Report - Extension of Stay Retirement - Phuket

[Headgame]

I successfully completed my extension of stay today based on retirement at Phuket Town Immigration. Basically, business as usual but some additional requirements.

Firstly, it was very busy. I arrived at 9:15, had my docs reviewed by the farang volunteers and received my number for the queue. My number was called about 10 AM and I went to see the immigration dude who was perhaps having a bad day.
Notwithstanding I ended up providing him with the following based on my circumstances:

- Form TM 7

- Copies (signed) passport pages – Main / Non-O visa / Departure Card / PLUS - last Extension / last 90 day check-in / entry stamp (new requirements)

- Copy of lease (signed) - name / phone number of landlord (new requirement in Phuket)

- Embassy letter confirming monthly income

- Copy of home country ATM

- 2” photo

- 1,900 B

I received my receipt for payment and was asked to wait for my passport. I received my passport at 10:55, double checked to make sure I actually had my extension and I was out the door. Longer process than previous years with some extra requirements but otherwise, no problems or hassles.

[ovenman]

Thanks for the report!

Copy of home country ATM???

[Headgame]

Thanks for the report!

Copy of home country ATM???

My government pension is deposited monthly in my Canadian bank account and TH immigration wants to know how I obtain those funds locally, i.e. with my Canadian bank ATM card. Sorry, I wasn't clear about that.