DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) My year long retirement visa expires in a few days. In fact it retires on the 15th. I hear I have a week's grace period. Is this true? Thx. Also how much baht is the renewal fee at Immigration. Edited February 12, 2014 by DeeMockMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted February 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) No! That said, it's not clear what you actually have in your passport. The grace period is for only reporting your ADDRESS for the 90 day reports. I see the 15th is a Saturday. You might be able to deal with this on the next Monday, not sure, most wouldn't want to be on thin ice like that. Edited February 12, 2014 by Jingthing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Renewal of extension of permission to stay is 1900 Baht. Also may consider a re-entry permit, either single or multiple if you plan on leaving the country on your new extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You only have tomorrow to do your extension. Friday is a holiday. They might not charge overstay if you do it on Monday since it expired on a holiday weekend. But you will need to be sure you have all the required documents needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 No! That said, it's not clear what you actually have in your passport. The grace period is for only reporting your ADDRESS for the 90 day reports. I see the 15th is a Saturday. You might be able to deal with this on the next Monday, not sure, most wouldn't want to be on thin ice like that. Good save thanks. jingthing. I will get out first thing tomorrow. I want to be first few in que. (Seriously.) What is a good time in your opinion? Also do they take only cash or is MasterCard or Visa good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can't speak to tactics, except for Jomtien. I have found at Jomtien arriving later in the afternoon always works for me ... like 2:30 or 3:00. That clearly would not work in all offices or even when Jomtien is super busy. So sorry, I punt on that. Bring CASH! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 You only have tomorrow to do your extension. Friday is a holiday. They might not charge overstay if you do it on Monday since it expired on a holiday weekend. But you will need to be sure you have all the required documents needed. What are these documents? I have recent letter of proof of income over 65,000 baht a month notarized by US consulate. I have current lease. Passport of course. Pictures can be gotten there. Is there anything else? thx ubonjoe. Tomorrow is the goal for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can't speak to tactics, except for Jomtien. I have found at Jomtien arriving later in the afternoon always works for me ... like 2:30 or 3:00. That clearly would not work in all offices or even when Jomtien is super busy. So sorry, I punt on that. Bring CASH! I need to do it the sure and hard way. Get up early and camp out two hours (is that excessive?) before opening. I will be using CM immigration. What time do they open. Do anyone knows? It's obvious i can't play around with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I don't know about your immigration office, but mine asked for a letter from my government to say I was receiving a pension -- that is as well as the embassy letter of confirmation. Also - take copies of everything, take photos, take the bank statements and any other tax certificates, etc that show your pension income. If you get there and you're missing something, you will need to negotiate a return on Monday without penalty. Be Prepared Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Yes, I have heard CM is a problem. Don't they even have an appointment system? Good luck! Edited February 12, 2014 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 CM has an appointment system but you have make it months in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You only have tomorrow to do your extension. Friday is a holiday. They might not charge overstay if you do it on Monday since it expired on a holiday weekend. But you will need to be sure you have all the required documents needed. What are these documents? I have recent letter of proof of income over 65,000 baht a month notarized by US consulate. I have current lease. Passport of course. Pictures can be gotten there. Is there anything else? thx ubonjoe. Tomorrow is the goal for sure. Sorry cant copy and post so it's in long hand. Non-Immigrant visa type 0. Over fifty. not permitted to enter Thailand. Evidence of income 65,000bt a month or 800,00k in Thai bank. Form TM.7 can get that there. Copy of passport (Data page, Visa page, arrival stamp page TM.6) 1 2" passport photo for visa and another if you want an exit visa. 1.900bt CASH 1,000 for exit visa single, Multi 3,800bt. If monies in Thai bank a letter not more than 7 day's old from same, and your pass book made up on the DAY you request your visa. For income from abroad letter from your consulate or embassy confirming all monies not more that 30 day's old. Address confirmation. N/B all copy's must be on a separate page. Hope this help's. Info as of today as just done mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) It might be worth your while bearing in mind for the future that extensions of stay can be applied for up to 30 days before the existing extension expires. Indeed some offices allow this up to 45 days in advance, but I am not sure whether these include CM. Edited February 12, 2014 by OJAS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 A off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 It might be worth your while bearing in mind for the future that extensions of stay can be applied for up to 30 days before the existing extension expires. Indeed some offices allow this up to 45 days in advance, but I am not sure whether these include CM.Was told today that all office's now conform to he 30 day before quota but TIT so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can't speak to tactics, except for Jomtien. I have found at Jomtien arriving later in the afternoon always works for me ... like 2:30 or 3:00. That clearly would not work in all offices or even when Jomtien is super busy. So sorry, I punt on that. Bring CASH! I need to do it the sure and hard way. Get up early and camp out two hours (is that excessive?) before opening. I will be using CM immigration. What time do they open. Do anyone knows? It's obvious i can't play around with this. Doors open at 8:00 for queue numbers and desks start operating at 8:30. And yes, Chiang Mai immigration, if you don't have a queue card, do arrive no later than 7:00AM. Especially since it is a long weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Sorry