Report retirement extension CW - bank method

[cormanr7]

Did my yearly extension. Could have copied last year's text as experience was virtually identical . 

Had an on-line appointment, after document check at counter L1-27 (where they let you sign most of the paperwork) my number was called exactly on-time at L1-35.

Only took 10 minutes here. Was then told to wait and less than 15 min later got my passport + bankbook back. Good for another year.

 

Handed in:

 

-Application form (TM.7) with pic. + 3 additional forms that you will get at the main reception

-Passport + copy relevant pages

-Bankbook + copy relevant pages 

-Bank letter

-3 month account statement (IO said next time bring a one year statement)

-Copy last 90 day-report

-Hand-drawn map of apartment location

-1,900 Baht

[DrJack54]

Thanks for report.

Bit fortunate they allowed 3 month statement as sufficient, however they obviously checked bank book.

Did you update bank book and make small deposit? 

Did you obtain the bank letter on appointment day or prior? 

No TM30 provided? 

No Lease? 

[Upnotover]

Did mine at the exact same desk on Tuesday. 1pm appointment meant no doc check, straight to the IO.  I had more documents than you, TM30, lease, 90 day receipt, etc. They didn't give anything back but if they were really needed I've no clue.  After I was dismissed by the IIO I waited over an hour. But the girl in the back was overloaded with people returning from earlier mooring sessions, at least I think that was the issue.

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

1pm appointment meant no doc check, straight to the IO.

With appointment slot 1pm there is often a wait. Not so with eg morning time slots. They are seen bang on time.

 

For the 1pm appointment the io does a bit of a clean up from the morning and then the gears start rolling. Can involve shortish wait

[cormanr7]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Thanks for report.

Bit fortunate they allowed 3 month statement as sufficient, however they obviously checked bank book.

Did you update bank book and make small deposit? 

Did you obtain the bank letter on appointment day or prior? 

No TM30 provided? 

No Lease? 

IO said no problem about missing year statement, just bring it next year (she checked the balance going back one year from the bank book).

I got the bank letter the day prior. I updated at Big C Chaeng Wattana this morning (pink line station right in front) , banks were closed but you can get into the building from 08.30 (possibly earlier) when the Big C opens. SCB has a bank book update machine outside the bank office. I made a 100 Baht withdrawal before updating. 

I have never provided a TM.30 or a lease in five extensions and people should not volunteer these, it might lead to an ever growing list of requirements. If they need something they will ask for it.     

[AusDieMaus]

I got my Non-O Retirement visa on March 25th, expiring June 22nd. Since this will be my first extension before the June 22nd deadline do I also need the same documents as people that are on their 2nd or subsequent extensions? What date can I apply for the extension the earliest? Someone said a month before expiration, is that 30 days or the same day (May 22nd) the prior month? Also will I get the first extension stamped into my passport on the same day that I apply for it? How about the re-entry if I leave the country, would you advise to get it at immigration in Chaeng Wattana or at the airport before the flight out? Thanks for your advise in advance.

[klauskunkel]

17 hours ago, cormanr7 said:

-3 month account statement (IO said next time bring a one year statement)

I am using a fixed deposit account with 800,000+ balance year round. I have never needed to provide an account statement.

Are you using monthly deposit method?

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

Since this will be my first extension before the June 22nd deadline do I also need the same documents as people that are on their 2nd or subsequent extensions

Only difference is for ongoing extensions you show 12 month of bank statements. 

For first one bank book should be sufficient or you could obtain 3 month statement. 

8 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

What date can I apply for the extension the earliest?

Up to 30 days prior to expiry. 45 at some offices

10 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

Also will I get the first extension stamped into my passport on the same day that I apply for it? 

Which immigration office. 

Most processed on the spot

12 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

How about the re-entry if I leave the country, would you advise to get it at immigration in Chaeng Wattana or at the airport before the flight out

Either. I prefer the airport since I deal with CW. 

Smaller office then easy to obtain there

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, klauskunkel said:

. I have never needed to provide an account statement.

Are you using monthly deposit method?

OP, didn't mention FD account. 

For savings a/c he would need 12 month bank statement for both money in bank method and for income method

[marin]

16 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Did mine at the exact same desk on Tuesday. 1pm appointment meant no doc check, straight to the IO.  I had more documents than you, TM30, lease, 90 day receipt, etc. They didn't give anything back but if they were really needed I've no clue.  After I was dismissed by the IIO I waited over an hour. But the girl in the back was overloaded with people returning from earlier mooring sessions, at least I think that was the issue.

I think I talked to you about how long you had to wait. I was the 2:00pm appointment and set next to you for a moment after you had seen the IO and were waiting. Small world. 

[StayinThailand2much]

17 hours ago, cormanr7 said:

-Hand-drawn map of apartment location

 

How about if you stay at hotels (and haven't booked for a full year)? Would that be accepted?

