Need some help with extension of stay

[chiangmairick]

Hello,

I had an O-A visa which was issued in the U.S. in Nov 2013, but expired in Nov 2014. I entered Thailand on Sept 22, 2014 and have lived here since. (My 90 Day Notices are current). My questions are -

1) Can I get a new 1 year extension of stay without leaving Thailand? If so, what is the deadline?

2) Do I need, and can I get, a new retirement Non- Immigration O visa in Thailand? (I'm over 50 and can have the 800K baht by combination of income and a Thai bank account) or do I stll have the O-A Visa?

3) Does Chiang Mai Immigration require seasoning of a Thai bank account used for the 800K baht combination method?

4) What is the deadline for a first time deposit in a Thai account if seasoning is required?

5) Would the above seasoning be 60 or 90 days if required?

6) I have read that there will not be a requirement of a medical certificate or police report. Is that correct?

7) If I get a new retirement visa (this time an O visa), will I have do visa/border runs every 90 days?

Thank you very much in advance, Rick G

[peterjackson]

1) Yes.

2) No - Non Imm 'O' Visa is NOT issued in country. A conversion from a TR to a Non 'O' can be done in Thailand though.

3) No

4 & 5) 60 days first time for extension of stay, 90 days for subsequent extensions.

6) Correct for a Non Imm 'O'

7) No border runs with the extension of stay, just 90 reports of living.

I am no expert but have gained invaluable knowledge and assistance from Ubonjoe who most certainly is an expert in this area.

[Lite Beer]

1. Yes you can. Any time during the last 30 days of current stay.

2. No. Just apply for a 12 month extension.

3. No.

4. 60 days first extension. 90 days in future.

5. As above.

6. Nope.

7. No. Report to Immigration every 90 days.

[ubonjoe]

You can apply for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement 30 days before your current permit to stay ends. No need for a different visa other than the OA you used for entry.

You will need to prove the income portion of the 800k by getting a income affidavit from the US consulate in Chiang Mai. The money in the bank is proven by getting a letter from the bank confirming the balance and your bank book showing the money.

[chiangmairick]

A late thanks to ubonjoe, LiteBeer, and peterjackson!