extension of stay renewal for non-imm o requirements

[JetsetBkk]

I had all paperwork (plus, plus plus) fully completed before making the application.

I had photocopies of all pages of my bank book, a letter about funds held, and a six month statement from my bank.

I photocopied all passport pages and the TM6.

I completed a TM30 and their special Phuket version of the same form. (In fact two of the latter because I was unsure who was supposed to complete part 2) I also had copies of the housebook and chanote with details of my usufruct.

As I had only received about 46 days when I last made the 90 day report in Patong, my lady first went there to try to renew it, and get the residence registration accepted. They refused to accept either and referred her to Phuket City office. It would have been quite simple to explain to clients that the TM47 was now tied in to extensions, but that would've required qualities not possessed by these people.

At Phuket my lady was initially rejected for the extension as I hadn't accompanied her (my wheelchair doesn't negotiate their stairs) and I couldn't be photographed.

We both had to come back the next day, and an officer took my photo in the car park. The photo must be of the applicant!I

On the plus side the place was nearly deserted on Friday morning and the application was assessed quickly. Still had to go back later to collect the PP.

Nice detailed post, OC.

Here's the list of stuff I gave them:

TM7 form completed

Passport pages copied:

- picture page

- last entry stamp

- previous renewal stamp

- current renewal stamp

- arrival card back

- arrival card front

- 90-day notification receipt

- registration of address notification receipt

Bank letter stamped and signed

Bank statements for 3 months stamped and signed

ATM card front face

Bank book information page

I was in & out in 33 minutes having arrived at 8:20.

Another return visit in the pm to pick up passport - about 20 minutes waiting.

[DrDave]

. . .

At Phuket my lady was initially rejected for the extension as I hadn't accompanied her (my wheelchair doesn't negotiate their stairs) and I couldn't be photographed.

We both had to come back the next day, and an officer took my photo in the car park. The photo must be of the applicant!I

On the plus side the place was nearly deserted on Friday morning and the application was assessed quickly. Still had to go back later to collect the PP.

It's really unconscionable that they made you come back the next day to take a photo in the car park. Especially in light of the fact that photos are not taken in all cases.

[skatewash]

Here's the list of stuff I gave them:

TM7 form completed

Passport pages copied:

- picture page

- last entry stamp

- previous renewal stamp

- current renewal stamp

- arrival card back

- arrival card front

- 90-day notification receipt

- registration of address notification receipt

Bank letter stamped and signed

Bank statements for 3 months stamped and signed

ATM card front face

Bank book information page

I was in & out in 33 minutes having arrived at 8:20.

Another return visit in the pm to pick up passport - about 20 minutes waiting.

Just curious. Is there anything written on the back of your arrival/departure card (T.M. 6)? I often wonder why they would want it as mine is blank.

[JetsetBkk]

Here's the list of stuff I gave them:

TM7 form completed

Passport pages copied:

- picture page

- last entry stamp

- previous renewal stamp

- current renewal stamp

- arrival card back

- arrival card front

- 90-day notification receipt

- registration of address notification receipt

Bank letter stamped and signed

Bank statements for 3 months stamped and signed

ATM card front face

Bank book information page

I was in & out in 33 minutes having arrived at 8:20.

Another return visit in the pm to pick up passport - about 20 minutes waiting.

Just curious. Is there anything written on the back of your arrival/departure card (T.M. 6)? I often wonder why they would want it as mine is blank.

I guess it depends on what you call the back and what you call the front.

My card is very old. The TM number is on (what I call) the front, and the other side has a pale (now, very pale) "Admitted Until" stamp on it:

Front: Back:

But... thinking about it a bit more... I think that is the wrong way round!

The side with the title and stamp should almost certainly be considered as the front, and the side with the TM number as the back. Ah well, you live and learn.

[LivinginKata]

Just curious. Is there anything written on the back of your arrival/departure card (T.M. 6)? I often wonder why they would want it as mine is blank.

Exactly. Just checked my departure card - nothing at all on the back - blank. As far as I remember that's always been the case ver many many years.

[baggies666]

I did my 1st retirement extension today no problems phuket town, 45 mins then back at 2.30pm picked up my passport and added reentry permit, the info in this topic meant I had everything I needed thanks

Edited May 7, 2015 by baggies666

[JetsetBkk]

I did my 1st retirement extension today no problems phuket town, 45 mins then back at 2.30pm picked up my passport and added reentry permit, the info in this topic meant I had everything I needed thanks

That's why we're here.

