Documents needed for extension of stay (retirement)

[SkyRider]

This is what I needed last year at Samut Prakan. Have there been any changes to this?

Passport (signed copies of each page)

• Departure Card TM (and signed copy of it
• Deposit 100 baht into bank the same day as going to immigration
• Thai Bank Book 800,000 baht (and signed copy of it)
• Letter from Thai Bank
• Copy of proof of address
• Three(1) 4×5 cm photos
• Completed application TM-7
• 1900 baht

[ubonjoe]

Normally you only need one 4 X 6 cm photo for the TM7 form.

The rest seems to be correct but not sure if Samut Prakan has some of their own requirements.

[Koratdave]

SkyRider

I renewed my extension in December at Samut Prakan.

Agree with your list except :

Never bothered with putting 100 baht into my account i have one year fixed rate account with Bangkok Bank.

You see the front desk. They check all paperwork.

Go into the back room for a photo.

Then you hand all your paperwork to the guy who sits behind the front desk.
In and out in about 25 minutes.

http://www.samutprakanimmigration.go.th/list-of-documents-for-retirement-visa/

[SkyRider]

Normally you only need one 4 X 6 cm photo for the TM7 form.

The rest seems to be correct but not sure if Samut Prakan has some of their own requirements.

Correct, 4 X 6.

And, documents from the owner of my building, confirming that I live here (along with my lease.) That's my proof of address.

[SkyRider]

SkyRider

I renewed my extension in December at Samut Prakan.

Agree with your list except :

Never bothered with putting 100 baht into my account i have one year fixed rate account with Bangkok Bank.

You see the front desk. They check all paperwork.

Go into the back room for a photo.

Then you hand all your paperwork to the guy who sits behind the front desk.

In and out in about 25 minutes.

http://www.samutprakanimmigration.go.th/list-of-documents-for-retirement-visa/

A one year fixed account, I should look into that. Having the bank write the letter that goes along with the deposit is a pain, every year. All the people at the bank today had never done this, they didn't know what to do, I was in that back forever, and I still didn't get what I need.

[Koratdave]

You still need a letter from the bank stating you have the money in the bank.

But i just find it easy to leave the money tied up for a year.

[Issangeorge]

SkyRider

I renewed my extension in December at Samut Prakan.

Agree with your list except :

Never bothered with putting 100 baht into my account i have one year fixed rate account with Bangkok Bank.

You see the front desk. They check all paperwork.

Go into the back room for a photo.

Then you hand all your paperwork to the guy who sits behind the front desk.

In and out in about 25 minutes.

http://www.samutprakanimmigration.go.th/list-of-documents-for-retirement-visa/

[SkyRider]

You still need a letter from the bank stating you have the money in the bank.

But i just find it easy to leave the money tied up for a year.

If I don't have to make that 100 baht deposit, to coordinate with the same day that I go to immigration, then yes, a fixed account sounds easier.

Samut Prakan immigration accepts this, not having the 100 baht deposit on the same day, without a lot of questioning?

This is the first I've heard of this.

[Koratdave]

You will find that topic has been discussed elsewhere on this forum.

It was suggested to me when i used to visit Korat immigration.

Best thing to do is ask them when you renew.