Retirement Visa Extension

[UmpaLumpa]

Hi,

i searched for answers on this forum but could not find any..

my question is:

you are in thailand on a retirement visa, you have a degenerative (ie parkinsons / alzheimer) disease that eventually means not being able to move/speak, but plan to stay in thai until your last days

what happens when the visa expires?? if you are not able to go to immigration by yourelf??

[purushanti]

Well, I do not have your answer, but can share my limited experience. One day, at Immigration, I saw a hospital bed with a man in it, attached to, I guess, an IV drip.

Bumrungard Hospital, as also Buddy's Lodge, has at least once -a month visits by Immigration.. Perhaps some officer leaves their office area and visits rooms????

What I am trying to say is there must be some accommodation for your case.

Apparently they do go to the home to check on the validity of marriage visas

Perhaps a friend could go to one of the 3 Immigration sites, and find out for you.. If you need help in that regard, PM me..

May your health improve.

Perhaps give a friend limited power of attorney only to handle your Immigration business, if need be.

[moe666]

You can hire an agent.

[lopburi3]

As said believe a visa service agent can act for you (but think you have to arrange in person). Immigration appears to be able to make arrangements for special cases if you or family/friends talk with them.

[croftrobin]

When I had my stroke in 2008 and was hospitalised, my wife just phoned immigration and told them.

Months later when I was home from hospital they offered to "visit" at home for a small fee, I think under 1000 baht.

But I was on a marriage extension not a retirement as only 42 but the same will apply.

[NancyL]

It's my understanding that the immigration offices can be fairly accomodating if you've lived in the same area for a while, they've gotten to know you, etc. If it's a degenerative disease, you'd have time to explain your situation to them and ask them yourself. If you're hospitalized, the hospital can notify them. Your consulate/embassy could help as well. They will make home visits for someone they know.

[UmpaLumpa]

thanks for all your replies. couldnt answer before as i was out of town.

it is good to know that Imm can be a bit flexible if neessary.

this situation doesnt regard me personally but a person close to me.

again, thanks..