SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hi Gents, Well I'm talking about my extension of stay ...but here's the background : Came in from UK on a Hull Non-Immigrant B Visa back in June 2012 Renewed in 2013 on a Dependent extension as have 2 legally declared children with Thai mother but we're not married. I've just realized I've only had 800,000thb in my Thai bank account for 2 months not 3 months .... GULP ! Thoughts anyone ? (I think I'm right in saying 2 is months OK for first extension, 3 months required after that?) Same if I go for retirement extension I presume ? FYI Got to renew by the end of this week ..... Thanks in advance for any tips .... Regards, SB.... Ps I have sufficient UK property rental income so guess I could use that as proof of income but will that require a visit to the British Embassy in BKK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The 800k number is for a retirement extension and does require 3 months for the 2nd extension or more. For an extension based upon being the parent of a Thai it is 400k with no 2 month requirement. Some offices do want 2 months for every extension though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Phew thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Do I need a medical certificate too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 No medical is needed ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Cool thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Last question then.... Just bank book not enough I guess will need a letter from my Thai bank stating current balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 You will need the bank letter and copies of your updated bank book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I just renewed the same visa I also needed Custody papers Map of house Pictures with children around the house and a picture showing number of house landlord id card and tabien bahn copies signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks Ubonjoe. Mr PoolHustler, where did u renew ? (I'm Phuket) .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILT Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> The 800k number is for a retirement extension and does require 3 months for the 2nd extension or more. For an extension based upon being the parent of a Thai it is 400k with no 2 month requirement. Some offices do want 2 months for every extension though. Sorry for being so polite on this forum.............but I have to acknowledge maybe for the first time since joining the best chat forum in the world! that ubonjoe is doing a great service to all the uncertainties of the Thai Immigration system. It has made life here just that more comfortable. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well after a trip to the bank drove to Phuket town and cos of BIG rain didn't get there til 10.45am to find the queue closed til after lunchtime So will try again early tomorrow morning ie 8am ish ! By the way did anyone else need photos of the kids and house number we're talking DEpendant/Guardian Extension here cos My printers out of ink and I cant be bothered hunting/shopping round for colour cartridges !.... Thanks.... SB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am certain you will need the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Photos are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks Gents, got my photos now ! Ready for 2nd attempt tomorrow ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedders Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just renewed the same visa I also needed Custody papers Map of house Pictures with children around the house and a picture showing number of house landlord id card and tabien bahn copies signed Just beware different offices needing different docs. Mine wants tabien baan of both landlord's rented property and his home address as well as his ID, and the new PT30 form completed by the landlord. Letter from child's school confirming attendance. Copy of child's tabien baan as well. Photos together with child inside and outside house as well as in front of school. 3 months above 400,000 not 2. And don't forget map of house has to be hand-drawn - a Google maps print-off is no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Streuth Wedders, which Province you in ? I just renewed the same visaI also neededCustody papersMap of house Pictures with children around the house and a picture showing number of houselandlord id card and tabien bahn copies signed Just beware different offices needing different docs.Mine wants tabien baan of both landlord's rented property and his home address as well as his ID, and the new PT30 form completed by the landlord.Letter from child's school confirming attendance. Copy of child's tabien baan as well. Photos together with child inside and outside house as well as in front of school.3 months above 400,000 not 2.And don't forget map of house has to be hand-drawn - a Google maps print-off is no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jomtien Chonburi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedders Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yes Jomtien. Plus as extensions for dependent child reasons have to be approved in Bangkok, they wanted the entire wad of paoerwork in duplicate. Plus they told me to come back not only with all the correct paperwork but with my five year old (presumably so that they could verify her existence despite all the paperwork). They had a copy of her Thai passport, birth certificate, tabien baan, and the Thai divorce settlement which awarded me 100% custody but apparently that wasn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicbkktxl Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just renewed the same visa I also needed Custody papers Map of house Pictures with children around the house and a picture showing number of house landlord id card and tabien bahn copies signed Never needed custody papers,anyway retirement extension much less paperwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yes I'm thinking I'm going to go retirement Extension from now on, (if the dependent extension doesn't work today) can't do this time as only had the 800k thb in my account for 2 months not three .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If you have any snags for the money in the bank seasoning you can apply for a 60 day extension to visit you child. Phuket immigration has some of it's own rules for things. You did not mention you were there until late in the topic. Just go in today and try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 They liked the photos (if if inside and no house number) Want a rental contract, Tabiaan Bann not enough. Sent me out 3 times to photocopy stuff at different angles Want the Court Document stating I am the legal father CERTIFIED by the Amphur And I took Thai British passports etc etc Wanted the EX's signed Id cos she was on Tabiaan Baan also And more ! NEXT YEAR RETIREMENT VISA FOR SURE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 So I'm off to the Phuket Courts (with Thai solictor just in case) at 9am tomorrow to get a certified copy of the original document I have already ! With original and copies of rental contract also.... If that doesn't suffice then many thanks UBONJOE, I'll try for 60 day extension, season my 800k and try for retirement in 1-2 months time.... Would I be right or wrong in guessing no documents are required for 60 day extension ? MANY Thanks SB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 To apply for the 60 day extension your child will need to be with you. Their birth certificate (plus copy) and house book Plus the normal copies of your passport and TM6 departure card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedders Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Are you still living with the mother? Because legal advice I obtained some time ago was that unmarried farangs with children when the father no longer lives with the mother cannot get this visa even if they share custody unofficially. All along in my case as the divorced father of a Thai child, a key document in both the original visa application and two extensions since was either the ampur divorce settlement specifically stating that I had custody, or if the divorce had to go through the courts, the final settlement docs stating the same. Edited September 11, 2014 by wedders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I went to the Phuket Courts to get today's dated certified copies of the doc stating I was the father of my kids (Cos my Thai solicitors advised me to go Courts that is, great staff cost 100thb) Went to immigration they said NO go Amphur , eventually the boss lady told me I need a Kor Ror Sip Et (11) Cant find that on Google but it does exist Amphur Thaland really nice staff and boss created me 3 copies for each kids, total price 100thb Back to Immigration for 4th time in 3 days, all sorted, took the EX and my kids with me She had to sign forms too and a copy of her Id Had to sign a Criminal check form (see other thread on this) Was given a 90 day extension and told to come back with Passport in 30 days.... GENTS, many thanks to the replies to this thread, if any other NOT so well up on Visas/Extension people (LIKE ME) read this one thing I'd say is go 30 days before your extension expires cos I never knew that before and it might save a lot of rushing around/grief etc etc and many many thanks to Ubonjoe, Time for a CHANG ! Cheers, SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Still wondering why they practically spit on my printed google map and ask me to draw a map by hand .... So I look at the google map and draw a REALLY bad version of it ! WHY would they want a hand drawn S**T copy ? No big deal, just curious !... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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