eriksen Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Greetings all, after researching and getting contradictory answers I now place this issue on this forum and hope you helpfull people can possibly shed some light on this. I am currently on an EDU visa and am considering changing to a RV ..... here in Phuket. No I don't want to leave and comeback unless I have to... Yes I am 50 Yes I can put THB 1 Mill into my Thai account within 3 business days and wait the 2 or 3,months (I have 2 and 3) Hope to hear from those who might know, Thanks in advance,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) You don't change visas. You just change the reason for your extension of stay from education to retirement. You will need to have the money in the bank for 60 days when you do it. Also a letter from school stating you are no longer enrolled as of the date you apply for the new extension. You only need 800K in the bank or proof of income that equals 65K baht or a combination of the two to reach the 800k baht number. Edited October 29, 2013 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabralad Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am faced with this decision next year, I figured its best to stay on edu visa, rather then bring in $27,000 and let in it sit in a no interest account. I think I will need to find a better way to get a retirement visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am faced with this decision next year, I figured its best to stay on edu visa, rather then bring in $27,000 and let in it sit in a no interest account. I think I will need to find a better way to get a retirement visa.What makes you think you would not get any interest. That changed many many years ago. You can get about 3.2% on some fixed term accounts (aka CD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriksen Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am faced with this decision next year, I figured its best to stay on edu visa, rather then bring in $27,000 and let in it sit in a no interest account. I think I will need to find a better way to get a retirement visa.What makes you think you would not get any interest. That changed many many years ago. You can get about 3.2% on some fixed term accounts (aka CD). Yes, I found 2.1 % for 3 or 6 months somewhere,,,, or spend it then make sure u have 800K 2 months prior to the next yearly renew right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriksen Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Its now looking like all info is wrong! Despite a few legal companys telling me their FEES and saying I dont need leave LOS and come back... my reseach is leaning towards the fact that one needs to get and O visa before applying for the RV! It smells of you know what.... and one does not want trouble later on if so... Any true comments would be appreciated all, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiexpat21 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Its now looking like all info is wrong! Despite a few legal companys telling me their FEES and saying I dont need leave LOS and come back... my reseach is leaning towards the fact that one needs to get and O visa before applying for the RV! It smells of you know what.... and one does not want trouble later on if so... Any true comments would be appreciated all, Thanks Post number 2 provided all the information you need. If you disbelieve that information free advise is available from either of the two immigration offices in Phuket. I would advise staying away from "legal" companies you can achieve your aim without their "help" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Its now looking like all info is wrong! Despite a few legal companys telling me their FEES and saying I dont need leave LOS and come back... my reseach is leaning towards the fact that one needs to get and O visa before applying for the RV! It smells of you know what.... and one does not want trouble later on if so... Any true comments would be appreciated all, Thanks There have been several reports on this forum of people changing from an extension based upon education to one for retirement.If you make the mistake of asking to change visas then you will be told no because that is not possible. The only way you will get a non-o visa is to make a trip to a nearby consulate or embassy. I suggest you at least try to change the reason for your extension before doing anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriksen Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Its now looking like all info is wrong! Despite a few legal companys telling me their FEES and saying I dont need leave LOS and come back... my reseach is leaning towards the fact that one needs to get and O visa before applying for the RV! It smells of you know what.... and one does not want trouble later on if so... Any true comments would be appreciated all, Thanks There have been several reports on this forum of people changing from an extension based upon education to one for retirement. If you make the mistake of asking to change visas then you will be told no because that is not possible. OH I SEE, BY NOT BEING SURE WHAT i NEED GET THE WRONG THING, YES.. The only way you will get a non-o visa is to make a trip to a nearby consulate or embassy. SEEM THAT WAY, THANKS. I suggest you at least try to change the reason for your extension before doing anything else. WILL DO, BUT 2 SEPERATE SOURCES SAID I NEED CANCEL EDU VISA FIRST, SCARY AS WHT IF I WANT TO CHANGE EXTENTION THEN THEY SAY "OH" YOU DONT HAVE A VISA ANYMORE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You go in with all the paperwork at the same time and submit it. You don't cancel your existing extension separately from applying for the new one, At the moment you cannot do any thing unless you have the money in the bank for 60 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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