DrJack54

Australian embassy no longer providing letter Previously they did. They now provide stamp in new pp to authorize Thai immigration to transfer stamps.

Not required for extension retirement. Yellow book should be fine. CW seem flexible on proof of where you live. In the past I have just used current lease. I renew that every year. Recently they seem more interested in TM47 receipt.

Please stop. As I have posted above using CW as just one example. Pay the 200b for certificate of residence to be posted sms or you don't obtain one. Simple choice. So many nonsense replies in this thread.

Correct. Not possible in Bangkok.

No. Previously possible. It is possible to obtain equivalent from some (most) embassies for such things as bank account, TDL, etc.

Read my post again. 30 day extension will not get you till when you turn 50. Also agent would need time to obtain non O retirement if you went for that option.

2000baht. You will need to go in person. If you are still ill just defer it and go later. The fine will still be 2k

Some options discussed in thread link. You can grab a minivan from Udon airport to Nong Khai or from central plaza. https://aseannow.com/topic/1274413-best-visaborder-run-from-bangkok-in-your-opinion/

How much did you pay last time you went to eg Koh Samed. 200baht and the Thai gf 40baht... You were not a coward? Meaning you took bat and ball home refused to pay.

So next time you go to CW (not your immigration office not the point) to obtain a certificate of residence and they charge you 200baht and mail it out sms in 1-2 weeks you are the righteous one that's going to dig your heels in and not pay? That will mean you are the chum leaving without obtaining a certificate of residence. Quite ridiculous really

When does your current permission of stay expire. If you can obtain another border bounce visa exempt entry prior to march 31 you could use an agent to obtain non O retirement and subsequent extension when you turn 50. Does not prevent you from studying Thai only prevents you from working.

I wouldn't bank on that info. Regards photocopies of pp. Identify page, last extension stamp, most recent entry stamp, original non O retirement visa stamp or if new pp since then the information of that visa that is transferred to first pages of renewal pp. Reentry permit if have one.. I also include copies of all annual extension stamps (sometimes handed back)

Really good report from tallguyJohninbkk. https://aseannow.com/topic/1272406-2022-trip-report-for-retirement-extension-via-thai-bank-deposit-at-bkk-cw/

Here is my report from 2021.. Note will also post my experience 2022. More recently they wanted my TM47 receipt. Also my bank book pages we're almost rejected as I had some months of no transactions and they were saying that they wanted bank statements. There were no consolidated transactions. Just usual games from immigration. Been all fine prior to Nov 2022 extension.

You need to list immigration office for accurate advice.

You pay fine at the airport. 500baht per day. Max fine 20k Overstay recorded on pp. No further consequences depending how long the overstay.

45 days at CW. Best to make an appointment. Works a treat. Make sure to print out hard copy of your appointment. Attend L32 desk min 15 mins early as you are often seen ahead of appointment time.

OP your border bounce options depend on where you live. If you decide to fly you will require onward flight for return visa exempt.

That location is for extension from visa exempt entry. Extensions from tourist visa and non O etc done at CW.

For my first 7 years in Thailand with non O retirement and subsequent extensions I had never done a 90 day report due to frequent international travel. Finally did my first ever after covid hit. Obviously I never provided a TM47 receipt to immigration prior to that. Also to this day have never done a TM30 or needed to provide one to CW immigration.

Strange. Since covid there have been so so many threads asking about requirements for extensions to tourist visa and visa exempt entries. Reports back overwhelmingly that TM30 is required for these extensions. On the other hand they are not required for annual extensions from non O retirement. I have done extensions for 10 years at CW. Same address have never moved. I have NEVER even made one TM30 and certainly never asked for one when obtaining annual extensions. As usual various immigration offices have their own rules of how they like to play the game.

Today I just returned from Saigon. To visit there I had to obtain a visa (Oz pp) also the only option was a single entry 30 day tourist visa. Thailand has a multitude of options including visa exempt, currently 45 days with simple process for 30 day extension. SETV, METV, NON O, etc etc Give me a break.

A TM30 would not be required unless she has intention of obtaining an extension or dealing with immigration for any reason.

Visa exempt stamp. Can apply for 30 day extension and also 60 day extension to visit wife if married to Thai.

You are the one posting nonsense. It's common that to apply for an extension from a tourist visa or visa exempt entry you need to provide TM30. Hotels should file a TM30 as a matter of law and can easily provide screenshot of that for folk to show immigration. It's standard.