[phuketrichard]

Here's the list of stuff I gave them:

TM7 form completed

Passport pages copied:

- picture page

- last entry stamp

- previous renewal stamp

- current renewal stamp

- arrival card back

- arrival card front

- 90-day notification receipt

- registration of address notification receipt

Bank letter stamped and signed

Bank statements for 3 months stamped and signed

ATM card front face

Bank book information page

I was in & out in 33 minutes having arrived at 8:20.

Another return visit in the pm to pick up passport - about 20 minutes waiting.

Just curious. Is there anything written on the back of your arrival/departure card (T.M. 6)? I often wonder why they would want it as mine is blank.

I guess it depends on what you call the back and what you call the front.

My card is very old. The TM number is on (what I call) the front, and the other side has a pale (now, very pale) "Admitted Until" stamp on it:

Front: Back:

TM Card small.JPG TM stamp.jpg

But... thinking about it a bit more... I think that is the wrong way round!

The side with the title and stamp should almost certainly be considered as the front, and the side with the TM number as the back. Ah well, you live and learn.

wow;haven't seen one of those in years and years

Dont u ever leave? LOL

[JetsetBkk]

wow;haven't seen one of those in years and years

Dont u ever leave? LOL

Obviously not!

[Old Croc]

wow;haven't seen one of those in years and years

Dont u ever leave? LOL

Obviously not!

Might have to change your nik.

[Badrabbit]

Immigration was very efficient this morning, in and out for 90 day report very quickly, may it continue!

[LivinginKata]

Immigration was very efficient this morning, in and out for 90 day report very quickly, may it continue!

Less people around at this time of the year, many gone back to home country for summer.

[agogohome]

This 36 year old Address Registration form is very confusing! JetsetBkk and Phuketrichard have posted conflicting information as to who fills out section 1 & 2... and both appear to have had their paperwork accepted!

Can someone who actually KNOWS, let me know:

A. Who fills out section 1

B. Who fills out section 2

C. Who signs?

Edited May 29, 2015 by agogohome

[Old Croc]

This 36 year old Address Registration form is very confusing! JetsetBkk and Phuketrichard have posted conflicting information as to who fills out section 1 & 2... and both appear to have had their paperwork accepted!

Can someone who actually KNOWS, let me know:

A. Who fills out section 1

B. Who fills out section 2

C. Who signs?

I completed two forms filled out for either eventuality.

They accepted the one with both sections completed by the home owner.

[Badrabbit]

I filled out the form myself, you have to supply the ID card of the landlord plus rental agreement, my form was accepted!

As long as you have the owners details you can complete the form yourself!

Edited May 29, 2015 by Badrabbit

[agogohome]

I completed two forms filled out for either eventuality.

They accepted the one with both sections completed by the home owner.

That's how it reads to me - and the title of the form IS titled 'Registration for the owner of residence'. However, why do both sections ask for a telephone/fax number and email address. That makes it look like both parties have to complete it. Arrrrrrgh!

[KarenBravo]

Immigration was very efficient this morning, in and out for 90 day report very quickly, may it continue!

Is the 90 day report done upstairs, or downstairs at Phuket immigration?

[agogohome]

Immigration was very efficient this morning, in and out for 90 day report very quickly, may it continue!

Is the 90 day report done upstairs, or downstairs at Phuket immigration?

Downstairs - or do it on-line if you've been here less than a couple of years: http://extranet.immigration.go.th/pibics/online/tm47/TM47Action.do

Edited May 29, 2015 by agogohome

[KarenBravo]

Thanks. Heard that online registration still isn't trouble free, yet.

[agogohome]

Thanks. Heard that online registration still isn't trouble free, yet.

Try it - you might be one of the lucky few!

[JetsetBkk]

I completed two forms filled out for either eventuality.

They accepted the one with both sections completed by the home owner.

That's how it reads to me - and the title of the form IS titled 'Registration for the owner of residence'. However, why do both sections ask for a telephone/fax number and email address. That makes it look like both parties have to complete it. Arrrrrrgh!

I agree. Both parts were completed by my landlord. Part 1 is about the residence and part 2 is about him.

Nothing in it about me.

But if you ARE the owner of the residence... then that's different.

[madmitch]

Do you need a rental agreement? I live in the family house which is in the GF's name. Don't pay any rent.

