New Update Phuket Immigration Retirement extension

[Tbone999]

Just thought I'd drop a line for this update as always, things have changed again, so see as follows :

1. Bank statement - Need to make sure the bank statement is up to the day you file for an extension (I use SCB, and in the past, updates would only show from the previous day, now, it will show right up to the day you make a transaction on the day, so I had to make a transfer and re-print the bank book again. So make sure you make a transaction on your bank app on the day you go to the bank for the letter.

2. Previously, hand drawn map, now changed to google maps, but you must make sure the latitude / longitude is displayed also (that is what they want). You can use your phone google map, display the co-ordinates and take a snapshot, the photocopy place has a line / whatsapp QR code to send to them and they'll print it for you if you haven't done it from home.

3. Room changed to 103 in the newer building near to the toilets, if walk-in, grab a number card at the end of the desks on the right as you walk through the door.

4. Required more copies of previous extensions, I had to print out another 10 pages, and they gave me back at least 5, not wanted.

5. Only took 1 photo of me outside the house with number. Inside didn't want.

6. There is a phone number displayed, 0954109103, maybe help to call for further info if needed.

7. I'm married and live in my wifes house, ID card / Blue Book, Marriage cert previously needed in lieu of a rental agreement, now not.

8. Guy at the desk phoned my number to verify my phone. New one.

 

Hope this helps.

[xylophone]

12 minutes ago, Tbone999 said:

Just thought I'd drop a line for this update as always, things have changed again, so see as follows :

1. Bank statement - Need to make sure the bank statement is up to the day you file for an extension (I use SCB, and in the past, updates would only show from the previous day, now, it will show right up to the day you make a transaction on the day, so I had to make a transfer and re-print the bank book again. So make sure you make a transaction on your bank app on the day you go to the bank for the letter.

2. Previously, hand drawn map, now changed to google maps, but you must make sure the latitude / longitude is displayed also (that is what they want). You can use your phone google map, display the co-ordinates and take a snapshot, the photocopy place has a line / whatsapp QR code to send to them and they'll print it for you if you haven't done it from home.

3. Room changed to 103 in the newer building near to the toilets, if walk-in, grab a number card at the end of the desks on the right as you walk through the door.

4. Required more copies of previous extensions, I had to print out another 10 pages, and they gave me back at least 5, not wanted.

5. Only took 1 photo of me outside the house with number. Inside didn't want.

6. There is a phone number displayed, 0954109103, maybe help to call for further info if needed.

7. I'm married and live in my wifes house, ID card / Blue Book, Marriage cert previously needed in lieu of a rental agreement, now not.

8. Guy at the desk phoned my number to verify my phone. New one.

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the update, it always helps to know what the latest "requirements" are, although I have to say that my visit in September to renew my retirement extension went very smoothly and the younger staff were more helpful than the older ones have ever been!

 

Although I didn't have the Google map, they accepted my hand drawn map and also the pic of my apartment block, even though I didn't have my actual apartment number on it!! Next time may well be different.

 

What I'm really trying to say is that they were much more lenient/flexible than they have ever been in the past, so let's hope that continues.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Tbone999 said:

. Bank statement - Need to make sure the bank statement is up to the day you file for an extension (I use SCB, and in the past, updates would only show from the previous day, now, it will show right up to the day you make a transaction on the day, so I had to make a transfer and re-print the bank book again. So make sure you make a transaction on your bank app on the day you go to the bank for the letter.

Thanks for update.

Not sure understand this point re banking.

Bank statements are often not up to day of application.

BBL for example cannot be obtained on day of application.

I like many obtain 12 month bank statement few days prior to application.

That can also be done early for bank letter. 

On day of application you can make small deposit as an update and to show activity. The teller can provide photocopy of that page. 

[Tbone999]

I know re banking, for years, SCB could not give an up to date statement, however, this is now possible from what I did today, I made a transaction from my app, and had the missus go into a bank and update the bank book which showed the transaction I just made, so maybe they have revamped the system. For sure, they'll be asking for it, which is why I made the update to lessen the usual stress levels.

Also, the other curveball is the lat/ long on google maps...

 

[Tbone999]

That was after I visited immigration coming from the bank for the letter. as usual, they love the stress it causes, and I just cannot fathom why they can't simply post requirement updates on a webpage or even facebook for that matter, so at least some people might have a chance of having a decent visit rather than everyone clucking around and getting annoyed including the immigration people (as I saw today) I've been doing this for 20yrs and things have definitely improved, but there's no need for this if the correct info is given in advance. The mind boggles...

[Caldera]

2 hours ago, Tbone999 said:

I know re banking, for years, SCB could not give an up to date statement, however, this is now possible from what I did today, I made a transaction from my app, and had the missus go into a bank and update the bank book which showed the transaction I just made, so maybe they have revamped the system.

 

Getting a bank statement and updating your passbook are two different things though.

 

I think it's not possible (at any bank) to get a bank statement that includes transactions from today. Passbook updates, on the other hand, may well include the latest transactions even from the same day.