Hello AN members,


Long story short (in addition on an older thread), due to some medical emergency we got stranded abroad and have to redo our retirement visa from scratch abroad. Plan will be to re-enter Thailand after medical procedure with Non-O (90 days) and apply for annual extension of stay after 60 days being in the Kingdom.

However, I came across another 'issue' or question relating to the application for subsequent annual extension of stay (retirement).

Let's have a look at below preliminary dates:

- 01 September: Arrival Thailand on 90 Days Non-O (Single Entry) visa for retirement
- 31 October: Application for Annual extension of stay (based on retirement - 800 K THB in Bank Acc method).

Questions regarding the above method:

1) I assume the earliest the first annual extension of stay can be requested is 60 days after entering Thailand on Non-O (90 days), correct?
2) Assuming everything will be okay with my application on 31 Oct, the annual extension of stay stamp will be valid starting on 31 Oct and expiring on 30 Oct the following year? Or will the extension of stay be stamped and valid starting on the expiration date of the current Non-O 90 days single entry visa and ending 1 year from that date thereof?
3) Is there a chance that the IO (CW) will provide an 'under consideration' stamp on 31 Oct for 30 days or so up until the expiration date of the Non-O 90 days single entry visa. So that the actual extension of stay will start on the expiration date of the Non-O 90 days single entry?
4) Would a proof of doctor's appointment for medical procedure be accepted as proof in that case and allow to shorten any 'under consideration period'? Or do you think our extension of stay will be shortly granted after 60 days being in the kingdom on 90 days non-O visa?
5) Also what's the current status with the potential of having a home visit by IO to verify current address for people doing their first annual extension of stay (based on retirement)? Do you think there will be a check and if so, how long does it take before/after such official will come to visit you? 

The reason why I'm worried about all of this is that my wife will have to return to hospital abroad for further medical treatment after and therefore, we can't stay in Thailand for full 3 consecutive months. Basically, we would need to return abroad shortly after 60 days being in the country. Making use of a visa agent is not what we want either... as we'd like to keep all under our own control and all above the board!

Thanks again everyone!

FB

Your questions are straightforward. 

Prior to addressing that, was any consideration given to this first 2 month visit being done using visa exempt entry. 

Then next visit after the medical trip enter Thailand on Non O eVisa. 

 

 

Is your wife a Thai national, or is she not?

 

34 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Your questions are straightforward. 

Prior to addressing that, was any consideration given to this first 2 month visit being done using visa exempt entry. 

Then next visit after the medical trip enter Thailand on Non O eVisa. 

 

 

Hi DrJack, 

I'm unsure if I understand you correctly... But we are entering Thailand with an Non-O (90 days) E-visa and not a visa exempt. So basically there's no under consideration stamp yet... As we plan to apply for the first extension of stay 60 days after entering the Kingdom on the Non-O 90 days e-visa...

Our flights  have been booked already and not plan to re-schedule either... What are your thoughts/suggestions in this?  Ideally we opt to do ourselves, but not sure if a visa agent can be of use here in BKK (CW). Btw, we both have a bank account with 800K THB in it for more then 15 consecutive months untouched... So that should not be any issue...

Thanks again and best regards,

FB

44 minutes ago, Fiskebolle said:

Ideally we opt to do ourselves, but not sure if a visa agent can be of use here in BKK (CW).

Your timing looks tight. 

Was not aware that you already had the Non O eVisas. 

 

As you have the financials covered you only need agent for hand holding. The big bonus is that agents can generally obtain the 12 month extension early. 

At CW you could apply 45 days prior to expiry of stamp. 

Talk to agent and see if they could assist with applying for extension early. 

You could start with Thai Visa Centre.

Alternatively attend immigration with dates of flights out (and tickets) to ask when they would process application. 

 

 

4 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

Questions regarding the above method:

1) I assume the earliest the first annual extension of stay can be requested is 60 days after entering Thailand on Non-O (90 days), correct?

No, you can apply at CW 45 days in advance, so 45 days after entry.

 

4 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

2) Assuming everything will be okay with my application on 31 Oct, the annual extension of stay stamp will be valid starting on 31 Oct and expiring on 30 Oct the following year? Or will the extension of stay be stamped and valid starting on the expiration date of the current Non-O 90 days single entry visa and ending 1 year from that date thereof?

The 1 year extension stamp will be dated from the end of the 90 days from entry of the Non O.

 

4 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

3) Is there a chance that the IO (CW) will provide an 'under consideration' stamp on 31 Oct for 30 days or so up until the expiration date of the Non-O 90 days single entry visa. So that the actual extension of stay will start on the expiration date of the Non-O 90 days single entry?

Extensions based on retirement are approved the same or next day. There is no under consideration period.

 

5 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

4) Would a proof of doctor's appointment for medical procedure be accepted as proof in that case and allow to shorten any 'under consideration period'? Or do you think our extension of stay will be shortly granted after 60 days being in the kingdom on 90 days non-O visa?

Not applicable.

 

5 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

5) Also what's the current status with the potential of having a home visit by IO to verify current address for people doing their first annual extension of stay (based on retirement)? Do you think there will be a check and if so, how long does it take before/after such official will come to visit you? 

You're not at their beck and call. If they want to do a home visit, (unlikely) then it should be arranged at a time that's mutually agreeable.

 

5 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

The reason why I'm worried about all of this is that my wife will have to return to hospital abroad for further medical treatment after and therefore, we can't stay in Thailand for full 3 consecutive months. Basically, we would need to return abroad shortly after 60 days being in the country. Making use of a visa agent is not what we want either... as we'd like to keep all under our own control and all above the board!

Plenty of time to do it yourself, no need for an agent.
Don't forget to purchase re-entry permits at the same time.

pulled out bad info and hopefully got it right in the post below 😞 couldn't delete this comment 

6 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

1) I assume the earliest the first annual extension of stay can be requested is 60 days after entering Thailand on Non-O (90 days), correct?

That is not correct, In Bangkok the soonest you can apply for a yearly extension from a Non-O visa is when you have 45 days or less left on the current stamp (IF you meet the proof of funds seasoning) 
 

 

6 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

2) Assuming everything will be okay with my application on 31 Oct, the annual extension of stay stamp will be valid starting on 31 Oct and expiring on 30 Oct the following year? Or will the extension of stay be stamped and valid starting on the expiration date of the current Non-O 90 days single entry visa and ending 1 year from that date thereof?

The extension is a year ADDED to the expiration date of the 90 day non-O stamp you say you will enter on 

 

6 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

) Is there a chance that the IO (CW) will provide an 'under consideration' stamp on 31 Oct for 30 days or so up until the expiration date of the Non-O 90 days single entry visa.

NO not at all, there is NO under consideration stamp for extensions based on retirement they are issued the day they're applied for 

 

6 hours ago, Fiskebolle said:

5) Also what's the current status with the potential of having a home visit by IO to verify current address for people doing their first annual extension of stay (based on retirement)?

I don't know of any people who had their first yearly extensions based on retirement from Chaengwattana after coming in on a Non-O visa who had home visits. That's not to say they don't ever do it, but it is really REALLY rare. .