[DrJack54]

8 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

How about if you stay at hotels (and haven't booked for a full year)? Would that be accepted?

Answered in post edit above. 

Provide a TM30. 

Explain that you are still looking to lease somewhere. 

You could provide hand drawn map of TM30 hotel. 

Only need to be to nearest main intersection. 

Not the whole route. 

[AusDieMaus]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

1 hour ago, AusDieMaus said:

Also will I get the first extension stamped into my passport on the same day that I apply for it? 

Which immigration office. 

Most processed on the spot

Chaeng Wattana.

[Letseng]

22 hours ago, cormanr7 said:

IO said no problem about missing year statement, just bring it next year (she checked the balance going back one year from the bank book).

I got the bank letter the day prior. I updated at Big C Chaeng Wattana this morning (pink line station right in front) , banks were closed but you can get into the building from 08.30 (possibly earlier) when the Big C opens. SCB has a bank book update machine outside the bank office. I made a 100 Baht withdrawal before updating. 

I have never provided a TM.30 or a lease in five extensions and people should not volunteer these, it might lead to an ever growing list of requirements. If they need something they will ask for it.     

I've been asked for lease every year. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 5/2/2025 at 9:12 AM, DrJack54 said:

Only difference is for ongoing extensions you show 12 month of bank statements. 

 

Maybe you can clarify exactly what you mean by "bank statements" in connection with retirement extension applications based on 800K THB bank deposits.

 

In MANY years of processing retirement extensions at BKK CW, I've always brought my own photocopies of my bank book pages covering the prior year. And those have always been accepted by Immigration, along with presenting the original bankbook and the standard bank deposit confirmation letter.

 

Separate from self-provided bank book photocopies, there also are the bank-provided account printouts or statements (the bank that has my deposit only issues monthly statements of their own). The only time I was ever asked for a bank-provided statement was once when there was a gap in my chronological bank book entries because of getting a new bankbook mid-year. So on that one instance, the officer wanted the bank-issued statements separate from the photocopies.

 

But other than that, BKK CW has always accepted just my own self-provided bank book photocopies covering the prior year and nothing directly from the bank, other than the standard deposit verification letter and presenting my original bank book for inspection.

 

 

[DrJack54]

8 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Maybe you can clarify exactly what you mean by "bank statements" in connection with retirement extension applications based on 800K THB bank deposits.

CW in recent years has shown a shift towards requiring 12 month bank statements.

For those with a dedicated bank account for immigration it can be as simple as a month or two of no transactions. They almost looking for excuse.

For those using day to day account immigration can claim consolidated transactions.

By all means folk can continue with the photocopies of bankbook etc.

For the sake of 200b bank statement I recommend that good option moving forward. 

I obtain mine day prior to application. 

First many years bank book only. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

11 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

CW in recent years has shown a shift towards requiring 12 month bank statements.

For those with a dedicated bank account for immigration it can be as simple as a month or two of no transactions. They almost looking for excuse.

For those using day to day account immigration can claim consolidated transactions.

By all means folk can continue with the photocopies of bankbook etc.

For the sake of 200b bank statement I recommend that good option moving forward. 

 

Yes, understand what you're saying.

 

In my case, the account that holds my 800K has automatic transactions recorded every month, those being the deposit of interest by my bank (this account pays monthly interest, not the more typical twice a year) and then the bank's corresponding deduction for Thai tax withholding.

 

So over the course of the year, each and every month shows those activities in my account, and all I need to do is remember to update my passbook every 3+ months or so (to make sure to avoid consolidated bank book entry prints. And thus far at least, those self-provided bankbook photocopies of mine with monthly activity showing have satisfied them.

 

Krungsri, the bank that handles my account, is weird. To get an official statement from them, they seemingly can't / wont print an annual statement, but instead print out 12 separate monthly statements, if I make a statements request at the branch... But bizarrely, I can go online with them and request to have them email me a 12-month single official account statement in PDF format... But in my experience, BKK CW seems to like the bank book photocopies more than the emailed PDF statement....

 

 

[DrJack54]

22 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

BKK CW seems to like the bank book photocopies more than the emailed PDF statement....

Think you will find that in general 

Immigration offices will not accept bank statements that can be downloaded from eg banking app.

They require statements provides by bank with the stamps etc

[OJAS]

On 5/2/2025 at 9:29 AM, DrJack54 said:

You could provide hand drawn map

 

Are there any other offices which insist on this IMHO rogue requirement for retirement extensions?

 

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, OJAS said:

 

Are there any other offices which insist on this IMHO rogue requirement for retirement extensions?

 

I have read of others but not common. 

CW is generally the gold standard but bit silly on this one. The io hardly glances at it. 

As pointed out ...the map is not entire route to immigration office but just from residence to nearest main intersection. 

Google co ordinates seems more sensible.