
DrJack54
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Perhaps they have changed again. I made back to back appointments for Nov 5. Most likely made the appointments couple of weeks prior. One for 90 report. One for extension retirement. No confirmation emails sent Edit: just read post from @klauskunkel . Seems you can request email. I just screenshot the booking slot.
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Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Thanks for post. Seems I will be fine as I had same situation as yourself. My plan is to start monthly activity in sleeper account and at time of extension will obtain bank letter from both accounts along with 12 month bank statements -
Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Please 28k posts and you are not aware of agents throughout Thailand to cover financials for extensions based on retirement. There are threads asking for agent recommendations for most offices. Is your question serious. Here is thread for agents in Bangkok. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297659-visa-agents-in-bangkok-for-retirement-extension/ -
Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Your post along with posts re agents from others is somewhat off topic. (including this post) However FYI the 800k goes into account and out . The 12500 from post you quoted is 12 month extension. Pattaya agent. Multi reentry permit is 4k extra. The "opportunity cost" on having 800k in a Thai bank earning very little interest is not insignificant. My super fund is + 8% over many years. Including financial collapse. That's over 64k baht per year. No wonder some expats chose agent. Up to the individual. -
Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The Vast majority of expats using agents are to avoid the financials. Some by financial need and some because they don't want to keep money in Thai bank and some to lessen contact with immigration. Appears you were just hand holding. Very much minority group. -
What are my options?
DrJack54 replied to daeumtnaot's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Can't recall your current situation. So you have couple of weeks left on stamp. Why not a border run with agent for another exempt entry. That needs to be obtained outside of Thailand. Don't see advantage in obtaining a SETV. If not planning on the 12 month extension the 800k only needs to be in bank on day of application. The non O only requires the 800k on day of application. -
Correct. The "extension visa retirement" you will use that option for your appointment in 2 months after obtaining the Non O for 12 months extension.. Correct. I would provide a TM30. The owners "stuff" must be signed. Also don't forget to print out your appointment. I took screenshot of appointment page. They no longer use confirmation email.
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Safe Entry Services - BKK Airport
DrJack54 replied to SomewhereInAsia's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It's not a scam. Have dealt with them "for a friend" PM attached. They include CNX if that's your entry pint You could also compare to https://asq.in.th/thailand-fasttrack Edit: I notice your title indicates BKK. No problem. -
No offense but you should not need to be late. I was actually 30 mins early. The lady at the ticket counter (far right line) talks to immigration lady at the desk that does appointments (2 desks) I was seen instantly. BTW the joint was packed EDIT: You need to print out copy of your appointment. Just do a screenshot and then print. They no longer send confirmation email. The lady at the que desk will ask to see your booking hard copy and filled in TM47
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Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It's eVisa now. Personally haven't read any reports of time for processing. I was talking about this prior to realizing that I have a second bank account so seems no need to start over. If I had I would have flown one way to Saigon and applied straight away. Hopefully it would be processed in approx 4-5 days. -
Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Actually decided that will obtain 12 month bank statements for both accounts. Bank charges 200b each. Plus "Bank letter" 100b each. Will obtain those day prior to my next extension -
Yes. The OP needs to follow simple steps outlined above. Seems currently that appointments for extensions are fully booked out for December. @Suzy be aware that you can obtain extension without an appointment. I just now posted in another thread a suggestion of time for attending CW without appointment. https://aseannow.com/topic/1345004-extending-60-day-visa-exempt-and-transfer-to-90-day-o-how-many-steps/#findComment-19430521
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Even though at CW you can apply for extension up to 45 days early, my experience is can only make booking up to 30 days in advance. Yes appointments are also possible at LakSi. Don't see why you need a 30 day extension. You have plenty of time to apply for the Non O.. Require 15+ days remaining on your stamp and 800k in bank Back to your appointment at CW it is possible to obtain extension at that office without appointment. A plan that works (imo) is arrive little bit prior to 12pm in order to grab a que ticket. The break is midday to 1pm. Note to obtain que ticket the io may ask to see your filled in TM7 In that hour do any photocopying, picture etc banking (SCB has no branch at CW) . Photocopy and Banks located L1. Immigration office L2 Enter immigration office (with your que ticket they let you in first) EDIT: Just realized you are using CW to obtain non O retirement from visa exempt entry NOT the 12 month extension. Will leave what I wrote in this post as it's general info applies to both non O and extensions. The form you will be doing is TM87
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The link I post in first reply allows you to make a booking. I just double checked now. After selecting "Queue" Then location of Immigration office (CW is first on list) Next is type of service required. When select "extension retirement " You are asked to type your email. Instantly the OTP is sent to your mail. Enter the digits and next page is a calendar. If it's blacked out (no white dates) then it's fully booked. When I tried (pic posted earlier) there were only couple of dates. What does VFS have to do with it
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Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
We all have our own way of running household expenses. She has her own accounts. I transfer (every month) 120k using WISE to MY Kasikorn account. She then straight away transfers that money into her account. All irrelevant. A small error was made -
Dipped below 800k for money in bank method
DrJack54 replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
That would not work. After using an agent to obtain a 12 month extension to go back to doing it yourself with correct financials you would need to start over. New non O