DrJack54

You would need to do a TM30 for new address if having dealing with immigration office. Common example would be to apply for extension.

You are referring to visa exempt entry. Currently that provides a 60 day stamp (permission of stay) That plan is for need to start over. Sometimes due to error with financials as in your father's situation. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ I would plead his case with immigration, however more than likely will need to "start over" I assume he does not have a reentry permit in his passport.

Temporary indeed. If DVD difficult for the OP then a non O with ongoing extensions is an option. If insufficient funds then use an agent.

This screenshot is what I received month back. So as explained in other posts I had to set up new "Wallet" account details with WISE. I also had to add new recipient to my billers/payees in my Westpac account. All that's changed for me is eg if I wanted to transfer 5k to my Thai bank. Step 1: Transfer 5k from Westpac to my Wise wallet a/c Step 2: Setup transfer from wise wallet to Thai bank. For others: the one slight hassle with verifying WISE wallet account was the verification steps. Pic of photo page of passport easy enough. The Selfie just would not work until I took it in natural light.

You are doing all this run around and being 50+ you have better options. I moved to Thailand later in life (over 50 first visit) In those days I was traveling every month to Saigon. Eventually immigration at DMK said obtain tourist visa. I subsequently obtain tourist visas at Saigon Thai consulate (tiny office) In those days you could obtain triple entry TV. Eventually the lady immigration officer in Saigon stated "you live in Thailand get retirement visa" The fact that you have option is part of the issue. Get a Non O or DTV

You can obtain a tourist visa in Malaysia. If you went back to Germany you could obtain a METV for Thailand. The DTV is all the rage and seems attractive. It does have requirements. Can't recall reading of denied entry at CNX. Your history is extensive. Clearly you are not 50+ yr. Was chatting with a young UK guy and he obtained DTV eVisa in UK in few days.

Previously WISE and TRANSFERWISE (former name) zero problems. I (same as you) set up the details with WISE then straight away did transfer from my Oz bank using nank app and bingo job done. Easy as pie. You are UK ..the recent change in procedure using WISE is for AU folk.

Thinking your bad experience last Feb is causing your concerns. Things in general were very busy at Jomitien at that time. The two first hand reports above your post indicate that Jomitien far quieter currently. Your plan of eg arrive 9-10am few days prior to expiry seems good idea.

Ignore it till it happens. Based on Thai technology guessing long way off.

OP, good post from @TheAppletons Also regarding continue with extensions. Quote from him "I'd renew my existing extension of stay and go from there" Good advice. Just insure that you obtain reentry permit on exit. Can be obtained at local immigration office (exit date not required) or obtain at airport on exit

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This attached thread is from OP that made report you refer to. Another poster in that thread stated. ". Dr Jack54- I was sent packing when I tried to get extension 4 days before expiration day. Was told to come back 2 days later and then, thanks to holiday and Sunday, it was processed 2 days too late but no fine. The whole system sucks..." I have read other posts along same lines re Jomitien. You have not had that experience. Great. OP of this thread extensively posted in attached thread Feb this year. https://aseannow.com/topic/1318842-jomtien-immigration-still-same-30-day-extensions-can-only-be-done-1-business-day-prior/

I recall your detailed post in February this year and your clearly aware many folk attend early.. Post above is standard/good suggestion re time. One option is to use agent. Cost approx 4k which includes the 1900b application. Not sure of current "behavior" of Jomitien immigration. There were reports of some folk sent away and told to return closer to expiry of current permission of stay. Other immigration offices usually couple weeks early is fine. Note: for anyone who entered Thailand with eVisa a copy of that required.

Easy for folk like me to type "don't worry about it" .....fact is your Thai wife has green card and is married to USA citizen. Thinking the advantage of ongoing extensions is that with a reentry permit you can exit Thailand and return with no worries. Some folk, myself included, obtain a multi reentry permit at time of extension renewal Good luck

Help me out. My understanding is that for final stamp after under consideration period...you can even send a representative. I vaguely recall our great man ubonjoe sending daughter to obtain final stamp. Point of question is for those that wish to travel within Thailand and date for final stamp is inconvenient.

Just my opinion. First up there is no visa for 6 months that would suit you best eg METV. As for taxation....I would take a deep breath. Personally don't believe your Dutch pension will be taxed. Bit off topic as taxation is topic covered in other forums (extensively) Having a annual extensions from a non O retirement is no problem to travel to other countries. You just need to buy a reentry permit.

For income method (retirement) the monthly transfers is min 65k

As posted earlier....one option it to obtain non O (retirement) eVisa in your country. That provides a 90 day stamp on entry. With a non O visa you can open a bank account. That will be first item on the "to do" list. What's the plan of 6 months each year in Cambodia

He has embassy income letter available for extensions from a non O. Assume the 30-50k you mention is for visa agent. Ongoing annual extensions less than 15k. Better options available It's possible the 6 month thing is OP concern with taxation.

That's good news. For non O retirement annual extensions there are two methods. Money in bank (800k) OR income method. Being Dutch you can use income method. Is the 70k per month that you mentioned a pension? Since you dont have a Thai bank account you best option is to obtain the Non O retirement eVisa outside of Thailand. BTW: The Thai gf doesn't come into the equation for immigration purposes. What's with the 6 months in Cambodia

What is passport country? Asking as some embassies provide "income letter" and some (UK, USA, AU) do not. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only?

Thanks. Yes WISE have all my Thai bank details. Have done transfers for years with them. It's just this new change that threw me. Next month will do a 5k into my wallet followed be opening Wise app and do transfer to my Thai bank from the wallet.

I was just in WISE app and did a mock run. Have a look at these two screenshots. The first one is start of transfer. Paying from my wallet. Then when I hit $5000 (second screenshot) it show balance of wallet $60. So with that in mind....seems steps would be 1. Transfer 5k to my wallet from Westpac account. 2. Then go to WISE app and transfer from the wallet that would have $5060 Any thoughts on this plan

So! As per earlier posts I have now obtained my account (wallet) with WISE. ACCOUNT NAME : my name BSB : 774001 A/C : ********* (number issued by WISE) I just now did a small test transfer to that Account from my Westpac bank using banking app. I set up new payee/biller recipient in my bank. Instantly as I hit PAY to the account (outlined above) the money landed into the wallet. Now the question: can anyone outline the process to transfer say $5k ?

The only extensions of your current permission of stay is 12 month extension (you refer to as "get new marriage visa" OR 60 day extension to visit wife. I would obtain 12 month extension prior to travel. Keep in mind an "under consideration period" is required. You should do that as soon as possible. Are you using income method or money in bank method. Remember to also obtain reentry permit. That can be done at immigration or airport. Which is office? The only other option would be obtain the 60 day extension to cover period to exit Thailand. Then subsequently return to Thailand visa exempt and obtain a "new" non O at your immigration and then couple months later the 12 month extension