DrJack54

eVisa issued via email and you do a print out and show it to immigration on arrival at your destination.

Indeed. BTW did your paperwork include a Lease.

In approx 2019 there was a change in boss of immigration. Big Joke exit and Big Oud new boss. The TM30 was a show of doing something. Thought for first time ever I would need to do a TM30. However this all fizzled out and in Nov 2019 did annual extension CW without TM30

Any time you enter Thailand with a new visa you are required to do a TM30.

Doesn't need to be written. Needs to be what immigration accept. First post in this thread by BritTim. Have similar posts from ubonjoe. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/

I already have you on ignore for good reason. In this thread alone you have gone sideways re "joint account" and corrected by 2 mods and myself. Now re funds need to be shown being transferred from abroad. For application for a non O retirement in Thailand that is the case... HOWEVER If the funds have been in Thai bank account for some time then proof funds came from abroad in most cases is not required. Please ignore my posts as you are boring me

Good idea. I posted my experience above. I couldn't quite understand the io (zero English) when I showed her my online booking...she kept saying "not 15 day" Had no idea what she meant. Thinking now she meaning I need wait 15 day for approval. Anyway the appointment system works a treat

OP stop your rant. For someone bringing family to Thailand without looking into 30 day extension requirements is reckless.. You need to provide TM30 for immigration One solution , to check into a hotel (one night) making sure they can provide you screenshot of a TM30. Your children being under 15 are not subject to overstay laws. Good luck with Ed visas. There are better options with dependant children attending school.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1294544-report-extension-non-o-retirement-bank-method-at-cw/ Tired of your long winded reports. Apparently this guy didn't require TM30 Same as my experience. Yet you still posted rubbish. Now permanent ignore.

Not dismissing your post but who cares what Germany embassy did during covid. It's 2023 now. As you point out not currently a requirement. Cheers.

Next time you are asked for a TM30 ask for supervisor. Your reports over years state TM30 is required. No

So your special. No one EVER asked for my TM30. (10 years) My most recent Nov last year. Things do change as that extension the doc check chick asked for a TM47. That was a first.

Stop. Done 10 at CW. I have never even done a TM30 since I entered Thailand over 10 years ago. Happy to report back in October my failure due to not having TM30. Don't listen to Doc Check chicks. Ask to see supervisor. Are you referring to immigration officer asking for TM30 or the Doc check chicks. Ignore those robots.

Your annual extended report. I am doing same in October. Can't wait to report back that TM30 was not required and my TM47 and lease was sufficient. If wrong I will post accordingly. Why you didn't book appointment is surprising. It works like clockwork. Unrelated but I did 90 report last Wednesday with appointment. Took 5 minutes.. Straight to desk and out.

You know I'm not a fan .... However so agree with your post.

Nonsense. Show me one example of where someone needs to prove that they are retired.. There are MANY folk living in Thailand on extensions based on retirement. They do not work in Thailand however certainly not retired in home country. My first 5-6 years I Thailand I stayed on extensions based on retirement. At same time had an active company in Australia. There are many various examples. Some guys doing 6/6 home country and Thailand. There are guys oil/gas living in Thailand on same extensions based on retirement. You state.... "The age of 50 is just a qualifying criteria." It's the only requirement. (Apart from financials) Over 50 can apply for non O retirement.... Regardless if retired or not. Seriously you are posting false information.

There is no retirement visa.. You would be on extensions from a Non O based on retirement. Working in Thailand in NOT permitted.

Please post this in "banking finance " forum.. Why do vast majority of USA guys use WISE.

eVisa for Vietnam takes 5 business days. I obtained one in Feb. Very simple process. $25 USD. Just for others info.. Vietnam has now reintroduced the 3 month entry TV. (Aug 15)

That's a nonsense. As with things in Thailand they abbreviate various things. The example here is non O based on retirement. Being retired is NOT a requirement. Perhaps Non O based on being over 50 would have been more accurate. All semantics. One thing is for sure ....you do not need to be retired. Aside from that I do not agree with OP and idea that you can work in Thailand on an extension from an non O retirement.

That's a nonsense. As with things in Thailand they abbreviate various things. The example here is non O based on retirement. Being retired is NOT a requirement. Perhaps Non O based on being over 50 would have been more accurate. All semantics. One thing is for sure ....you do not need to be retired. Aside from that I do not agree with OP and idea that you can work in Thailand on an extension from an non O retirement.

Not in my book. Extension first or otherwise does not require to demonstrate funds from abroad. For Non O retirement applied for in Thailand then yes funds need to be from abroad. For Non O retirement obtained outside of Thailand then that is not required.

Indeed. Completely overlooked first sentence where he obtained a non O . I have no idea why there was an issue for his 12 month extension

Cannot understand the refusal with 27 days remaining. Did you ask to speak with supervisor As for first refusal thinking Phuket require 15 business days remaining, so understand first refusal. CM require 21 days. Folk need to find out what their particular office require. Out of interest what did you do after second refusal?

They want photocopy of your original Visa. For example non O retirement. Immigration does not transfer Visas. They make notes in new pp to reference visa information. Such as type etc. TM6 is irrelevant.