DrJack54

The OP has provided very little information. Asking about an agent would most often be about extensions based on retirement not marriage. A home visit will not be necessary. However there is no indication from OP what service is required

The OP edited post after my question. For folk in Bangkok they have option of Bangkok agents such as ThaiVisaCentre etc. The alternative is to use Pattaya agent that would require annual trip however MUCH cheaper.

That's an option and note non O also available from Vientiane. Note both places now require appointment. If the money in bank is the deal breaker for obtaining a non O inside Thailand from visa exempt entry then be aware that the visa exempt entry is currently 60 days and extended by 30 + if married can obtain further 60 day extension to visit wife. Of course this is to buy time for the non O application. For subsequent extensions you can use your embassy letter to meet the financial requirements. Of course the visa exempt entry + extensions can be repeated with border bounce to buy even more time. Messy but an option

Indeed. I was replying to post dealing with OP situation. Looking at extensions from a non O based on retirement

If applying for non O based on retirement at immigration from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry you would only require the 800k in bank on day of application. It's not a visa renewal but rather a 12 month extension to your permission of stay. Requires 800k maintained in bank for 2 months prior to application and for 3 months after application and not below 400k in the other months. Agents you mentioned in trendy building would be last place I would recommend and nothing like 35k for an agent in places such as Pattaya

Where are you located

Someone might be along to offer different advice. You mentioned "agent" If you opt to use agent they can sidestep the financial requirements. Which immigration office

Correct: ta. Will alter my typo. Adding 89 days to Saturday August 10, 2024 Thursday November 07, 2024

No

Same scenario would apply at CW.

Non O-A often referred to as "retirement visa" is applied for based on retirement. For the first extension of stay the extension would need to be applied for based on retirement. Along with the required insurance. The date of expiry of extension will match expiry of insurance policy. Subsequent extensions can be obtained based on marriage and extensions based on marriage do not require insurance.

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Might be more convenient however certainly more (much) expensive than extensions via agent in Pattaya. Many folks eg live in Bangkok and use a Pattaya agent for extensions.

Seems you are wishing to spend 6 months (two 3 month stints) in Thailand. Thinking you don't need a DTV.

Up to you. Why start thread for advice. If you obtain que ticket prior to lunch that gives you an hour in basement to obtain bank letter and bank statement as mentioned in post above. While that poster did not make small deposit by doing so it updates bankbook and shows activity. They do that first then do the bank letter. To obtain your que ticket you will need to show filled in TM7. Also note that in recent times CW is requiring most recent TM47..

2. Up to 45 days early. 3. Bank letter day prior is fine. Note update and also make small deposit on day of application. At CW most banks on lower level. Notable exception is SCB. 4. You can make an appointment for extension which is good idea. You can turn up prior to lunch break and will be given ticket and you will be seen that day. Link for appointment. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

Exactly my situation for my first 7 years in Thailand. Living here with ongoing extensions retirement with multi reentry permit and was never in country for more than 60 days. No TM47 until covid hit 2020.

90 days from reentry which is day 1. Your due date is now November 7, 2024 Ignore any reminder email

You can do the TM47 via mail 15 days prior to due date.

It was required as the io wanted it. She was young and I asked to see the head IO. She sits at rear of L32 desk. She insisted on requirement of monthly activity. I pointed out why was this not required in my previous 10 extensions. She let it pass however made me write ridiculous statement that I will in future provide 12 month bank statement. A few months back I went to have stamps transfered to my new pp. I was surprised that she wanted photocopies of my bank book pages and a deposit (activity). The head IO again dealt with me as I pointed out that this was never a requirement in past years. I also took opportunity to ask again about 12 month bank statement. She reiterated that "yes need"

Several bickering posts removed. Quit.

You don't deal with another immigration office just because you are away. You could have done a 90 report via mail from anywhere in Thailand. Moving forward you can do your extensions using your Pattaya agent. Most likely you will need to attend office with agent. Not ideal. You stated .... "'I'm dressed nicely and smile with a polite tone and the female IO wasn't about to help me at all. All she would say to me is "do online or go do in Jomtien office". These people need to be fired or just not deal with customers" Perhaps they would argue that "customers" should make themselves aware of the rules.

A joint bank account won't work for her to piggyback his extension based on retirement. He would need to continue with 800/400/800k for extensions based on retirement. They could continue with both on extensions based on retirement. Easy option but ties up lot of dosh Chat with your immigration office In this attached read posts from ubonjoe.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/

Which was vague to say the least. If using income method then immigration would require 12 months of bank statements showing 40k + transfer each month. If using money in bank method then 2 months of bankbook balances most likely sufficient. At the most 3 month bank statement. Along with bank letter. That confirms owner of account and balance. Again I point out an extension based on retirement would not have been suggested as an option as the "friend" is not 50+

No. The OP asked specifically regarding non O marriage. An agent will not assist with this in regards to financials. My reference to agent was purely to assist with bank account. That will allow him to apply for non O based on marriage from visa exempt or tourist visa entry. He will require 400k in Thai bank account in his name only on day of application. After under consideration period for extension he can use the funds as required. INCOME method for extension not possible regardless if non O obtained in Oz or in Thailand