Hi, my 2nd year retirement extension is due on the 20sept, due to unforseen expenses, i will not have the required 800k in the bank, and im loathe to move more money from the Uk because of the low interest rate,

I am going to the Uk in October with my 3yr GF, she has been 2 times before.

Question is, do you think Nong Khia imm would grant me a 1 month visa and when i come back, start the process all over again, I have to apply to them when i want to leave Thai, would these rules still apply in this case?

TIA Lickey.

Hi, my 2nd year retirement extension is due on the 20sept, due to unforseen expenses, i will not have the required 800k in the bank, and im loathe to move more money from the Uk because of the low interest rate,

I am going to the Uk in October with my 3yr GF, she has been 2 times before.

Question is, do you think Nong Khia imm would grant me a 1 month visa and when i come back, start the process all over again, I have to apply to them when i want to leave Thai, would these rules still apply in this case?

TIA Lickey.

You would need to do a border run before 20th Sept if you do not renew.

Not quite sure why you have to apply to Nong Kai to leave Thailand.

When you come back you would have to start all over again.

You could always get a Multi Entry Non O Visa in UK if you wanted.

Believe you are asking for a one month extension rather than the normal 12 month extension and that after return in November you would take care of (not?) extending for the 12 months.

Do not believe extension would be granted but no harm done in asking and perhaps you can come to some arrangement that fits your finances and travel. You are aware that income/pensions can be used in combination with the bank deposit?

Bearing in mind he is talking about Nong Kai Immigration.

Not the most helpful.

your not forgetting the 800,000 has to be in the bank for three months are you?

HL

Its a bit of a long story as to why my balance dropped well below 800k, and im very aware of the 3mnt rule and how to make this up with pension payments from home, or from my savings in the UK,

I was promised the money before my 90 day report on 22june, it didnt happen, i asked Immi about this, and they said ok, we will give a few weeks leeway, Perhaps this is because i have a yellow tabien ban [house book] i dont know?

The reason for my post is i want to cover all eventuallities well in advance so i can be prepared,

Thanks Lickey.

The 3 month rule is one that is usually forgotten about. Remember you do not need ฿800,000 in a Thai Bank account, you can also show you have a monthly income of ฿65,000 or a combination of the two. From the Thai Government Immigration Site:http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=service#

Application Form ( TM 7) with one photograph (size 4x6 cm.)

Passport and its photocopy with certified true copy by the alien

Application fee: 1,900 Baht

Documents required are as follows;

The account deposit with the bank in Thailand of not less than 800,000 Baht.

The proof of such evidence is the updated bank passbook with the certified letter from the bank showing the money in the account of not less than 800,000 Baht which has been deposited in the account for the previous 3 months. OR

Income from pension/social welfare of not less than 65,000 Baht per month.

The proof of such evidence is a letter from the applicant's Embassy or Consulate in Thailand to certify that the applicant receives pension or other income of not less than 65,000 Baht per month. OR

A combination of the account deposite in the bank plus income (from pension or other source per yearX witha combined total of not less than 800,000 Baht

I just got a one year extension on Thursday July 03, I asked for an extension on the 90 Day Non Immigrant O marriage Visa I had but for some reason the immigration officer stamped Retirement in my passport, but that's another story. Issangeorge.

I just got a one year extension on Thursday July 03, I asked for an extension on the 90 Day Non Immigrant O marriage Visa I had but for some reason the immigration officer stamped Retirement in my passport, but that's another story. Issangeorge.

Did you use 800,000 in the bank OR 40,000 a month income.?

Did you take your wife to be interviewed and take your marriage certifcate?

I'm looking at a very similar situation: came over last time on a non-O, changed to a retirement based on income statement from US consulate here in CM. Was told at that time that I would need the 800k in the bank for the next application; the gal, who was very polite and professional, emphasized that point.

We're in the process of remolding a couple of houses, so the money sort of just flows away every month, and there is no way to keep that amount in the bank. I've been looking at just going back to the states and getting a new non-O, but besides not being particularly enamored of wasting time in airports or flying in general, the continuing hikes in airfares doesn't make that a very attractive option.

If lopburi3 is correct, which I know he is most times, and I can apply for the retirement again based on income, it would make me a happy camper.

I'm looking at a very similar situation: came over last time on a non-O, changed to a retirement based on income statement from US consulate here in CM. Was told at that time that I would need the 800k in the bank for the next application; the gal, who was very polite and professional, emphasized that point.

We're in the process of remolding a couple of houses, so the money sort of just flows away every month, and there is no way to keep that amount in the bank. I've been looking at just going back to the states and getting a new non-O, but besides not being particularly enamored of wasting time in airports or flying in general, the continuing hikes in airfares doesn't make that a very attractive option.

If lopburi3 is correct, which I know he is most times, and I can apply for the retirement again based on income, it would make me a happy camper.

Yes. A letter from your Embassy verifying you income of at least 65,000 Baht a month will do the trick, or a combination of bank balance and income.