DrJack54

Covered by @Tod Daniels reply in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1331370-is-my-old-ed-visa-cancelled/

True. Handy guide here. https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/overseas/information/thailand/renew/adult Out of interest.....guide states attend for appointment.... What do folk do that live up country. Not everyone is handy to Bangkok or CM. Agent?

UK passport renewal also requires current pp to be sent with application. Canadian the same. Strangely AU passport renewal does not require existing pp to be part of application. Did it last year and it's online apart from posting mail application to Oz embassy. The countries I mentioned that require pp to be handed over need a wake up call.

Incorrect. 2 months prior to application for extension and maintained for 3 months after application. Not below 400k in other months Edit: from AI .. "To extend a retirement visa in Thailand, you need to maintain a bank balance of at least 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for two months before applying, and then for three months after the extension is granted, and ensure the balance doesn't drop below 400,000 baht"

Your posts are not clear. OP, you have couple of good posts above. Here is a general thread covering UK passport renewal. You need to establish if you are replacing damaged passport or simple pp renewal.

Need clarify that. Generally speaking..to apply for Non O retirement from visa exempt or tourist visa you would require 800k in Thai bank account in your name only on day of application. The funds would need to be shown to have come from abroad. For some immigration offices if the funds have been in the account for "some time" then proof of international transfer not required. This sometimes comes up when eg folk with a Non O-A exit to kill off the Non O-A and start over. Folk should check with their immigration office. As for subsequent extensions.. You require to have maintained 800k for 3 months after application then not below 400k and back up to 800k prior to next extension. Those ongoing extensions using money in bank method do NOT need to show funds from abroad

OP, has clarification. Thread closed

Spare a thought for USA and AU citizens that need a tourist visa to enter Vietnam

Absolutely not.

Off topic post re visa exempt entry removed. Current thread on that topic in this forum and Thai news.

You lost me at first word...

Excellent news. Thanks for detailed clear report. In 6 months please do a thread with report of your first extension.

On one hand agree with you, especially given fact that SCB previously had branch at CW. On the other hand if someone intends to deal ongoing with CW the best solution would be to change banks. Certainly bank letter and bank statements can be obtained up to 7 days prior (CW). Previously I attend Bank (Kasikorn) on day of application. These days the banks can become more bust for the letter. As for deposit into the account to update and show activity there is generally no que. I obtain the 12 month bank statement and bank letter day or two prior and 100b deposit on the day and ask teller to photocopy last page.

A lease should not be required. Especially in your example of living in wife's property. If you're handy to immigration you could consider doing TM30 in person. You would need copy of her Thai ID and bluebook. For others not married and doing visa exempt to Non O retirement immigration should accept a TM30 and explanation that you are in process of looking for property to take lease on. Doing the online TM30 is outlined here. Also has video guide. https://tm30.immigration.go.th/TM30/Foreigner/Register/Register.html

The bank letter should be acceptable up to 7 days prior. Some offices want a bank book update on day of application. I also do a deposit to show "activity" If funds have been in bank "for some time" then correct the funds do not need to be shown as international transfers. No definition of "some time" however seen reports of eg 4 months being sufficient. 4 weeks = Nup.

Having DTV in that category, thinking your extension at immigration office is more straight forward than soft power categories. If you end up doing extension at immigration rather than exit/reenter please post a report. Many would be interested.

@NanLaew.... Here is quote from current thread poster @Pumpuynarak using Korat... "Well i renew my '0' retirement extension at Korat IO and never complete a new TM30, the old one is always accepted." And you state a new .... "Because it's a new extension and it's a Korat immigration requirement to get a new TM30 for a new extension"

Can be done online. Also in person In this thread it's about owner of house being Thai FIL however outlines the process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1289265-tm30-registration-staying-with-thai-wifes-family/

MANY USA, AU, UK etc guys use income method. I'm currently running the money in bank and monthly deposits in concert. Next extension I will show compliance with funds in bank and also show 12+ months of transfers. From then on just use income method without need for embassy letter

OP, moved your thread to this forum. Perhaps more advice here.

OP, that's referring to "bank letter" confirms you are owner of account and balance on day of issue of letter. I note CM saying they want that on day of application (typical CM) Here is thread to check your package of docs. https://aseannow.com/topic/1321855-visa-exempt-to-non-o-in-chiang-mai/ In that thread I posted link to another thread that has good post from Red Phoenix and also from OP. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/ Don't forget the TM87 form.

No. Also it couldn't be NZ. Here is fees for Visa in NZ. Mind boggling expensive. One example is Non O (single entry) = $800 Tourist Visa (single entry) = $300

It's not only Korat. Suggest anyone applying for annual extension to make a TM30 days prior to application. I provide TM30, lease, and most recent TM47. Overkill. Definitely

Yes it comes up when entering immigration site: https://www.immigration.go.th/ Mentions phone numbers. In any event, thinking folk relying on reminders are setting themselves up for trouble. As soon as you have a TM47 receipt enter next "Due Date" into your cell phone calendar. Obviously if you exit Thailand and reenter you do your own calculation. Enter date + 75 days = window open.

OP, good report from this guy (Phuket) however you have seen that as you posted in that thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1350107-destination-thailand-visa-extension-requirements-posted-on-immigration-website/#elControls_19642048_menu My guess is that most folk are doing border runs. Is your DTV online work?