Where can you go for retirement extension

[GreasyFingers]

I need to go to the embassy in Bangkok for the proof of income statement. Can the application for the retirement extension (second one) be done at immigration in Bangkok or must it be done in the nearest to where you live (in this case Samui). If Bangkok is OK which immigration office.

[steve187]

Local immigration to address

[Lite Beer]

You have to do in Samui.

[GreasyFingers]

I thought that was the case but needed to check. Thanks

[OJAS]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

Edited December 7, 2014 by OJAS

[Suradit69]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And if you or anyone else is an American you could get the affidavit at one of the consular outreach program visits that could be nearer to you than Bangkok, although it's probably too late this time around if your extension expires soon.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

If you plan to visit the US embassy for the affidavit, you should make an appointment first.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/acsappointment.html

Here's the affidavit you can download and print out before going. Wait to sign it in front of the consular officer.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/231771/acs/income_affidavit_template.pdf

Edited December 7, 2014 by Suradit69

[asdecas]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And fifty quid for the pleasure. What a gouge.

[Jeffrey346]

Two weeks ago I went to extend my retirement Visa in KK. I had a certified document from BKK Bank verifying transfers from the US totaling over B900,000. Plus pension verification from the US. My application was denied. They said I needed an Income Document from my Embassy.

They charged me B1900 for a 3 month extension. I went to the US Embassy, got the document [b1650] plus B2900 for airfare and extended my Visa last Thursday. An expensive lesson for sure.

[muffy]

Not seasoned ?

[ableguy]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And if you or anyone else is an American you could get the affidavit at one of the consular outreach program visits that could be nearer to you than Bangkok, although it's probably too late this time around if your extension expires soon.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

If you plan to visit the US embassy for the affidavit, you should make an appointment first.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/acsappointment.html

Here's the affidavit you can download and print out before going. Wait to sign it in front of the consular officer.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/231771/acs/income_affidavit_template.pdf

Not should make an appointment you have to, period , do it on line.

[OJAS]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And fifty quid for the pleasure. What a gouge.

But at least you get a full-page A4 letter for the fifty quid - which, I think, compares favourably to the measly half-page passport stamp for the nearly forty quid you have to pay to Immigration!

[poweratradio]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And if you or anyone else is an American you could get the affidavit at one of the consular outreach program visits that could be nearer to you than Bangkok, although it's probably too late this time around if your extension expires soon.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

If you plan to visit the US embassy for the affidavit, you should make an appointment first.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/acsappointment.html

Here's the affidavit you can download and print out before going. Wait to sign it in front of the consular officer.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/231771/acs/income_affidavit_template.pdf

Hopefully your knowledge extends to Canadians as well. Would love to have the same info you just linked to the Brits and Yanks

[Liquorice]

poweratradio, on 08 Dec 2014 - 01:27, said:

Suradit69, on 07 Dec 2014 - 14:36, said:

OJAS, on 07 Dec 2014 - 13:14, said:

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

And if you or anyone else is an American you could get the affidavit at one of the consular outreach program visits that could be nearer to you than Bangkok, although it's probably too late this time around if your extension expires soon.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

If you plan to visit the US embassy for the affidavit, you should make an appointment first.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/acsappointment.html

Here's the affidavit you can download and print out before going. Wait to sign it in front of the consular officer.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/231771/acs/income_affidavit_template.pdf

Hopefully your knowledge extends to Canadians as well. Would love to have the same info you just linked to the Brits and Yanks

Canadian Embassy

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/consular_services_consulaires/legal-juridiques.aspx?lang=eng

Notarial Services

Notarial Services such as consular declarations, oaths, affirmations, affidavits, statutory declarations and authentications of signatures on documents are provided by the consular section for a fee of CAD $50 per notarization. Please call the consular section of the Embassy to make an appointment and confirm fees. Hours of operation are from 09:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday.

Please note that the Australian Embassies in Laos, Cambodia and Burma do not provide any notarial services for Canadian citizens. Please contact the Embassy of Canada in Bangkok, Thailand, in relation to notarial services.

Reasons for having a document notarized include:

• Marriage in Thailand
• Drivers’ Licence or Vehicle Registration (statement of residence in Thailand)
• Work Permit (General declaration)
• Passport (Statement of Identification)
• Permanent Residence (Statement of Pension)

[wgdanson]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

But 2620 BHt is a total RIP OFF.

[OJAS]

if you're a Brit, no need for a trip to Bangkok all the way from Samui for the Embassy income confirmation letter, you can request this by post - see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301359/Publication._Pension_2014._Master.pdf

Turnaround time 7-10 days in my experience.

But 2620 BHt is a total RIP OFF.

So isn't 1,900 THB for the Immigration stamp in your passport also a total RIP OFF, then??

[TerryLH]

"Two weeks ago I went to extend my retirement Visa in KK. I had a certified document from BKK Bank verifying transfers from the US totaling over B900,000. Plus pension verification from the US. My application was denied."

KK has a local forum that could have given you good info.