cant copy and post so it's in long hand. Non-Immigrant visa type 0. Over fifty. not permitted to enter Thailand. Evidence of income 65,000bt a month or 800,00k in Thai bank. Form TM.7 can get that there. Copy of passport (Data page, Visa page, arrival stamp page TM.6) 1 2" passport photo for visa and another if you want an exit visa. 1.900bt CASH 1,000 for exit visa single, Multi 3,800bt. If monies in Thai bank a letter not more than 7 day's old from same, and your pass book made up on the DAY you request your visa. For income from abroad letter from your consulate or embassy confirming all monies not more that 30 day's old. Address confirmation. N/B all copy's must be on a separate page. Hope this help's. Info as of today as just done mine. "Non-Immigrant visa type 0. Over fifty. not permitted to enter Thailand." The O/P said he was "renewing," so presumably he has an extension of stay since you can't renew a visa. He would need a photocopy of the Non-O visa he used to enter the country along with other photocopies, but if he's on an extension, the visa is no longer valid. What does "not permitted to enter Thailand" mean? "1 2" passport photo for visa and another if you want an exit visa. 1.900bt CASH 1,000 for exit visa single, Multi 3,800bt." He wouldn't be getting a visa or an "exit visa." He would be getting an extension of stay and, he might want to get a re-entry permit. You don't need anything to exit and in order to re-enter, he'd need a re-entry permit. Edited February 12, 2014 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 They will probably want to see evidence of foreign income and/or your money in the bank. The letter from the embassy alone is not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) They will probably want to see evidence of foreign income and/or your money in the bank. The letter from the embassy alone is not enough. I got my retirement visa here in Thailand last year. The letter was enough. But just in case i will bring the same letters of proof i brought to my consulate to optain the letter. Edited February 12, 2014 by DeeMockMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 You only have tomorrow to do your extension. Friday is a holiday. They might not charge overstay if you do it on Monday since it expired on a holiday weekend. But you will need to be sure you have all the required documents needed. What are these documents? I have recent letter of proof of income over 65,000 baht a month notarized by US consulate. I have current lease. Passport of course. Pictures can be gotten there. Is there anything else? thx ubonjoe. Tomorrow is the goal for sure. Sorry cant copy and post so it's in long hand.Non-Immigrant visa type 0. Over fifty. not permitted to enter Thailand. Evidence of income 65,000bt a month or 800,00k in Thai bank. Form TM.7 can get that there. Copy of passport (Data page, Visa page, arrival stamp page TM.6) 1 2" passport photo for visa and another if you want an exit visa. 1.900bt CASH 1,000 for exit visa single, Multi 3,800bt. If monies in Thai bank a letter not more than 7 day's old from same, and your pass book made up on the DAY you request your visa. For income from abroad letter from your consulate or embassy confirming all monies not more that 30 day's old. Address confirmation. N/B all copy's must be on a separate page. Hope this help's. Info as of today as just done mine. thx. I have. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can't speak to tactics, except for Jomtien. I have found at Jomtien arriving later in the afternoon always works for me ... like 2:30 or 3:00. That clearly would not work in all offices or even when Jomtien is super busy. So sorry, I punt on that. Bring CASH! I don't think the afternoon would work right now. I was down there last week in the afternoon and they were turning people away - it was crazy busy. Fortunately no one was waiting to report, so I was out of there in a few minutes. To the OP: Queuing up early in the morning, about 60 minutes before opening time may get you in the door first or at least pretty close to first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 They will probably want to see evidence of foreign income and/or your money in the bank. The letter from the embassy alone is not enough. That only applies at few immigration offices. Most accept them with no back up proof. You never need to prove money in the bank if you have a income document. Back up can be a bank book showing funds being transferred in from outside the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarn Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Bring cash. Bring the exact amount of cash. Surprising how Immi officials find it hard to give change when you handover 2 x 1000B for the 1,900B fee. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsterixThai Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 You can prepare the form. You'll save time. http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm7.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkapi Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 You can do it up to one month before, but don't go in even one day late... There is ZERO "grace period" in Bangkok Immigration. If you wait, you just have a little extra paperwork, waiting around, and headache starting from square 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennine Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 according to guidance notes from Immigration, a doctor's health certificate is also required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 according to guidance notes from Immigration, a doctor's health certificate is also required. A medical certificate is not required according to police order 777/2551. I don know where you got the guidance notes but they are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMockMark Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mischief managed. Qued up at 7:30 was finished by 10:30. Was 12th in line line over all. And 7th in line for Visas grouped with my type. Needed only to bring money, passport, and (in my case) proof of +65,000 BHT monthy income letter from my consulate. Everything else can be gotten there. Thx for the great info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I wouldn't take a chance. I know they are giving grace periods on check ins now, but I'd get it done on time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I wouldn't take a chance. I know they are giving grace periods on check ins now, but I'd get it done on time. They are not giving any grace period for extensions of stay. Only for 90 day reports is 7 days late reporting allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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