Seligne2 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Today I went to renew for another year my retirement visa. This was my third extension, but never before in Udon (previously in Phuket and in Chiang Mai). The result surprised me. I don't know whether to be concerned or not. Here are the details: In my passport my visa is good until 23 Dec 2015. I have travel plans for Dec, so wanted to renew in Nov. My understanding is that one can renew up to a month before the visa expiration. I handed over my passport, TM7, copies of passport, bank letter, bank books and copies of them, and rent receipts. The officer also wanted a copy of the tabiian baan and ID card of my landlord. So I went to fetch those and came back. All went smoothly. I paid my 1.9k baht and was handed my passport. There was no extension until Dec 2016. Instead, stamped into my passport was this: "UDON THANI IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION APPLICATION OF STAY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION OF THE IMMIGRATION BUREAU APPLICANT MUST CONTACT THIS OFFICE AGAIN ON 23 DEC 2015 [sic]" I don't quite know what to make of this. Should I be concerned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Parrot Fish Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You were applying for an extension of stay and not a Visa. Yes that seems to be the normal procedure at Udon Thani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Nothing to worry about. You can buy a re-entry permit if you want to leave during the under consideration period. It's best to buy it from the office you applied for the extension at and let them know the dates you'll be out of the country incase they want to do a home visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yes, you're right. That's why the title of the post is "Extension of Retirement Visa..." What I do not understand is why I must go there two times to get the extension. Prior extensions were granted on the spot. And are they serious about showing up on one specific day? My Thai was not quite good enough to get to the bottom of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 They have been doing that for some time now at Udon. It may be because the extension has to be approved by a higher ranking officer than one that is normally in the office. You should check back in couple of weeks to see if it is done yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Ujoe, Your knowledge of the immigration system here as well as your knowledge of the proclivities of individual immigration offices is stunning and makes this forum excellent! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Parrot Fish Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yes, you're right. That's why the title of the post is "Extension of Retirement Visa..." What I do not understand is why I must go there two times to get the extension. Prior extensions were granted on the spot. And are they serious about showing up on one specific day? My Thai was not quite good enough to get to the bottom of this. It is an extension of your temporary permission to stay in the Kingdom. Your Visa died long ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarlay Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Can I extend30days more day of my non immigration visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Parrot Fish Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Can I extend30days more day of my non immigration visa? No. But you might be able to extend by 60 days depending on your circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Can I extend30days more day of my non immigration visa? If you are married or have kids you could extend your stay by 60 days for 1,900 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Yes, you're right. That's why the title of the post is "Extension of Retirement Visa..." What I do not understand is why I must go there two times to get the extension. Prior extensions were granted on the spot. And are they serious about showing up on one specific day? My Thai was not quite good enough to get to the bottom of this. "Yes, you're right. That's why the title of the post is "Extension of Retirement Visa..." You're not extending a visa of any sort. You're extending your permission to stay in Thailand. If you want to cross borders without losing that permission, you need a re-entry permit because you no longer have a visa and the extension only allows you to remain in Thailand. Edited November 23, 2015 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 OK, useful info: If I have a visa I can travel elsewhere unimpeded. If I have an extension to a visa I need a re-entry permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 OK, useful info: If I have a visa I can travel elsewhere unimpeded. If I have an extension to a visa I need a re-entry permit. Possibly, depending on the type of visa and assuming it is a multi entry visa. You can also purchase a multi entry with your extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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