I went into immigration yesterday (fairly busy for the time of year) to check exactly what's needed this time round and pick up the relevant forms. In the past I have just taken my bank book along with copies of the previous three month's transactions. This has now changed and you need a proper bank statement as well as the letter plus a copy of the front page of the bank book if you are getting an extension of stay using the money in the bank method. According to the volunteer a copy of the book signed and stamped by the bank is also acceptable but I won't risk that!

The official docket on recycled paper that I got yesterday also states you need a copy of the front of an ATM card. Now that's another new one.

[agogohome]

Do you need a rental agreement? I live in the family house which is in the GF's name. Don't pay any rent.

I went into immigration yesterday (fairly busy for the time of year) to check exactly what's needed this time round and pick up the relevant forms. In the past I have just taken my bank book along with copies of the previous three month's transactions. This has now changed and you need a proper bank statement as well as the letter plus a copy of the front page of the bank book if you are getting an extension of stay using the money in the bank method. According to the volunteer a copy of the book signed and stamped by the bank is also acceptable but I won't risk that!

The official docket on recycled paper that I got yesterday also states you need a copy of the front of an ATM card. Now that's another new one.

Your GF needs to complete the 'Registration Form For Owner of Residence', and supply copies of her Tabien Baan and I.D card. Not sure about a rental agreement, but it wouldn't be difficult to buy a standard rental agreement form Tesco/Lotus and have her fill it out.

Edited May 29, 2015 by agogohome

[JetsetBkk]

Do you need a rental agreement? I live in the family house which is in the GF's name. Don't pay any rent.

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I actually took a copy of the rental agreement with me, but didn't hand it over with all the other papers as I know my landlord doesn't want them to know how much I pay him each month - tax evasion?

Immigration didn't ask for it, so I didn't give it.

[thailoneus]

Folks, great current info in this Phuket thread. Thank you.

I am getting ready for my next (6th time) "Extension based on Retirement" i.e. O-A, (in June) using the 800k in bank for 3 months process.

I do have a few specific questions.

1. I did the new "Registration for the Owner of Residence" when it was introduced.i.e. I did it about 5 months ago without any issues. The relevant paper is stapled in my passport. Since then, I have not left the country, nor changed residence.

My Q is...Do I have to re-do the "Registration for the Owner of Residence" at the time I apply for my 1 year extension?

2. The 3 Months Bank Statement - I always use a Savings account simply to show the 800k. I never use this account for anything else, other than flipping the funds from Savings ac to Fixed Deposit back to Savings ac for the Renewal Process. So the 3 Month Bank statement will show one deposit (transferred from a Fixed Deposit account) e.g. on March 5th. It will have no transactions since that date.

Q....Does anyone think this could be an issue?

3. Can some one please post a pic of a 3 month Bank Statement related to a Savings ac?

Thanks to all.

Edited May 30, 2015 by thailoneus

[LivinginKata]

1. I did the new "Registration for the Owner of Residence" when it was introduced.i.e. I did it about 5 months ago without any issues. The relevant paper is stapled in my passport. Since then, I have not left the country, nor changed residence.

My Q is...Do I have to re-do the "Registration for the Owner of Residence" at the time I apply for my 1 year extension?

Technically no if you never left Thailand or stayed in a Thai hotel elsewhere. Yes, best you have a very recent registration form a few days before you apply for your next extension. Although if your landlord has recently registered you online with Immigration. It's still quite a confusing requirement Just last week one of our tenants applied for his next retirement extension, he called me while he was at Immigration asking if we had registered him online. I confirmed that, and we never heard back so I assume Immigration found his registration in their database.

[Badrabbit]

If it's for the same address why would you need to submit another form stating you still live at the same address?

If you change address then you would need to submit another form, why do people make things so complicated!!

Edited May 30, 2015 by Badrabbit

[LivinginKata]

If it's for the same address why would you need to submit another form stating you still live at the same address?

If you change address then you would need to submit another form, why do people make things so complicated!!

quite correct. why they make things so complicated. For example I was up in Bangkok last week,the hotel should have registered me at their hotel, so when I returned back home I had to re-register myself at out Phuket residence. It's all a pain.

[KarenBravo]

I got my first extension about a month ago. Two weeks prior to that, the missus registered me at immigration.

They told her she would never have to do it again as long as we were at the same address.

The bit of paper that was stapled into my passport was the proof of address when I got the one year extension.

I did not need to get a Certificate of Residence.

[Badrabbit]

Will the piece of paper now be accepted as proof of address when buying a car, Motorbike and obtaining a new driving license?