Request for extension of stay following the initial 90 days

[qwab32]

I'm currently here on a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa (aged 55).  I have an appointment with Koh Samui immigration on 2nd Jan.  The 90 days is valid until 4th Jan.  I'm looking to extend. Should I be following the requirements for number 22. Request for extension of stay - in the case of living in the later years on the immigration website. This appears to be the only relevant extension of stay based on my circumstances.    

 

If so, the relevant application is the TM7?  am i correct with all of this or miles away 😬

[DrJack54]

31 minutes ago, qwab32 said:

If so, the relevant application is the TM7?  am i correct with all of this or miles away

Well yes it's a TM7 form for 12 months extension.

The fee for extension is 1900b

So your non O is based on retirement? 

 

You plan to apply for extension using money in bank method? 

 

Have you seasoned 800k for 2 months prior to application for extension? 

 

Why did you leave applying for extension at the last minute.

2 days prior to expiry of your permission of stay? 

[DrJack54]

Old thread Samui specific.

Detailed OP.

Point 7 he refers to basic medical.

Vaguely recall that was previously required at Samui 

Each office can have specific requirements eg CW wanting hand drawn map.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1102143-an-idiots-guide-to-the-retirement-extension-process-at-samui-immigration-office/

 

That thread also has this List.

 

https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2019_05/imageproxy.jpeg.2039e26aaf57f3bf9ed4bc2bee746ac4.jpeg

[qwab32]

46 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Well yes it's a TM7 form for 12 months extension.

The fee for extension is 1900b

So your non O is based on retirement? 

 

You plan to apply for extension using money in bank method? 

 

Have you seasoned 800k for 2 months prior to application for extension? 

 

Why did you leave applying for extension at the last minute.

2 days prior to expiry of your permission of stay? 

Thanks again Dr Jack.  The 800k 2 months is up on the 1st Jan.  I'll go to the bank on the 2nd and get the book updated and the relevant statement for the extension.  

 

I applied for the 90 day in the UK.  They basically processed it the same day and I wasn't flying for another week so that shortened the time.  It took me a couple of weeks to find a long term rental I was happy with and then applying for the bank account and getting the money transferred.  All this contributed to having to apply for the extension near the end date.

[qwab32]

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Old thread Samui specific.

Detailed OP.

Point 7 he refers to basic medical.

Vaguely recall that was previously required at Samui 

Each office can have specific requirements eg CW wanting hand drawn map.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1102143-an-idiots-guide-to-the-retirement-extension-process-at-samui-immigration-office/

 

That thread also has this List.

 

https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2019_05/imageproxy.jpeg.2039e26aaf57f3bf9ed4bc2bee746ac4.jpegFetching info...

Thank you 

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, qwab32 said:

The 800k 2 months is up on the 1st Jan.  I'll go to the bank on the 2nd and get the book updated and the relevant statement for the extension.  

I'm worried less now.

The OP sorta sounded you didn't have a clue in actual fact you seem on top of it.

CW likes to see "activity" on day of application..

That can be token deposit and also satisfies the update.

If you obtain bank letter few days early that's fine. 

They may want a TM30 or lease agreement.

In the main they want the financial requirements met..

Good luck..

[Upnotover]

1 hour ago, qwab32 said:

I applied for the 90 day in the UK.  They basically processed it the same day and I wasn't flying for another week so that shortened the time

Actually it didn't.  The 90 days clock started when you entered the country, not when they issued the visa.

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Actually it didn't.  The 90 days clock started when you entered the country, not when they issued the visa.

Good pick up. 

Anyway OP ...Can you report back after your application. Would be helpful.

[qwab32]

Thanks for the replies.  I'll update after I apply for the extension. 

[qwab32]

On 12/30/2024 at 5:28 PM, Upnotover said:

Actually it didn't.  The 90 days clock started when you entered the country, not when they issued the visa.

Thanks. I didn't realise that.  Passport stamp is the 16th Jan, the date in the actual visa is 4th Jan.  So I have more time than I thought.

[qwab32]

Hi.  Received my passport back from immigration in Samui today with the annual visa based on retirement so thought I'd provide a summary which may help someone in the future.

I originally booked an appointment on the 2nd January.  I did this online.  I received notification of the appointment via email on the 1st January with a list of a few things I should bring.  

Turned up on the 2nd and the lady at the window downstairs was not impressed.  She refused to accept that I had an appointment and confirmed that Samui doesn't operate the online booking system.  So waste of time. 

After 3 attempts she finally agreed to check my documents.  I was missing the photos of my accommodation, the police form (which she supplied) and the letter from the bank.  Bangkok Bank gave me a statement and updated my book with a transaction in the morning but no letter.

Eventually got an appointment for the 8th January.  

On the 8th I deposited 100 baht via an ATM and updated the passbook at the machine outside Bangkok bank. I managed to get a copy of the passbook early. I already had the house photos and bank letter.

On the 8th I was ticket number 3 at the immigration office and was there from about 8.20 to 9.30.  

Other than the initial interaction with the immigration lady on the 2nd I thought the process was fairly painless.  Lots of collecting paperwork and the medical certificate but nothing too challenging.

Fees

1900 visa

3800 multiple entry

300 medical certificate from Thai international Chaweng 

200 bank statement and letter from Bangkok Bank.

100 copying

200 passport photos 

 

Thanks for all the help.

 

I've attached a copy of requirements from the Samui office in case this helps.