DrJack54

True. For some reason I have always found that strange. But them the rules.

You can apply anytime. The form has a departure date field. Put any date you like Edit: assume you are on extensions from a Non O-A and not actual valid Non O-A visa Here is TM8 form https://www.diald.nu.ac.th/download/International Service/Overseas Staff/05 Re-Entry Permit/Form TM.8.pdf The form is double sided. You print it that way. Meaning end up with one sheet form. Assume that you are aware that reentry permit is also available at airport on departure

You stated along with other "stuff" ...."Lying an affidavit in the US is a prosecutable offence" Who cares. The Canadian embassy will no longer provide "income letter" for immigration. BTW: Nor does USA embassy in Thailand

Your point? In future Canadian embassy in Thailand will not be providing "income letter"

Based on retirement. 1. No home visit 2. Far less paperwork 3. No under consideration period 4. Wife does not need to attend immigration with you. 5. etc Based on marriage. 1. Extremely easy financials 2. You can work 3. No insurance requirement for extensions from a Non O-A 4. etc https://aseannow.com/topic/1313160-which-is-preferable-a-marriage-visa-or-a-retirement-visa/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1311246-retirement-visa-versus-marriage-visa-which-is-best/

Clearly you have not read the thread in detail to understand the reasons why all this has occurred.

The only difference is what you need to show for financial requirements. For first extension only need to show 800k in Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months. Immigration should accept your bankbook photocopies. Other requirements are the same as ongoing extension reports. Edit: after you obtain the extension please report your experience. In particular what was required for proof of address. My first ever extension I had a lease. Not TM30. Guessing you plan on providing TM30 minimum

@Toolong the post above from Upnotover explains it exactly.

Yep AKA Sham

Not sure if you are serious. You have been given sound advice. You will be able to obtain reentry permit at airport. I have over a dozen. Max time it ever took was 30min (once) . Other times approx 5-10 mins. Also as I posted earlier. Why have threads asking about border bounce and now reentry permits!

Yes and yes. Thai bank account first You wait till 800k has been in Thai bank account for two months. Can apply up to 30 prior to expiry up to expiry date No

Thai authorities back in ~ 2018 asked embassies to VERIFY what was stated in the affidavit/statutory declarations. That cannot be done. In any event all irrelevant. Canadian embassy will join embassies that have stopped issuing what we refer to as "income letter" To use income method in future will need to show year of monthly transfers

OP has a Non O category. He will receive a 5 yr TDL upon renewal

@Nowaythatsreal your other threads eg one attached indicate you wish to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt. Why now asking for reentry permit.

https://www.diald.nu.ac.th/download/International Service/Overseas Staff/05 Re-Entry Permit/Form TM.8.pdf The form is double sided. You print it that way. Meaning end up with one sheet form.

Bottom line is you have your permission of stay for next 12 months + . Small note for next extension. If you change from based on marriage to Retirement the 12 month extension will start from date of application and not date of current expiry.

Pick above is BKK. Located Zone 2. After security check and PRIOR to passport control. The desk in pic is to left side of immigration lines Note at DMK the reentry permit desk is just PAST immigration passport control.

That won't happen. If the desk was ever "unmanned" you would draw staff to the fact and an immigration officer will attend. It's bullet proof. They even provide a 200b option to fill in form + photo. Single reentry 1000b Multiple reentry 3800b Plus OPTIONAL service fee 200b

No appointment for transferring stamps etc. You will be directed to L32-35 desks

In reality the io most likely would accept photocopies of bank book pages for 2 months prior to application showing the 800+

No. Just to clarify some terms. If you exit Thailand without a reentry permit your permission of stay ends. You then have two options. 1. Obtain Non O eVisa (marriage) 2. Enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain Non O marriage at local immigration office. You would already have a bank account so thinking # 1 is good option

For once I agree with the io. You should have shown the 800k in bank for 2 months prior to application based on retirement. Financials are checked retrospectively.

Apart from that note this cut/paste from AI (Oz embassy site states same). Think you will find same applies to affidavits/statutory declarations made at Canadian embassies. "Consular officials at Australian embassies and consulates will not witness statutory declarations for use outside of Australia"

Good summary. There are many guys that while married to a Thai opt for extensions based on retirement for reasons you mention. You mention "intrusive" ...perhaps I'm odd in this regard in that the home visit would not sit well with me. The OP should be aware that while he can change the basis on what the extension is based on from Retirement to marriage. Note immigration prefer based on retirement as less work. Edit: Note to OP. Assume that you have been obtaining extensions and this will not be your FIRST extension. If someone obtains a Non O based on retirement then the very first extension must be based on retirement. After which they can change to based on marriage. This sometimes comes up with first extension from a Non O-A

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