Gonsalviz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I am sure there are threads covering this. I'd be glad if someone could let me know of one. But I can't really see the difference except for the 400,000 less in the bank which is a big plus to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Retirement is slightly easier. Marriage means a smaller financial commitment. You can get a Work Permit with a Marriage Extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) Also easier to obtain permanent residency with marriage extension if have been working/paying tax for 3 years. You apply for both retirement extension or marriage extension at the immigration office covering the area where you live. Edited September 17, 2009 by thaiphoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 400,000 less in the bank is a big plus to me. I think you've answered your own question here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafia Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) 400,000 less in the bank is a big plus to me. I think you've answered your own question here. as long as you remember that when/if the marriage ends thro death or divorce of your spouse, you will need the funds to finance the retirement extension once again, dont rely solely on the 400,000 as you will then 800,000 once again. Edited September 17, 2009 by Tafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryLH Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 The marriage route requires more paperwork as well as two visits to imm instead of one visit (most imm offices) for a retirement extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) Don't forget IF you get "Income from pension/social welfare of not less than 65,000 Baht per month" you don't need to show a big sum (a seasoned 800K or 400K baht) in the bank for a retirement extension of stay. A pension letter from your home country embassy verifying the 65K baht/month pension meets/satisfies the income requirement. And if you fall short of the 65K baht/month pension for a retirement extension, it can be a "combination" of the account deposit in the bank plus income from a pension or other source per year with a combined total of not less than 800,000 Baht. Edited September 17, 2009 by Pib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Don't forget IF you get "Income from pension/social welfare of not less than 65,000 Baht per month" you don't need to show a big sum (a seasoned 800K or 400K baht) in the bank. A pension letter from your home country embassy verifying the 65K baht/month pension meets/satisfies the income requirement. Same as 40K Baht/month,verified from your Embassy,meets/satisfies the income requirement for a marriage extension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Don't forget IF you get "Income from pension/social welfare of not less than 65,000 Baht per month" you don't need to show a big sum (a seasoned 800K or 400K baht) in the bank for a retirement extension of stay. A pension letter from your home country embassy verifying the 65K baht/month pension meets/satisfies the income requirement. And if you fall short of the 65K baht/month pension for a retirement extension, it can be a "combination" of the account deposit in the bank plus income from a pension or other source per year with a combined total of not less than 800,000 Baht. Financial requitements for extension of stay based on retirement are: 800k in the bank for 2 months prior to application OR 65k pension/income a month OR a combination of the two Financial requirements for extension of stay based on marriage are: 400k in the bank for 2 months prior to application OR 40k income a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It should be noted the above is only for the first application - others will require three months in bank if using only bank deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) 400,000 less in the bank is a big plus to me. I think you've answered your own question here. as long as you remember that when/if the marriage ends thro death or divorce of your spouse, you will need the funds to finance the retirement extension once again, dont rely solely on the 400,000 as you will then 800,000 once again. Although there is a chance of this ending from death, it is slight as she is 20 years my junior. Edited September 18, 2009 by Gonsalviz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Thanks all, Any threads listing paperwork requirements for the marriage extension? I think I have all for the retirement side. Edited September 18, 2009 by Gonsalviz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 By the way, does my avatar show for anyone else? I never noticed before but I don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 By the way, does my avatar show for anyone else? I never noticed before but I don't see it. No it doesn't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipse Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 By the way, does my avatar show for anyone else? I never noticed before but I don't see it. Because you have not uploaded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Thanks all,Any threads listing paperwork requirements for the marriage extension? I think I have all for the retirement side. ---------------------------- I am sorry if I am repeating something here, but I like to tell you that there is a massive difference in paperwork between marriage- extension and the much much much more easier retirement-extension. So go for retirement if you can...... just 65.000 baht in income confirmed by your embassy, photos, fill in you application and that should be everything. While a marriage-extension is something like 13-14 different stages to go through.... Glegolo Edited September 18, 2009 by glegolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryLH Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 "I am sorry if I am repeating something here, but I like to tell you that there is a massive difference in paperwork between marriage- extension and the much much much more easier retirement-extension. So go for retirement if you can...... just 65.000 baht in income confirmed by your embassy, photos, fill in you application and that should be everything. While a marriage-extension is something like 13-14 different stages to go through...." I disagree with most of that. Even assuming the money isn't a problem, which it is for some, the word 'massive' and 'much much much' is misleading. For the spouse extension the only extra stuff you need is the marriage certificate and then the spouses info, copy of pp, ID card and house registration. In some cases they'll also ask for some photos. I'm not sure what you mean by "13-14 different stages". 1. You get a 30 day 'under consideration' stamp requiring a second visit to imm. That's only a problem if you live a long ways from your imm office. 2. For a spouse extension you have to take your spouse with you on the first visit. 3. A police officer might visit your home. In most cases they don't. 4. 5. 6. 7. ... 14. I'm sure I'm missing some of the different stages. A spouse extension also allows you to get a work permit so you can work legally. That's important for many, either to supplement their income or to simply give them something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 "I am sorry if I am repeating something here, but I like to tell you that there is a massive difference in paperwork between marriage-extension and the much much much more easier retirement-extension. So go for retirement if you can...... just 65.000 baht in income confirmed by your embassy, photos, fill in you application and that should be everything. While a marriage-extension is something like 13-14 different stages to go through...." I disagree with most of that. Even assuming the money isn't a problem, which it is for some, the word 'massive' and 'much much much' is misleading. For the spouse extension the only extra stuff you need is the marriage certificate and then the spouses info, copy of pp, ID card and house registration. In some cases they'll also ask for some photos. I'm not sure what you mean by "13-14 different stages". 1. You get a 30 day 'under consideration' stamp requiring a second visit to imm. That's only a problem if you live a long ways from your imm office. 2. For a spouse extension you have to take your spouse with you on the first visit. 3. A police officer might visit your home. In most cases they don't. 4. 5. 6. 7. ... 14. I'm sure I'm missing some of the different stages. A spouse extension also allows you to get a work permit so you can work legally. That's important for many, either to supplement their income or to simply give them something to do. But some farang still believe the friendly advice of the lazy Immigration Officer! I only said lazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 By the way, does my avatar show for anyone else? I never noticed before but I don't see it. Because you have not uploaded one. It Shows up on my settings page. What am i doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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