PoolHustler Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have been doing my 1 year extension the last 4 years with my son as dependant , once he turns 20yrs old they told me I cannot do anymore. My question is can I change to retirement extension (I'm 52yrs old) and how? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Sure, if you can proof the financial requirements: 1) 800'000 Baht in a Thai bank account for two months (first application) resp. three months (subsequent) OR 2) 65'000 Baht monthly income/pension (equivalent) OR 3) a combination of both (12*monthly plus bank account with no seasoning requirements) Edited August 23, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sure, if you can proof the financial requirements: 1) 800'000 Baht in a Thai bank account for two months (first application) resp. three months (subsequent) OR 2) 65'000 Baht monthly income/pension (equivalent) OR 3) a combination of both (12*monthly plus bank account with no seasoning requirements) so I dont need a different visa, I can do the retirement on my existing Non imm O ? Can I do my first retirement extension in Jomtien ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If you are registered with the Pattaya immigration office as living in their service are, you simply make your next application for extension for the reason of retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration is misreading the clause of the police order for that extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration ismisreading the clause of the police order for that extension. I would confirm my understanding If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Suggest you revisit immigration with plenty of time to spare just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration ismisreading the clause of the police order for that extension. I am the Parent of a Thai, the lady immigration officer actually told me when my son reaches 20yrs old we cannot get the extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 If you are registered with the Pattaya immigration office as living in their service are, you simply make your next application for extension for the reason of retirement. ok thanks, sounds easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration is misreading the clause of the police order for that extension. I am the Parent of a Thai, the lady immigration officer actually told me when my son reaches 20yrs old we cannot get the extension Clause 2.18 (5)of the police order has no age limit for getting the extension based upon being the parent of a Thai. The are applying the age limit for foreign children to get an extension as a family member of a Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration is misreading the clause of the police order for that extension. I am the Parent of a Thai, the lady immigration officer actually told me when my son reaches 20yrs old we cannot get the extension Clause 2.18 (5)of the police order has no age limit for getting the extension based upon being the parent of a Thai. The are applying the age limit for foreign children to get an extension as a family member of a Thai. Thanks, I am sure you are right but how to explain to the immigration official she is wrong, lose face big time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What are you calling a dependent extension. Have you been getting extensions as a parent of a Thai? Or as the parent of a child attending school? If as a parent of a Thai their is no age limit for getting the extension. Immigration is misreading the clause of the police order for that extension. I am the Parent of a Thai, the lady immigration officer actually told me when my son reaches 20yrs old we cannot get the extension Clause 2.18 (5)of the police order has no age limit for getting the extension based upon being the parent of a Thai. The are applying the age limit for foreign children to get an extension as a family member of a Thai. Thanks, I am sure you are right but how to explain to the immigration official she is wrong, lose face big time.... You could try showing them clause 2.18 (5) of Police Order 327/2557 .(4) is the one they are getting the 20 years old from. Police Order 327/2557 Thai text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 i was told the same thing by immigration in Phuket 20 is the oldest UNLESS they are still in school an ur supporting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Suggest to the immigration officer to check with the legal department at immigration headquarters. If you continue to meet the financial requirements (income of 40k per month or 400k in the bank) and continue to live in the same household as your Thai child, you qualify for the parent extension regardless of your child's age and regardless of your own age. This is not a dependent extension, ie it is not necessary that you depend on your child financially or otherwise. It is the same extension for you, the foreign father, living with a family member of Thai nationality, your child, as it was before your child turned 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This is another prime example of how Immigration are misapplying clauses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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