Question Re-retirement Extension

[russianrobert]

Question, my Non Immigrant "O" visa expires on 23rd Sept. I was told to go to Immigration in bangkok one month before it expires to make an extension for 12 months on retirement basis.

Do i have to go exactly i month before?

Also i believe i have to take proof of 800,000 baht in an account which has been there for 3 months. Letter from the bank. The money has been in the account since 13-06-2008. That's less than 3 months but it will be 3 months before Non Immigrant "O" expires.

Can i go on 13th September (that's 3 months and 10 days before expirydate of visa) to get extension or is that too late?

Any help will be gratefully received.

[GuyDow]

You don't have to go one month in advance. The day before will do if you have all your documents in order.

I usually go a week or ten days before expiry in case I need to generate additional documents, and I do have to do this sometimes. For example, you may need to show proof the funds originated from overseas. Depends to a large extent on which immigration office you go to.

[russianrobert]

You don't have to go one month in advance. The day before will do if you have all your documents in order.

I usually go a week or ten days before expiry in case I need to generate additional documents, and I do have to do this sometimes. For example, you may need to show proof the funds originated from overseas. Depends to a large extent on which immigration office you go to.

Thanks for your answer.

The documents i will present are:

Photocopy of passport pages including departure card.

Guarantee letter from bank (800,000 baht)

Photocopy of bank book

2 passport photos

Completed application form

I have a computer generated credit advice/receipt with all the details of the transaction from overseas to Bangkok Bank. Is this okay for proof of transfer? If not what do i need? Anything else?

Thanks again

Robert

[lopburi3]

I would go on the 16th or 17th (13th is Saturday). Be sure you have a new photo 4x6cm for the TM.7 form.

[russianrobert]

I would go on the 16th or 17th (13th is Saturday). Be sure you have a new photo 4x6cm for the TM.7 form.

What about the proof of transfer?

Cheers

[lopburi3]

That probably will not even be asked for as your passbook (have original) will show it with the telex transfer code. The bank letter is simply a letter of account balance and it must match your passbook.

[russianrobert]

That probably will not even be asked for as your passbook (have original) will show it with the telex transfer code. The bank letter is simply a letter of account balance and it must match your passbook.

Thanks for that

[GuyDow]

I usually fully document the transfer from overseas by

1) overseas bank statement showing transfer from my account

2) letter from overseas bank confirming destination and exchange rate applied

3) confirmation from head office of Thai bank that funds have been received

4) bank book from local branch of Thai bank as final destination of funds

This gives a complete picture of the transaction.

Possibly a bit over the top but all these documents are easy to obtain (certainly in my case) and immigration have always kept all of them. I'd rather give them too much than have to make a 2nd visit.

[Jingthing]

I usually fully document the transfer from overseas by

1) overseas bank statement showing transfer from my account

2) letter from overseas bank confirming destination and exchange rate applied

3) confirmation from head office of Thai bank that funds have been received

4) bank book from local branch of Thai bank as final destination of funds

This gives a complete picture of the transaction.

Possibly a bit over the top but all these documents are easy to obtain (certainly in my case) and immigration have always kept all of them. I'd rather give them too much than have to make a 2nd visit.

Up 2 you, but no such proof is required, and my view is we should ONLY give explicitly what is required. If I had all that paper, I would carry it to the interview, and not give it, but be prepared to give it if asked. You almost never will be asked.

[JustinCredible]

I usually fully document the transfer from overseas by

1) overseas bank statement showing transfer from my account

2) letter from overseas bank confirming destination and exchange rate applied

3) confirmation from head office of Thai bank that funds have been received

4) bank book from local branch of Thai bank as final destination of funds

This gives a complete picture of the transaction.

Possibly a bit over the top but all these documents are easy to obtain (certainly in my case) and immigration have always kept all of them. I'd rather give them too much than have to make a 2nd visit.

Up 2 you, but no such proof is required, and my view is we should ONLY give explicitly what is required. If I had all that paper, I would carry it to the interview, and not give it, but be prepared to give it if asked. You almost never will be asked.

Even though the transfer is clearly shown in the Bank Book, Nong Khai still insist on seeing a letter from your Thai Bank confirming that the money was received from overseas. - Guess that's NK for you....

[Jingthing]

Yes, of course, there are variances between officers/offices. NK has a certain reputation. For most of us, the bank book codes are still accepted and you probably won't need anything else. What I do is get a record of the transaction from my Thai bank and save them, but I do not offer them, and don't expect to ever be asked for them.

[mahjongguy]

Yes, of course, there are variances between officers/offices. NK has a certain reputation. For most of us, the bank book codes are still accepted and you probably won't need anything else. What I do is get a record of the transaction from my Thai bank and save them, but I do not offer them, and don't expect to ever be asked for them.

Last year, the officer at Suan Phlu asked for them and complained that I had not gotten them stamped and signed. So, ya never know.

Additional reminder for the OP: take a second photo so you can get a re-entry permit at the same time.

[russianrobert]

Yes, of course, there are variances between officers/offices. NK has a certain reputation. For most of us, the bank book codes are still accepted and you probably won't need anything else. What I do is get a record of the transaction from my Thai bank and save them, but I do not offer them, and don't expect to ever be asked for them.

Last year, the officer at Suan Phlu asked for them and complained that I had not gotten them stamped and signed. So, ya never know.

Additional reminder for the OP: take a second photo so you can get a re-entry permit at the same time.

Thanks for the advise

[GuyDow]

The codes my bank use do not distinguish deposits from abroad from other types of deposit. Since it is a requirement that the funds come from outside Thailand, I need to have other proofs available.

As I have the papers with me I'd rather leave them with Immigration than carry them home. I want them to feel I am trying my hardest to make their lives easy.

Actually, last year I tried to give them only what I thought they needed. When they saw I had other papers with me they said "Wot else yer got?" and had a good rummage through everything I had, picked out what they fancied and gave the remainder back to me. Not a problem, as long as they stamp me up for another year!

[lopburi3]

The problem is for the next guy who arrives with the normal required paperwork and now faces an official believing everyone has much more to offer. It is best to provide what is asked and help keep life simple for everyone.

[GuyDow]

The problem is for the next guy who arrives with the normal required paperwork and now faces an official believing everyone has much more to offer. It is best to provide what is asked and help keep life simple for everyone.

A well made point. I'll try and keep it to the minimum henceforth.

[Jingthing]

Yes, thank you Lopburi, you said it much better than me, but thats exactly how I feel. If everyone did that and left all that paper that was not asked for, and then they started requiring all that from everyone, it would cause a BIG PROBLEM for many people who for one reason or another legitimately don't have or can't get all that paper.