Retirement Visa Renewal 6 Days Late?

[DiNiro]

Unfortunately I transferred the 800,000BT a few days late and it will not be seasoned for the full 90 days when my VISA expires, March 13. The funds will have seasoned the proper 90 days if I wait until March 18.

Is it possible to renew the retirement extension several days late?

[TerryLH]

I would guess no. Once it's expired, there isn't anything to extend.

You could go talk to immigration and ask the question.

If they say no. ask about getting a 7 day extension. Normally they would want to see a ticket out of the country within those 7 days, but if you explain the situation they might allow it.

I think the 7 day extension starts the day you get it, so you might want to ask that question as well so you don't get it too early.

Terry

[Mario2008]

If you also have an income you could use the combined option of income and money in the bank. in that case no seasoning of the money is required.The 7 day extension might be the next best solution.

Normally a few days late is not a problem for getting an extension, but you will be fined for the overstay at 500 baht a day. The 7 day extension is cheaper and keeps you legal.

[DiNiro]

Thank you.

I will go get an income letter from the US Embassy I suppose.

[Mario2008]

Do try to get some proof of your income with you. Sometimes immigration asks for it.

[DiNiro]

Do try to get some proof of your income with you. Sometimes immigration asks for it.

Now the 7 day extension is sounding better......

[Mario2008]

As I said, it is sometimes asked for, but if you do have also 800,000 in the bank I doubt they will make an issue of it if they ask for it and you can't provide the evidence. At worst you can then ask for the extra 7 days.

[Kopitiam]

Ask to see the Officer in the room at the back. He should be able to advise and decide. I had a similar situation recently and he told the officers on the second row to process my application. But do not go too early for your extension, wait until about a week before expiry. Make sure you have all the necessary document/copies (e.g. bank statement, bank book, etc.).

Oops, I did mine at the Phuket Immigration office.

Edited January 22, 2013 by Kopitiam