Pulpeddoes Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This is my second question for the week. Thanks for your patience. I plan to leave the country next month for two months. Upon my return in October, I'll renew my lease for six months instead of one year, because I plan to leave next year for three to six months. (As it is, I will be paying high rent for an apartment that will be unoccupied for two months!) The landlady has already agreed to renew for only six months. I may or may not actually leave after six months, so I want to keep the retirement status; however, I don't want to be hemmed in and prevented from living my life because of a lease (loss of a hefty two months security deposit). When I need to renew the visa in December, - When Immigration sees the six month lease, would they automatically go, "no dice", and put me back in visitor status? - If that is the case, does that mean that I would be granted just 90 days with the option of a one month extension at the end of the 90 days? (meaning I would still have to break my lease and leave after four months instead of six?) - Is there any way around this potential problem, i.e, walking out of there in December with a renewed retirement status stamp? Just thinking ahead. Thanks in advance for your help. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 You worry too much, there is nothing thatsays you have to have a 12 months lease. Just be sure you have a re-entry permit before leaving. I used a month to month lease for years no problem here in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkped Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 When I got my initial retirement extension at Jomtien immigration in March, I was asked for proof of address. I presented my 3 month lease which had less than 3 weeks to run--no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulpeddoes Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hmmm... these responses make me hopeful. I kind of think Immigration may be tougher in Bangkok though. I am hoping more people respond. I have a bit of time, obviously, but I want to know how I need to maneuver when it is time to renew my lease. I am wondering if moe666's comment about the re-entry permit is the key. I do have one now and plan to always have one (multiple, in fact). I spoke to my landlady, who agreed to renew for 6 months but won't go month to month. Here in BKK, I've asked around and was told that as a new tenant, all buildings require one year's commitment for the firs year, so it makes no sense to try to go elsewhere. I may just have to ask them directly next time I report. Hopefully I get someone who is human enough to answer a simple question. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 There is no requirement to have a lease or rental agreement of any length, Just an agreement as proof of residence on the date you apply for the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulpeddoes Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thanks Ubonjoe. I am getting more hopeful by the minute. Seems much of what I read when I decided to get the retirement status may have been false/overblown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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