Popular Post fm2002 Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 I recently went into the Pattaya immigration to inquire about applying for a retirement Visa. I have enough money in bank and meet all requirements. I’m currently on a tourist Visa that expired on April 14. I had contacted a agent first to ask about them doing it for me. After I provided a copy of my stamp in passport she said I was overstay and that she could still get a retirement visa for me, but it would require “special service”. Code for 24,000baht. I Said wait there’s a amnesty until July31. She than said that the amnesty is for overstay fees only, but I’m officially still overstay. I have a friend who has lived here for 20+ years and is an authority on pretty much everything. He said he hadn’t heard anything of this and doubted that it’s true. So the next day I paid a visit to Pattaya immigration. Sat down with a immigration agent in the retirement Visa section and was told the exact same thing. The agent than instructed me of the “special service”. Has anyone heard this? Or is this just a Pattaya specific rule to get me to avail of “special services”? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 and people wonder why some of us are still doing 90 day reports on our normal due dates . 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Yeah, several immigration offices refuse to give extensions on the amnesty. They've been missing out on all the bribes via agent for 3 months, and are looking to make some money. 24k usually gets you a retirement extension with no evidence of funds and no questions asked. I might pay it myself on 31st July if the amnesty expires and everyone's borders are still closed. Edited June 16, 2020 by BritManToo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 It is not a overstay fine you would be paying for. I think it is because you have less than 15 days remaining on your original permit to stay from your tourist visa that is required to apply for the non immigrant visa. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyAndyAndy Posted June 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2020 I did my 90 day report online on normal dates. As well I drove my friend to immigration office to do his first report on his date. ???? Because sooner or later I will meet a office/officer, that will apply their/his special explanation of what this amnesty meant. Thailand... . 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pilotman said: and people wonder why some of us are still doing 90 day reports on our normal due dates . His case is completely different from that. Read my post above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Yeah, several immigration offices refuse to give extensions on the amnesty. They've been missing out on all the bribes via agent for 3 months, and are looking to make some money. 24k usually gets you a retirement extension with no evidence of funds and no questions asked. I might pay it myself on 31st July if the amnesty expires and everyone's borders are still closed. been quoted 17 and 19 in Pattaya, less in Bangkok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: His case is completely different from that. Read my post above. The reason that so many of us are so sceptical, and fall foul of the regulations in one way or another, is that we just don't have your extensive, deep knowledge of the rules and regulations, that's why so many TVF Members rely on you to put us straight, Maybe we should try to attain your level of knowledge, if that were at all possible for most of us, indeed, I guess that it is our duty to do so, but we don't and the constant inconsistencies between Offices and officers just drives us all crazy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I was supposed to normally check in on June 6th for 90 day check in but thought it was waved until July 31 until all is clear and open by the government. Does this mean I am not OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, holy cow cm said: Does this mean I am not OK? You're OK if you're not applying for an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2002 Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 I think you’re right uponjoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, BritManToo said: You're OK if you're not applying for an extension. He was not trying to apply for an extension. It was wanting a 90 day non immigrant (category O) visa entry based upon qualifying for an extension that is needed to apply for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, BritManToo said: You're OK if you're not applying for an extension. No not applying for an extension. That is totally in Q3. But am I a little in hot water and need to go pay a fine asap for not doing a 90 day check in? If so I can hightail it tomorrow and cough up the fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, fm2002 said: I think you’re right uponjoe. I am very sure about it. Same as another case today where they wanted a non-ed visa from immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, holy cow cm said: No not applying for an extension. That is totally in Q3. But am I a little in hot water and need to go pay a fine asap for not doing a 90 day check in? If so I can hightail it tomorrow and cough up the fine. No you don't. Those are certainly not required now. The OP's case is not directly associated with the amnesty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 So cannot we apply for 60 day extension as the exemption period comes to an end ? I have a married mans multi entry O, but obviously cannot do a border bounce if borders closed ? Can this be done on July 31st or does it have to be 15 days before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, ubonjoe said: No you don't. Those are certainly not required now. The OP's case is not directly associated with the amnesty. Great. Easy to misconstrue the hoop jumping when the bars are always being adjusted. Is July 31 still the set date to do before? Just would like to plan on a realistic date to go when really needed to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 40 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: It is not a overstay fine you would be paying for. I think it is because you have less than 15 days remaining on your original permit to stay from your tourist visa that is required to apply for the non immigrant visa. So that's why Pattaya Immigration is asking for an illegal bribe. Got it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: No you don't. Those are certainly not required now. The OP's case is not directly associated with the amnesty. BTW. thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said: So cannot we apply for 60 day extension as the exemption period comes to an end ? I have a married mans multi entry O, but obviously cannot do a border bounce if borders closed ? Can this be done on July 31st or does it have to be 15 days before? He was not applying for an extension. He was trying to apply for a non immigrant visa that requires 15 days remaining on his original entry to the country. No problem to apply for the 60 day extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bbi1 said: So that's why Pattaya Immigration is asking for an illegal bribe. Got it ???? Do people here think immigration offices all over Thaiand will start to ask for bribes from METV holders come 1st August once the amnesty period is over just like how they are asking for from the OP? Edited June 16, 2020 by bbi1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: Is July 31 still the set date to do before? Just would like to plan on a realistic date to go when really needed to do so. They are not due until after July 31st. Not announced yet but some offices are saying 90 days after your last report was due. There will be an announcement if they decide the amnesty is not going to be extended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Do people here think immigration offices all over Thaiand will start to ask for bribes from METV holders come 1st August once the amnesty period is over just like how they are asking for from the OP? Not me. If on a METV you will need to leave the country on or before July 31st unless you can qualify for an extension of some kind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, ubonjoe said: They are not due until after July 31st. Not announced yet but some offices are saying 90 days after your last report was due. There will be an announcement if they decide the amnesty is not going to be extended. Anyone heard or reported if CM is requiring this? I know sometimes it is a money grab up to each office and how hungry they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, zzzzz said: been quoted 17 and 19 in Pattaya, less in Bangkok I prefer the sound of 14K, but I don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: Anyone heard or reported if CM is requiring this? I know sometimes it is a money grab up to each office and how hungry they are. They cannot require it. It is clearly written that 90 day reports are not required in the ministerial notice that was approved by the cabinet. They cannot go around it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Do people here think immigration offices all over Thaiand will start to ask for bribes from METV holders come 1st August once the amnesty period is over just like how they are asking for from the OP? yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Please tell me I don't need to to do a 90 day report until the 31st of July. Against my better judgement I delayed it. Still, it's only a fine. I can cope with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Pilotman said: The reason that so many of us are so sceptical, and fall foul of the regulations in one way or another, is that we just don't have your extensive, deep knowledge of the rules and regulations, that's why so many TVF Members rely on you to put us straight, Maybe we should try to attain your level of knowledge, if that were at all possible for most of us, indeed, I guess that it is our duty to do so, but we don't and the constant inconsistencies between Offices and officers just drives us all crazy. Just admit you jumped the gun and got a little hysterical? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 30 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: They cannot require it. It is clearly written that 90 day reports are not required in the ministerial notice that was approved by the cabinet. They cannot go around it. Much appreciated UBJ with big thanks. Have a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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