First Non-O Spouse Visa Extension in Chiang Mai

[ettcuk]

I'm planning to pay the office a visit before I extend to ask for a list of the specific requirements, but I'm not sure if they have anything to give me? I couldn't find anything on the immigration website.

So, just in case, does anyone have a photo or link to the latest requirements for the Non-O spouse visa extension in Chiang Mai?

If not, I'd be really grateful if anyone with recent experience (last few months), could answer these questions:
 

1. Do I need to (or am I able to) do my 90-day report before submitting the extension application or do I just included a completed TM.47 form with the application? My Non-O visa is obviously only valid for 90 days until extended, so I'm not sure about this.
2. Do I need an updated Khor.Ror.2? If so, how many original copies and how recent (e.g., within 7 days)? Can a farang obtain these using a copy of his Wife's ID?
3. How many original copies of the bank certificate and statements are required? How recent do these need to be?
4. Do also need to update my Bank book and provide copies? Does this need to be done on the day of the application? 
5. Do a certain number of witnesses need to be present or will a house visit by immigration be arranged at which a certain number of witnesses will need to be present?

Any other tips would be much appreciated. With things like this in Thailand, it's always the lack of clarity and consistency that makes these things seem so much more complicated than they should be.

Many thanks in advance.

 

 

[South]

 I am not in Chiang Mai but the following are what I take every year to my local office.

 

Requirements: 

 1.  ONE completed TM7 - +2 pictures.

 2.  Proof of funds.  400K for 2 months.  Bank Letter + Bank Book. The bank letter must be dated the SAME DAY AS THE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE ONE TRANSACTION.

 3.  Photos of you and your wife around the house. One with you outside clearly showing the House Number and 2 inside the house. 

 4.  Marriage certificate and updated Kor Ror 2

 5.  Wife’s ID and House Book

 6.  Driver’s License (photocopied)

 7.  Map to your residence. 

 8.  Passport and departure card (photocopied)

 9.  House book/Copy of rental agreement or lease

[ettcuk]

Thanks for taking the time to share this, @South. I've read around pretty thoroughly, so am aware of all the general requirements. But there's such variation between offices, I'm hoping to find out specific info for Chiang Mai. My wife is away a lot, so we only have a limited window to do the application. I want to know the absolute requirements for Chiang Mai so there are no surprises on the day, as well as what I can prepare beforehand myself to save time and make this less stressful.

I may head to immigration on Monday or Tuesday to ask, but I'm not sure whether they have anything official, so the 45-minute drive could be a wasted trip.

[DrJack54]

45 minutes ago, ettcuk said:

Do I need to (or am I able to) do my 90-day report before submitting the extension application or do I just included a completed TM.47 form with the application?

Neither. Do nothing. First extension starts your 90 day clock. 

[ettcuk]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Neither. Do nothing. First extension starts your 90 day clock. 

So I've just read - thanks. I didn't realise the visa extension supersedes (or replaces) the 90-day report. However, based on what I read, it then seems to be a lottery as to whether you do your 90-day report 90 days after the application date or 90 days from the extension stamp. It's a case of seeing what 90-day report reminder you're given, if any.