tgeezer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I normally request a proof of funds letter from the Bangkok Bank which takes them a few days to produce. Can anyone confirm that The branch at The Government Center can do a letter while you wait, so that I don't need to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Any full service branch can do a letter while you wait if your account is located there and yes the branch inside Government Center will do for anyone while you wait regardless of where the actual account is located. Believe other banks will also do this at that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Yes, they can produce the letter in approx. 5 to 10 minutes (my personal experience like just last month and the year before) and your account does not have to be with the govt complex branch. They do a lot of such letters at that branch. Cost is 100 baht. Edited October 23, 2013 by Pib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgeezer Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks to both for that vital info, it will save me a lot of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWill Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Is there is anything else needed for the extension based on retirement except for the passport (+ copies), Bank letter and bank book (+ copies) showing funds. I plan to go to the Government Center on Friday. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You should have some proof of address and a 4x6cm photo taken within six months. Fee of 1,900 baht. Get update to bank book downstairs at a bank branch same day (believe most banks can also issue letter there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWill Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks lopburi3, Are the 90-day report and the bank statements showing my address is good enough as a proof of address? Is there a photo shop downstairs in Government Center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 For proof of address it depends but normally they would want a copy of rental contract or a receipt from a long stay residency of some type. Not sure about photo show being downstairs. But you can get them at plenty of places just order 4cm X 6cm photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 If you are doing 90 day reports this must not be your first extension so no new address proof will likely be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Am sure I read a large sign directing to right at bottom of escalator for copies and photos Tuesday this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbledon Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 If i have a nonimmigrant O visa 90 day single and i dont put my money in bank because not sure if i will live there , what is the next possibility if i still want to stay there ........... The rentals i want are requesting for 1 yr leases ...and want to be sure of my desire to retire in thailand before i transfer funds and its turned into Baht ! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Have no idea what you are asking. For retirement extensions you can use income or bank deposit or both in country and out of country you can obtain non immigrant O-A visa for one year stay with funds in home country so do not see a problem staying (but would require a change in visa). That single entry O will only cover 90 days. No reason you could not obtain several tourist visas if you want more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 For proof of address it depends but normally they would want a copy of rental contract or a receipt from a long stay residency of some type. Not sure about photo show being downstairs. But you can get them at plenty of places just order 4cm X 6cm photos. Pattaya/Jomtien refused to accept photo copies of my latest rent receipt and Fed Ex letter adressed to me. They insisted on a rental contract. FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks lopburi3, Are the 90-day report and the bank statements showing my address is good enough as a proof of address? Is .a photo shop downstairs in Government Center? --------------------------- Yes. At the very back rear of the 1st floor there is a place that will do copies of documents and your passport.entries They also will give you 3 (I believe) photos for a 100 Baht fee. They now charge 2 baht per copy, it was just 1 baht per copy but they raised the price this month. They are also advertising that they will fill out the forms (like a TM47) for you for 30 baht, but I've never used their service for that. Edited October 24, 2013 by Mario2008 reply seperated from qoute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox2 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 1. Is it possible to arrive in Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa and then go through the process of applying for a retirement extension? 2. Will a Thai bank accept a USA bank check for the required sum (800,000 baht I believe) in order to meet the retirement visa financial requirement? 3. Is there a visa assistance firm located in Chiang Mai that you can recommend to help with this process? Thanks in advance for any information. vox2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 1. Yes it is possible do a conversion to a non immigrant visa from a 30 day visa exempt entry (it is not a tourist visa) and then after 60 days do the extension of stay but you need to do it within 15 days of arrival. It would be best to get a single entry tourist visa before traveling to give you more time. 2. Yes but you would have to wait for it to clear before it would be credited to your account. Plus you might have problems proving the funds came from outside the country when you do the conversion. It would be best to transfer the funds into the country. 3. Can't answer that question. But would advise that it is not necessary since the process is simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiexpat21 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Better to obtain a single entry "o" visa from a Hon. Consulate in your own country. You would then have the time necessary for financial arrangements to be put in place. Edit Would not be possible to convert a visa exempt entry unless the required funds are available. Edited October 24, 2013 by thaiexpat21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 As said best to arrange wire transfer agreement with your US bank (it often must be done in person) so that once you have an account here you can have them wire transfer the money into that account. You may want to use this also in the future. You do not need any visa assistance firm - you are asking about a one year extension of stay for retirement which is simple and easy - basically just requires proof of financials each year, filling out a TM.7 form and paying the 1,900 baht fee. Any questions posters here can help you with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgeezer Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks to both for that vital info, it will save me a lot of time.Everything is available at the government center. I almost screwed up; apparently the 800,000 has to have been in the bank three months before you apply, not before expiry of the old extension. I cut it a bit fine; money went in on 29/7 visa expires on 29/10. I have to go back on 29th. I can not believe that they are not looking for a backhander, which I would willingly give, but how to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 No they are not looking for a bribe, they simply apply the rules. Don't try to offer them a bribe. It could turn very nasty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgeezer Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 No they are not looking for a bribe, they simply apply the rules. Don't try to offer them a bribe. It could turn very nasty. I wouldn't dream of offering a bribe, someone else will always do that; I think that the going rate to extend your retirement visa is 20,000 Baht. and you don't need 800,000baht in the bank. I wonder if immigration would prefer everybody to do it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox2 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thank you all for the great advice. Saved me a lot of time and confusion. I greatly appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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