Retirement Extention Of My Case

[matcha]

I went to B.K.K. emigration at 9/12. I was told I cannot extend my visa on 9/12 but other day.

This is my real story.

My visa expires 10/11.Therefor I go to emmigration at 9/12 every year. I had extended it

until last year. My accout has never been under 650,000B for years and I am keeping

800,000B over for 3 months.

A women Officer said "Can you prove money moving from abroad ?". I said"No. I go back home

country every 3 months. I bring money back then." She said"So,Rules changed. I'll give you 30

day visa.But not today. "

She explained 30 day visa.The visa start from the date you have applied for visa extention.

In my case it starts at 9/12 and ends at 10/11. She told me I have already had visa until 10/11.

She also said "I'll give you 30 day visa next time and I might give one year extention of retirement

when you come back at the expired day of the visa. But you have to keep 800,000B for the 30 days."

I asked her "You mean I must keep 800,000B over for total of 4 months?" She said "YES"

I'll try it again after a few weeks.

[Jingthing]

Thanks for that, but I really don't understand what this new rule is. It sounds like if you had the proof of transfer you wouldn't have had this problem?

Could you go into more detail about your money transfers? Do you bring in cash? Do you initiate wires from overseas to Thailand? Does your bank book show codes of international transfers?

Edited September 13, 2007 by Jingthing

[lopburi3]

This is about the 3rd case we have seen posted this month of the need to show proof of external origin of 800k money when using the bank deposit method - and if you do not have such proof you receive a 30 day extension of stay - at the end of which you will receive the remainder of the year.

But this poster has more than 30 days remaining on his current extension of stay so is not eligible for a shorter extension. I ran into that regulation several years ago where I needed to return with wife to make a change from support to retirement and officer tried to provide an extension but because I was early they could not do so and refunded my application fee (at that time was paid before entry to extensions room).

Believe he is fine if applies later and money stays in account.

[paulsmithson]

got my retirement visa recently. i use Kasikorn bank and they gave me their standard leeter for immigration saying how much was in my accounts and for how long. I asked them to modify this to state that the monies had been transfered in from abroad. This did the trick and the visa was a doddle.

[Jingthing]

This is about the 3rd case we have seen posted this month of the need to show proof of external origin of 800k money when using the bank deposit method - and if you do not have such proof you receive a 30 day extension of stay - at the end of which you will receive the remainder of the year.

But this poster has more than 30 days remaining on his current extension of stay so is not eligible for a shorter extension. I ran into that regulation several years ago where I needed to return with wife to make a change from support to retirement and officer tried to provide an extension but because I was early they could not do so and refunded my application fee (at that time was paid before entry to extensions room).

Believe he is fine if applies later and money stays in account.

I am confused, as usual. Are you saying he would have been better off applying less than 30 days before expiry? Then, what would have happened?

[lopburi3]

He would have then received the 30 day extension of stay and then received the remainder of the extension when he went back in 30 days (much like the family is done). He will now have to make an extra visit but should work out the same. It does not seem likely he can obtain proof of foreign origin.

[bikerlou47]

got my retirement visa recently. i use Kasikorn bank and they gave me their standard leeter for immigration saying how much was in my accounts and for how long. I asked them to modify this to state that the monies had been transfered in from abroad. This did the trick and the visa was a doddle.

I tried the same thing at my Kasikorn branch and was told I would have to make a written request to Bangkok and they would reply with in the week.

I no longer use Kasikorn.

[matcha]

I tried again at 9/26 and got one year extention.

This time a different officer handled my application.She checked my documents and

said "I give you 30day visa . BUT if you give me more documents, I will give you

one year extention today ."

The doccuments are CREDIT ADVICE & a guarantee letter from bank

(Bank Transfer Certificate from abroad). But I have never transfer money for 3 years.

She said"you tranfered 80KB from abroad when you applied a retirement visa 4 years ago.

It is"

Of course,I went to B.K.K. Bank in Silom and got the documents back in 45 min.Price is 200B.

I believe keeping money 80KB for 3months is the most important.

GOOD LUCK.

[warriors]

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This time a different officer handled my application.

I believe keeping money 80KB for 3months is the most important.

Along with an Officer with a brain.

My officer said a NEW 800,000 had to be there for 3 months each year . Some on this site think not ( re new money) I for one are not taking any risks next year and will always show New 800,000. money coming in.

[Artisi]

I will apply for renewal of my "retirement" visa in a few weeks, having a good contact inside Suan Plu I always check the latest "rules" and it seems they are now looking for proof of the funds coming into the country - "not bank book but paper" seems they now want a certified statement of international transfers. This is not difficult if you approach the bank with your documents/ bankbook etc.

[Jingthing]

My officer said a NEW 800,000 had to be there for 3 months each year . Some on this site think not ( re new money) I for one are not taking any risks next year and will always show New 800,000. money coming in.

If this is a new rule change, it is HUGE news. There have been just a few people who have reported this being mentioned, I think all in Bangkok. What is going on? Is this for real or the work of just one totally misinformed officer in Bangkok? As of now, this is definitely not in any WRITTEN rule.

Edited September 29, 2007 by Jingthing

[Artisi]

My officer said a NEW 800,000 had to be there for 3 months each year . Some on this site think not ( re new money) I for one are not taking any risks next year and will always show New 800,000. money coming in.

If this is a new rule change, it is HUGE news. There have been just a few people who have reported this being mentioned, I think all in Bangkok. What is going on? Is this for real or the work of just one totally misinformed officer in Bangkok? As of now, this is definitely not in any WRITTEN rule.

From my point of view - my contact will only be passing on what is a directive - rightly or wrongly.

[lopburi3]

What I have seen is a request to show that a total of 800k has been remitted at some time into Thailand if you are using the 800k bank deposit method. There has not been anyone required to have a "new" 800k per year that I have seen and people have been told to bring in transfers from many years earlier if that is when they were made. And those without the proof have still received the extension of stay after a one month review period. In post #10 see nothing that says the money must be new, but it could be taken that way if that is what you are expecting.

[MaximumSecurity]

For an easier retirement visa, try getting a notarized affidavit of monthly income from your embassy. If you bring this to immigration, you do not need to have any money in the bank nor get a medical certificate. But bring your Thai bankbook and ATM card anyway.

[Artisi]

What I have seen is a request to show that a total of 800k has been remitted at some time into Thailand if you are using the 800k bank deposit method. There has not been anyone required to have a "new" 800k per year that I have seen and people have been told to bring in transfers from many years earlier if that is when they were made. And those without the proof have still received the extension of stay after a one month review period. In post #10 see nothing that says the money must be new, but it could be taken that way if that is what you are expecting.

Correct - they are talking about any money new or old - in my case quite old - bought in for retirement but which wasn't needed for a visa until last year.