After I had already registered my place of residence (TM30) at the Chonburi Immigration Si Racha at the beginning of October, I would like to report on my current experience in applying for and issuing the annual extension (retirement) to my visa:
Entered Thailand from Germany on September 1st, 2022 with a non-immigrant O visa (retirement, single), valid until November 29th, 2022.
At November 15th, 2022 I arrived at the immigration Si Racha at around 1:50 p.m. and took a number inside the entrance area. When drawing the numbers, a distinction is made as to which requirements (retirement, marriage, etc.) are individually given. After about 5 minutes of waiting, my number was displayed.
At the counter I presented the following documents in addition to my passport (TM30 attached):
- completed TM7
- 1 photograph
- NON-O visa (see above) printed out
- Copy of passport photo page
- Copy of passport page entry stamp
- Copy TM30
- Certificate from the German Consulate Pattaya regarding pension benefits (fee on October 25th, 2022 = €34.07 = 1210 THB)
The rental contract that was initially handed over was returned with the remark that it is not required because TM30 was made.
After filling out 2 "instruction forms" (e.g. overstay) and paying the fee of 1,900 THB, I was asked to wait. 10 more minutes later I got my passport back.
My Extension of Stay (annual extension) was stamped in the passport and is valid until November 29th, 2023. In addition, I found the confirmation of the 90-day report with today's date stapled into my passport (without my doing or presenting a TM47). The next 90-day report by me must therefore be made again on February 12, 2023.
After I left the building at 2:15 p.m., the whole process lasted about 25 minutes.