wife and I are retired. her back went into spazm today, unabale to be driven to NST IO. do not have a med. cert in simple Thai/english. we'll go tomorrow.

I think you had better go today.

Moved to the Thai visas and extensions forum.

One day late is a 500 baht fine per person, but always a good idea to never wait till the last day as you never know what emergencies or closures may pop up.

1 minute ago, bbko said:

One day late is a 500 baht fine per person, but always a good idea to never wait till the last day as you never know what emergencies or closures may pop up.

For retirement extension or 90 days? Did not know there was any latitude for extension of stay based on retirement?

2 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Did not know there was any latitude for extension of stay based on retirement?

It's considered an overstay, no? Overstay fines are 500 per day.

12 minutes ago, Thailand said:

I think you had better go today.

+1 to that.

OP, attend immigration asap.

Your application will be processed as usual and with the addition of 500baht per day each overstay.

There is no fine for a one day overstay.

 

However, you may find your extensions won't be granted if on overstay.

 

Why leave your extension to the last day?

 

7 minutes ago, Chris.B said:

 

However, you may find your extensions won't be granted if on overstay

Do you have a personal example or a report.

I have never heard of one with only few days. 

27 minutes ago, Thailand said:

For retirement extension or 90 days? Did not know there was any latitude for extension of stay based on retirement?

Latitude? Not sure whether I got you right, but extension can be done up to 30 days before due date.

45 days sometimes/  some offices.

the unfortunate thing is, I did not get a desk top calendar for 2022. the retirement visa extension (and 90 day) expire today. Bottom line - for the first time ever, I forgot. My wife is unable to travel 200-300 km today. is the majority advice that I go alone today and take her tomorrow, when she will be able. ?

I dont mid the fine. I just dont want to lose our retirement status.

 

1 minute ago, paddypower said:

the unfortunate thing is, I did not get a desk top calendar for 2022. the retirement visa extension (and 90 day) expire today. Bottom line - for the first time ever, I forgot. My wife is unable to travel 200-300 km today. is the majority advice that I go alone today and take her tomorrow, when she will be able. ?

I dont mid the fine. I just dont want to lose our retirement status.

 

Why do you need your wife to be present for Retirement extension and 90 days?

36 minutes ago, bbko said:

It's considered an overstay, no? Overstay fines are 500 per day.

It's regarded as overstay, because he won't have a legal visa.

As far as I know, you MUST get an extension before the previous one expires.

21 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

Why do you need your wife to be present for Retirement extension and 90 days?

He did not mention that his wife is Thai.

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

He did not mention that his wife was Thai.

True, but why would that matter anyway for Ret Ext....

Call your immigration office and see if you can get a medical exception/one day extension and at least get it documented that you alerted immigration to the problem before your visa expired.

 

Yesterday I called immigration because I had a problem where my 90 day report (including grace period) has to be filed by January 21, but with my annual retirement visa expiring Feb 21rst, the earliest date I could renew my retirement visa (30 days beforehand) was January 24th. By calling immigration and explaining the situation, they agreed to allow me to renew my visa on Feb 21st, which is technically earlier than 30 days beforehand.

 

Not saying the same latitude will be shown in OP's case, but worth a shot.

 

 

7 minutes ago, paddypower said:

the unfortunate thing is, I did not get a desk top calendar for 2022. the retirement visa extension (and 90 day) expire today. Bottom line - for the first time ever, I forgot. My wife is unable to travel 200-300 km today. is the majority advice that I go alone today and take her tomorrow, when she will be able. ?

I dont mid the fine. I just dont want to lose our retirement status.

 

Try phoning Immigration first.

 

Otherwise, if you want to play really safe you must go today. If you want to take a chance go tomorrow. 200-300 km is a hell of a journey, if Immigration close at 4:00pm you might not make it anyway?

 

1 minute ago, couchpotato said:

True, but why would that matter anyway for Ret Ext....

It's not completely clear.

Could be that his non Thai wife is also on rt extension. True that doesn't make sense as could piggyback on his RE extension.

In any event, given wife's condition and the very long travel. ....my advice would be for him to attend immigration asap and sort out his extension.

Discuss with immigration next step for wife. 

Might be that a medical statement is required..

Depends on wife's condition for travel. That's not clear either.

 

7 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

10 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

He did not mention that his wife was Thai.

True, but why would that matter anyway for Ret Ext....

The OP states that "wife and I are retired" and "I just dont want to lose our retirement status" which suggests to me that they BOTH here on Ret Ext.

 

If that's the case, he should go to NST and take care of his in a timely manner while explaining why his wife will be late. He should also try and get a 'doctors note' to support his wife's back spasm claim.

 

NB: Per @DrJack54's advice.

19 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

The OP states that "wife and I are retired" and "I just dont want to lose our retirement status" which suggests to me that they BOTH here on Ret Ext.

 

If that's the case, he should go to NST and take care of his in a timely manner while explaining why his wife will be late. He should also try and get a 'doctors note' to support his wife's back spasm claim.

 

NB: Per @DrJack54's advice.

Where is NST??

46 minutes ago, Chris.B said:

There is no fine for a one day overstay.

 

However, you may find your extensions won't be granted if on overstay.

 

Why leave your extension to the last day?

 

Indeed. Mine is due 31 July each year, I renew it in the first week of July.

32 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Latitude? Not sure whether I got you right, but extension can be done up to 30 days before due date.

45 days sometimes/  some offices.

But not after due date which is what the op is saying?

16 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

True, but why would that matter anyway for Ret Ext....

Because it is more than likely His extension and she is extended as his dependent...

23 minutes ago, paddypower said:

the unfortunate thing is, I did not get a desk top calendar for 2022. the retirement visa extension (and 90 day) expire today. Bottom line - for the first time ever, I forgot. My wife is unable to travel 200-300 km today. is the majority advice that I go alone today and take her tomorrow, when she will be able. ?

I dont mid the fine. I just dont want to lose our retirement status.

 

I'm sorry to hear of your predicament. Can an agent help? Can you go alone to explain  things? Can you get a medical  certificate?

FWIW..I always do mine a month  early. In these difficult  Covid-19  times with interruptions to services I prepare  for delays and closures.

Good luck. Given your age and infirmity I would consider an agent or friendly interlocutor.

If the Op extensions end today, they are not on overstay yet. So, if they get to Immigration first thing tomorrow morning (8:00am?) he should be okay.

 

But what about the letters from their banks and 3 months statements? Better get down the bank now!

 

1 hour ago, Chris.B said:

There is no fine for a one day overstay.

Only if you a leaving the country.

@paddypower can you contribute some information.

Is your wife obtaining extension based on being your dependent. Or rather is doing her own extensions based on retirement. 

Your on extensions retirement. 

What financial method are you using. 

 

17 minutes ago, Thailand said:

But not after due date which is what the op is saying?

True, no grace period after due date.

Was supporting the statements "why wait until last day".

I think you should go together.

Try to get any kind of doctor's note. That might help.

People asking why wait so long, that's irrelevant. Stuff happens. This couple now must deal with it.

Best wishes.