Have i been scammed @ lat p immigration?

[choochoo]

ok, i really doubt it but what do i know.......................lol.

Went today -end game retirement extension.

I have 30 day visa exemp entry. I turned in all paperwork, all went well as i was charged 2000 baht. However instead of getting my non-o on the spot they told me to return on march 24. I will get 90 days which i can then turn into retirement extension. At least thats what i think lady told me.

I havent seen any reports of this intermediary step of waiting 2 weeks for non -o. Can somene explain this.

Also i saw some getting fingerprinted-is this a badge of honor? means you got your retirement visa.

[ubonjoe]

The 2 week wait after applying for a conversion to a 90 day non immigrant visa entry has been reported several times on here.

The finger printing could be for migrant workers.

[Mario2008]

The 2 weeks waiting time is normal, if for a conversion to a non-immigrant based on marriage. Not common for an extension based on retirement, but also not unheard of. Nothing out of the ordinary.

On conversion you will indeed get 90 days to stay and after 60 days (45 days in BKK) you can apply for a 1 year extension of stay.

[ubonjoe]

It is has become more common since CW closed and the temporary offices opened.

[choochoo]

The people being fingerprinted were as far away from immigrant migrant workers as can be. One was a 50 plus farang and one was a 50 plus asian!

[Mario2008]

They started finger printing some time ago at CW-road and than stopped I beleive.

[lopburi3]

They have used both fingerprinting and computer photo systems for extensions of stay. Believe once fingerprinted it may not be required again (unless they don't believe who you are). It seems to be normal to not issue immediate visa entry/extension and a return being required from recent reporting.

[umbanda]

Not worry. The steps are: First: NO valid for 2/3 months. Second: Days before that expiration date, you have to come back to get the retirement extension for one year. Probably they are too busy now to check your stuff and that is why you was asked to come back in few days. Just follow the expiration dates not to miss any. I do not know if there are new policies now and may need fingerprints or something else, like medical exam, etc.

I do not think so.

[Damian Barrett]

with a PR visa you have to give your fingerprints each year

[Mario2008]

with a PR visa you have to give your fingerprints each year

There is no PR visa.

For permaent residency you need to have oyour finger prints taken to check for criminal records. That is a one time event.

[ubonjoe]

with a PR visa you have to give your fingerprints each year

Not unless you apply for a re-entry permit. Otherwise there is no requirement to do anything but report to the police every 5 years.

[sean420]

I get finger printed every time I do visa run to Cambodia.not sure why I'm only 42 might be the reason.