Yearly Visa Extension

[mcgriffith]

This was just taken from the Thai Immigration website. I can't see anywhere that states you need to show proof of where you are living unless there is an updated ammendment somewhere.

List of documents for extension of stay in case of Retirement

1. Application Form ( TM 7) with one photograph (size 4x6 cm.)
   
2. Passport and its photocopy with certified true copy by the alien
   
3. Application fee: 1,900 Baht
   
4. 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.
     

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/ba...hp?page=service#

This was taken from an amendment by Thai immigration and it does ask for where you are staying. Could it be that if you are saying you want an extension because you live live with a wife (excuse the pun) they would want to know where you live with her, but if you are here for retirement you could in fact be moving around quite a lot....couldn't you?

Oh, just cover all bases....and look honest like me

2.18 In the case of being a family member of a Thai national (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse's children): Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

1. Application form 2. Copy of applicant's passport 3. Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency 4. Copy of evidence proving the Thai nationality of the spouse, parents, children, or adopted children, such as a national ID card, copy of household registration

Brilliant, and thanks for that uptheos.

TV always appreciates well-stated and thoughtfully researched posts.

[Thakkar]

did mine tuesday, 2 hrs, which i thought was too slow, was number 8 in the book, when i signed in at 8;40, it was packed, in comparison to phuket , its slow.

still a miserable bunch though, with one thai lady who obviously has no need to use the michrophone, bawling out names as if she was the gestapo commandant, no offence to any 'jormans'

still another 11months 26 days to wait, starting to perspire already.

Must have been the other immigration in Chiang Mai, we also did our visas on Tuesday. Relatively, quick and efficient for two visas and then multiple re entry. All staff involved pleasant

No problem, no proof of residence required, same as op said,copy everything from your passports and bank book.

BTW -

Guess I was wrong. Next time I'll save having to make that copy.

[PeaceBlondie]

I go early each year. Embassy letter for pension income. No bankbook, no proof of residence. No proof of pension beyond embassy/consulate affidavit.