changes at CM Imm. for marriage extension and TM30?

[gamb00ler]

I dropped in to verify that my Kor Ror 22 was indeed correct.   The CM Imm. info desk affirmed the KR 22 was good, but stated I also need more proof.  I was given a printed copy of documents for a marriage extension.  Item #3 on the list stated I need a Kor Ror 22 AND a "Letter from a government office, embassy, or consulate for certifying that the applicant belongs to the referred family.  (Certifying by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)"  The bolding is as it appears on the list.

 

The fellow at the Info counter said it may be possible to satisfy them if I just bring a copy of my US marriage license.

 

I am still able to get income letter from my consulate.  I have previously been on retirement but the amount of my pensions has fallen due to the strength of the Thai ฿ so I may dip below the amount required by Imm. for retirement extension.  I hope to switch to a marriage extension.

 

ALSO:

 

I went to get a Residence Certificate but needed a copy of the TM30 receipt so I went to get one in the office back by the copy shop.  The two young ladies working there said I needed to renew/update/verify my residence about once a year.  They said this is required even if I don't leave Thailand.

 

I've been here for more than 4 years with the first 3 in a rental.  I never have been told about this TM30 requirement before.  Their English grammar in that TM30 office seemed lacking so it is very conceivable that I misunderstood.  We are now living in our (in wife's name) house for 20 months and I won't ever be living anywhere else.

 

Do I need to update TM30 despite not leaving Thailand?

[Rob Browder]

11 hours ago, gamb00ler said:

Do I need to update TM30 despite not leaving Thailand?

Yours is not the first case where a local-office said we needed to keep doing them repeatedly - even if not leaving, and living in the same place continually.