I am in my fourth year on a retirement visa, the current version of which expires in November.  I am caretaking aging parents in the US and I am never certain when I'll have to scurry back.  I am presently in Thailand.  The questions are:

 

1. I have recently shifted my residence to a new address.  Is there a new form that I must complete and that must be signed by the landlord?  Previously I simply provided copies of the signed lease, but I thought I had read that there is a new form required.

 

2. While I'm here, I'll be selling a motorcycle.  I apparently need some kind of certificate of residence to do this.  Anyone who has done this and could point me in the right direction, I'd be appreciative.

 

3. With my retirement visa expiring in November, how early can I apply for the renewal?  I'd like to do it now, even if it meant losing three months on the visa, as I could be called away overnight, with no guarantee that I'd be able to come back to Thailand for the renewal.

 

Thanks very much.  

 

Norman Sanders

1. There is no new form. But both you and the landowner must report your stay on different forms.

 

2. ...

 

3, You can apply 30 days early and at some places (including BKK) even 45 days early.

With regard the first question. When I moved from Pattaya I never filled in any forms to say I moved and when I went for my 90 days immigration didn't seem interested in my moving either, altho they did mention it.

You say land owner?  I rent a condo from a Japanese woman. She owns the condo not the land. Who are the land owners and how would I find out such info.

Ta.

1. There is no new form. But both you and the landowner must report your stay on different forms.

 

2. ...

 

3, You can apply 30 days early and at some places (including BKK) even 45 days early.

 

Could you kindly indicate the form numbers?  Tks much.

T.M. 28 for you and T.M. 30 for the house master.

Khon Baan Nok, with regard to No. 2 -- you'll need a certificate of residence. What Immigration office do you use? Someone who uses that same office could give you the details. You could also get one from your country's consulate/embassy, but those are more expensive (but maybe quicker or easier to get).

Also, once we know which office you use, we could tell you if you can apply more than 30 days early for your extension.

OP:  Just take note that the Retirement Visa you have been on for 4 years is most likely an 'Extension of Stay based on Retirement'.   When visiting the Immigration Office is it good to use the correct terminology or when asking questions here on Thaivisa Forum.

 

Also - just hang around a while here on TVF (check back in) and a more knowledgeable person than I will arrive who can advise you if or how you can renew your Extension of Stay early (or not).  It doesn't take too long usually but this being a Thai holiday some may be with their Thai spouse and family.

 

When that gets answered remember when leaving Thailand (if your mind is focused on your parents) please don't forget that under an Extension of Stay you must buy a Reentry Permit.  This is very important that you exit Thailand with one of these.  Also at the Immigration office you can buy a multiple Reentry Permit which would give you latitude about coming and going - should you for some reason have to go back and forth. 

 

And in regards to the motorcycle ... post a message in the Motorcycle forum here on TVF... There are experienced motorcycle owners who know the exact answers as to what it will take to sell your motorcycle - documents, etc. ... and it shouldn't take too long to get an answer.

 

Good Luck ... and what kind of motorcycle is that and where are you located?  ... I might be interested.

Edited August 12, 201411 yr by JDGRUEN

Khon Baan Nok, with regard to No. 2 -- you'll need a certificate of residence. What Immigration office do you use? Someone who uses that same office could give you the details. You could also get one from your country's consulate/embassy, but those are more expensive (but maybe quicker or easier to get).

Also, once we know which office you use, we could tell you if you can apply more than 30 days early for your extension.

 

Thank you very much.  I'm in Bangkok, I use Chaeng Wattana.  I sold a boat previously and they would not give the certificate - the boat agent had to do something to solve that problem.

OP:  Just take note that the Retirement Visa you have been on for 4 years is most likely an 'Extension of Stay based on Retirement'.   When visiting the Immigration Office is it good to use the correct terminology or when asking questions here on Thaivisa Forum.

 

Also - just hang around a while here on TVF (check back in) and a more knowledgeable person than I will arrive who can advise you if or how you can renew your Extension of Stay early (or not).  It doesn't take too long usually but this being a Thai holiday some may be with their Thai spouse and family.

 

When that gets answered remember when leaving Thailand (if your mind is focused on your parents) please don't forget that under an Extension of Stay you must buy a Reentry Permit.  This is very important that you exit Thailand with one of these.  Also at the Immigration office you can buy a multiple Reentry Permit which would give you latitude about coming and going - should you for some reason have to go back and forth. 

 

And in regards to the motorcycle ... post a message in the Motorcycle forum here on TVF... There are experienced motorcycle owners who know the exact answers as to what it will take to sell your motorcycle - documents, etc. ... and it shouldn't take too long to get an answer.

 

Good Luck ... and what kind of motorcycle is that and where are you located?  ... I might be interested.

 

Thanks for the pointer on terminology, I will be careful about that.

 

I always buy the multiple re-entry permit for B3,800 - some years I've used it, some not, but it's worth the peace of mind.

 

The bike is a gorgeous BMW R1150GS.  I was keeping the bike in Chaiyaphum, but brought her down yesterday (in the rain).  I'll deliver her to the new owner in Kalasin next week.

You don't need a certificate of residence to sell your bike provided you are the owner in the green book, but you will need your passport and maybe driving license which should be the same address as the green book.

You don't need a certificate of residence to sell your bike provided you are the owner in the green book, but you will need your passport and maybe driving license which should be the same address as the green book.

 

Thank you ATF.  (I have three S&Ws that are a perfect match of your avatar - a 17, a 15, and a 19.)

 

I am the owner in the green book, but my passport has been replaced and I have also changed addresses.  Is that going to be an issue?

 

You don't need a certificate of residence to sell your bike provided you are the owner in the green book, but you will need your passport and maybe driving license which should be the same address as the green book.

 

Thank you ATF.  (I have three S&Ws that are a perfect match of your avatar - a 17, a 15, and a 19.)

 

I am the owner in the green book, but my passport has been replaced and I have also changed addresses.  Is that going to be an issue?

 

 Should be no problem on passport but the advice on no cr is totally incorrect. You must have a cr for buying AND selling a vehicle in Thailand as a foreigner. That said there maybe an LTD that would let you slide but don't count on it.

Edited August 14, 201411 yr by khwaibah

 

You don't need a certificate of residence to sell your bike provided you are the owner in the green book, but you will need your passport and maybe driving license which should be the same address as the green book.

 

Thank you ATF.  (I have three S&Ws that are a perfect match of your avatar - a 17, a 15, and a 19.)

 

I am the owner in the green book, but my passport has been replaced and I have also changed addresses.  Is that going to be an issue?

 

 

 

You may have to update the green book with your new address or show a certificate of residence which you can get from immigration for a couple of hundred baht.

 

Just go around to the Dept of Land Transport with the green book, bike and buyer and they will sort it for you. Which City will you be doing this in?