DrJack54

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OP, you are describing CW. I did same extension last Nov 5 with appointment. Your list seems complete. They will not insist on TM6. I provided TM30 and lease agreement. (they took both) I did not provide a TM47, however the previous year the doc check chicks ask for that. Just ignore them. I provided a 12 month bank statement. Don't see the point of a 3 month statement. You can provide copies of bank book pages back to last extension and that should be acceptable. Mine was refused couple years back as couple of months zero transactions. You can obtain all photocopies of passport etc L1 at the copy stalls. You say "retirement extension" and they know exactly what pages to copy. Report CW few days ago... https://aseannow.com/topic/1351950-trip-report-chaeng-wattana-14-feb-2025-retirement-extension/

So 6400 -1900 - 3800 = 700 (service fee) All very well however many offices work differently and don't have that option. CW for example you attend another desk area completely. So two separate services and the reentry permit/90 report desks can take a long time.

You have those two options. Last line of my copy/paste.... "The embassy's practice of issuing income affidavits was informal and not regulated" Somewhat related....I was at a gig and senior Oz woman that works at AU embassy was there... So I asked "why did embassy stop providing income letters" She stated that they never should have been dealing with statutory declarations as they are are only valid for use in Oz. Think USA called them affidavits. Goes back to the point that embassies cannot verify the statements

The OP has explained that he returns following day to pick up pp. That's when he would obtain the reentry permit. OP, has already ruled out obtaining permit at airport.

Indeed. It suited many. Example roster workers etc For ongoing living in Thailand even if eg only 6 months in total, I still see a Non O marriage and subsequent extensions+ reentry permit as good option. One would need to be aware of under consideration period and plan their stays in Thailand according.

Proof of income to who. I realize it's part of application to Canadian embassy for income letter however they cannot verify it. Cut/paste from AI... "The Canadian Embassy in Bangkok will no longer provide income affidavits, also known as income letters, starting April 1, 2025. The embassy cannot verify income and is not legally required to do so. Explanation The embassy's practice of issuing income affidavits was informal and not regulated"

The 12 month extension is an extension to your permission of stay. If you wish to exit Thailand and reenter then you need to purchase a reentry permit to "protect" that permission of stay. A single reentry is 1000b a multi is 3800b

A single reentry permit is 1000b A multiple reentry permit is 3800k

Hells Bells. Big change for Canadian folk. You are not alone. Just joining UK, USA, AU. NZ folk getting nervous?

https://pcscenter.sbpolice.go.th/en

The thread in the main is concerning folk using agent.. In most cases to not requiring financials. Being patient doesn't help them.

Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only? Here is another thread that outlines the process.. https://aseannow.com/topic/1342849-tourist-visa-exempt-then-apply-for-non-o-based-on-marriage/

The OP specifically started thread re Visa based on marriage. DTV as an alternative was posted earlier in thread.

CW can take much longer than one week.

Yes just means trip to your immigration office.

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Yes. Replying to too many PM. SCB can provide 12 month bank statement on the spot. Just note it takes lil bit of time. Perhaps 30-40 mins

The bank letter is fine from any branch. The 12 month statement can be requested at any branch. The branch will forward to head office. CW will accept letter and 12 month statement up to 7 days prior. However recommend couple days prior better option.

Reentry Permit has validity from date of issue till expiry of current permission of stay (extension) As for permit at airport....I have obtained many. Typically 10mins. Most ever was 30min. You allow for traffic etc Up to you.

Thinking that advice should be tempered. My most recent at DMK, I couldn't believe how many people were obtaining reentry permit they actually set up bench seating Outside the office. To be fair it still only took about 30 mins. The guy doing overstay desk shared the load so there was 2 on it. BTW I was about the only one providing my own filled in TM8

You have correct advice from Tod. Keep in mind that if for some reason you do not obtain the non O eVisa (abroad) ...You can enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain the Non O at local immigration. However this would involve under consideration period for the Non O application and again for the 12 month extension

In the main the cost of opening Bank Account is for purchase of "insurance" from the bank. The age criteria is 64. So it varies from 4700b (over 64) to 3700b (under 64)

Many (not all) use WISE for transfers. Be aware that only 3 banks have higher limits...here is cut and paste.. "Wise has transfer limits of 2,000,000 THB per transfer to Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank in Thailand. The limit for Siam Commercial Bank is 1,499,999 THB per transfer. For other banks, the limit is 49,999 THB per transfer". Also note that if you are dealing with CW the SCB bank does not have a branch at immigration. BBL cannot issue 12 month bank statement on the spot. I use Kasikorn for those reasons alone.. The higher transfer limit is handy if you ever eg purchase real estate.