Conrad65

I'm not sure it is irrelevant. Yes, it seems to be Samui specific. My point was to cite an example of changes in requirements from one year to another. It seems to be the case that the requirements often change or are fluid depending on Immigration Office, Officer, and amendments to immigration law.

Thanks for getting back to me (CharlieH). I tried again today and all seems good now. User error!

I'm not surprised. As is (was in my experience) Samui's refusal to issue a 90 day non o, necessitating my use of a facilitator instead 🙂

Select the record entry that you want and click 'Export' - you'll get a PDF that you can either print, or save and print.

I did my annual retirement extension last month and the exported PDF that I generated from the TM30 system looks the same as your second (most recent) one. This was accepted by my local immigration office.

Just expect occasional amendments and additional requirements from the immigration office you chose to use for annual retirement extensions....I'm on Samui and previously used a local facilitator for my 90 day non o and annual extension; even though I satisfied all the requirements it was easier to use additional help. My latest extension (December 2024) I did myself and was asked to provide a medical certificate for the first time. Rather than try to argue that it wasn't previously needed, it seemed easier to just go and get one from a hospital.

Hi, I can't access 'Thailand Visa & Immigration' under Topic when trying to create new content - it's one of many greyed out topics in the drop down menu. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Thanks

I used an agent on Samui for my 90 day non-o and retirement extension, after being told on three seperate occasions at Samui Immigration office that I needed to apply in my country of origin (UK) for the 90 day non-o. This was two years ago when I returned to Thailand after covid. I already had a bank account, sufficient funds on deposit, and was on a 30 day visa exempt 30 day extension when I applied through the agent. Her name is Diane (native Thai/fluent English). Approximate cost all up was about ThB 35,000 (first payment for 90 day non-o, second payment for retirement extension). I would have preferred to do it all myself, but after the knock-backs at immigration I decided it use an agent. Feel welcome to PM me for contact details - she's based in Bophut, and I continue to use her for my annual extensions. BTW I understand that for monthly deposits the amount should be ThB 65,000 per month for 12 months prior to submitting for the year extension of the 90 day non-o.

I'm on Samui with non o retirement visa. I've had recent experience with registering (on Samui) three vehicles. 1. Big bike purchased & registered in Bangkok under Thai friend's name (as I was originally visa exempt short stay visitor) and shipped to Samui - transferred after a couple of years to my name and registered on Samui. Was advised by traffic dept. in Lipa Noi that I needed to go to Surat Thani provincial head office and requires two visits (application request/test and new plate collection). Instead I paid an agent at entrance to traffic dept. in Lipa Noi ThB 7,000 to complete all paperwork. 2. Car purchased from owner in Nakhon Thammarat - again Samui traffic dept. advised me to go to Surat Thani to complete transfer process, as it transpired that the car was registered by the owner in Bangkok. Instead I paid the same agent ThB 7,000 and waited two weeks to complete everything on Samui. 3. Scooter purchased from local shop on Samui. All paperwork handled by dealer (red plate, white plate, etc.) and included in purchase price. No need to visit traffic dept. My personal advice is buy local on Samui (new or secondhand) and if buying second hand ensure it's already registered to a Samui address. All you need to complete the registration is TM 30, residence certificate from immigration, house book, passport and a few passport type photos. And, if second hand privately then a visit to Lipa Noi traffic department. It seems anything purchased/registered outside of Samui requires either a trip to Surat Thani provincial head traffic dept. or use of an agent to facilitate the transfer. Travelling to Surat Thani, staying five days, etc. is going to be more expensive than using the agent!

I had same experience with lady IO on arrival visa exempt ten days ago at BKK international. First asked if I had visa, and I explained no as I will enter visa exempt. Thereafter careful examination of passport with recent entry stamp and extensions (extended because was unable to get Non O at Samui immigration as per my posts elsewhere). Then asked how long I planned to stay - answered 30 days. I was not asked to provide evidence of funds or onward flight. The above was handled very politely by IO and is standard line of questioning in most countries, especially if you have a recent history of visits and extensions. In the past I've even been stopped by UK immigration (I'm a UK national) and asked how long I was planning to stay (I've resided overseas all my adult life).

Same issue (and refusal) at Samui immigration on three separate visits over last six months (despite showing +ThB 800k in bank, etc.). Last visit was five days ago. and it was very clearly explained to me by lady on small counter at entrance upstairs on left side that I must apply via Thai embassy. Each visit was with native Thai speaker, so there were no misunderstandings. I'm using local agent instead now. On Samui 90 day Non 0 requirements using agent vary depending on individual circumstances. Starting point is must have more than 15 days remaining on permission to stay (visa, visa exempt, etc.). OP: please feel welcome to PM me if you want detailed requirements that met my personal circumstances and agent details (contact & cost).

Could you post the link to the visa application at the London embassy...I'd like to make an application. Thanks.

Any users familiar with Samui procedures and able to advise please let me know. Thanks.