Hi, I have just applied for retirement visa (Jomtien) and have got stamps in my passport of non-immigrant visa and non “O” retirement for 3 months. I have been told to come back 30 days before date to get 12 month stamp. What documents/paperwork do I need to take please

OP, seems you used an agent. Clarify.

No just did it myself

23 minutes ago, Martg said:

No just did it myself

Is this your first extension.

Assume you are using money in bank method.

1 hour ago, Martg said:

Hi, I have just applied for retirement visa (Jomtien) and have got stamps in my passport of non-immigrant visa and non “O” retirement for 3 months. I have been told to come back 30 days before date to get 12 month stamp. What documents/paperwork do I need to take please

You need mostly the same stuff you needed for the visa. But you need to get the list of requirements for the extension from your office, as each office is different.

I by passed these visa problems 10 years ago when I started to use an agent, up till now not one problem,

2 minutes ago, Rams86 said:

I by passed these visa problems 10 years ago when I started to use an agent, up till now not one problem,

The OP did not ask about agent.

He obtained a Non O himself so clearly has the funds in bank.

Yes money in bank, had an account for a few years when a tourist could get one,

Yes first extension, but it’s almost an extension to get an extension. Was told by a solicitor a few years ago to get retirement visa in jomtien you have to go through agent but thought I could do but try.

Any recommendations for agent as it seems they are pointing me that way without saying I need one. It took 30 days from paper work going in to getting these stamps in passport

1 hour ago, Martg said:

What documents/paperwork do I need to take please

Why is this direct question so difficult for some? Anyway…

Passport. Two 4x6 cm photos. Proof of funds in the bank and bank letter, let the bank know the reason. Tm7. Tm30. Stm11? Was anything missed? & 2 photo copies of everything

Ask your local IO what’s required.

Edited May 29May 29 by novacova

5 minutes ago, Martg said:

Yes money in bank, had an account for a few years when a tourist could get one,

Yes first extension, but it’s almost an extension to get an extension

To apply for extension the funds (800k) must have been in the bank for two months

Most things you supplied for the Non O example TM30, etc will be required for the 12 month extension.

Which bank?

Yeah no problem with the money and duration in account, seems like I have to take all the paperwork that they wanted first time to get where I am now again. Don’t have to go till July so will call in at jomtien and ask them. Will let you all know, thanks

The bank is BKK and they supplied letter no problem first time around

9 minutes ago, Martg said:

The bank is BKK and they supplied letter no problem first time around

You might consider obtaining a 3 month bank statement however photocopies of bank book pages should be sufficient.

You are aware of bank Letter. Ok

Don't forget to update your bankbook on day of application.

12 minutes ago, Martg said:

Yeah no problem with the money and duration in account, seems like I have to take all the paperwork that they wanted first time to get where I am now again. Don’t have to go till July so will call in at jomtien and ask them. Will let you all know, thanks

This recent thread might be worth a read:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1393566-latest-paperwork-for-retirement-extension-at-jomtien-only/

Whilst the new stamps in your passport to which you referred in your OP do, indeed, relate to a real, genuine McCoy non-immigrant visa of the O variety, please note that, from now on, you will be seeking 12-month extensions of stay (and not further visas) for retirement.

Edited May 29May 29 by OJAS

Yes thanks, that was what I was told to come back in for was a 12 month stamp, thanks for the link

You can use the Pattaya City Expats Club has checklists for extension of stay - it has Jomtien Immigration's latest known document requirements for: Retirement using either 800k in bank or 65k monthly income methods. You can do it yourself without the need to use (and pay) an agent. The fee is 1,900 baht at Immigration. Here is a link to their checklists: https://pcec.club/CHECKLISTS-Extensions-of-Stay

20 hours ago, novacova said:

Why is this direct question so difficult for some? Anyway…

Passport. Two 4x6 cm photos. Proof of funds in the bank and bank letter, let the bank know the reason. Tm7. Tm30. Stm11? Was anything missed? & 2 photo copies of everything

Ask your local IO what’s required.

Yeah, you forgot the "phone number" (Thai)

You definitely don’t need an agent to complete the final step. If you got this far alone you are smart enough to finish it. Just do as you said and ask them what they want or go to any of the links. You’ll figure it out. No need to waste money on an agent unless you physically need to.

Only one photo needed.

22 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

You need mostly the same stuff you needed for the visa. But you need to get the list of requirements for the extension from your office, as each office is different.

Correct answer.

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My immigration office has a packet they give out to any applicant who wants one. It lists the requirements and contains blank documents needed to submit your application. Pretty straightforward; including the types of financial proof necessary. One thing I overlooked, once upon a time, was the " bank guarantee" for the annual statement (Lap Lawn).

4 hours ago, Old John said:

One thing I overlooked, once upon a time, was the " bank guarantee" for the annual statement (Lap Lawn)

What are you referring to.

Immigration require 3 things re banking.

One: bank Letter

Two: 12 months bank statement for ongoing extension or just bank book photocopies for first extension..

Three: update bank book on day of application

On 5/29/2026 at 11:36 AM, DrJack54 said:

The OP did not ask about agent.

He obtained a Non O himself so clearly has the funds in bank.

I have used an agent for years as have many of my expat friends we all have the money in the bank just makes the process easier.

It’s called providing a service.

10 minutes ago, StevieAus said:

It’s called providing a service

You are using agent for commonly referred to as "hand holding service" as you actually provide the funds and maintain financial compliance.