3 embassies do not.

The agents in Pattaya can provide a residence certificate but that's not much help for you. 

OP, you won't be able to obtain a certificate of residence from CW.

That office requires to have made a TM47 (90 day report) 

On visa exempt not possible.

Even if it was, the process takes approx one week.

It's mailed out.

No instant service available 

1 hour ago, Somrak said:

I think a extension is only possible if you come into TH with a non-O visa. Visa exempt should not be possible!!!!

Why nobody says something to this?

That's incorrect.

A non O based on retirement or marriage can be obtained at Thai immigration from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry.

For tourist visa entry you use form TM86 and visa exempt entry TM87.. 

Here is forms requured.

https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf