Preparing for my retirement extension.

[StraightTalk]

My Non-Immigrant Visa (Category 'O') Visa was issued in Vientiane on 18 July 2016 and I was admitted to Thailand (Don Mueang) on 23 July 2016.

I transferred from my overseas bank account about THB 1.4M to my Thai bank account, the credit entry in my bank passbook is 24 June 2016.

Three days later I transferred THB 600K out of my bank account to a joint bank account (accessible by my partner and I) leaving a balance of about THB 900K. I.e., the bank balance in my bank pass book on 27 June 2016 is showing THB 900K+.

I am planning to go to my bank this Friday (26/8) requesting the letter required by the Chonburi (Jomtien) Immigration Office and attempt obtaining an extension-of-stay the following Monday (29/8).

Is my timing going for an extension on track and are the fund transfer/credit dates in my bank book agreeable to the authorities?

And is it prudent getting a bank letter for the joint bank account also?

[ubonjoe]

You will have the money in the bank for over 60 days on Monday the 29th when you apply so you will not have a problem.

A bank letter for your joint account will not be needed. It would be wise to have the bank book with you when you apply just in case the were to ask about the transfer out of your account.

 

[OJAS]

The critical date is the "Admitted Until" one which was stamped in your passport at DMK on 23 July. By my reckoning this is 20 October 2016.

 

You will only be able to apply for an extension of stay at Jomtien Immigration no sooner than 45 days before this "Admitted Until" date. By my reckoning this means that the earliest you can apply for your extension there is Tuesday 6 September. You would therefore be jumping the gun by going on Monday 29 August as you were planning.

 

And since only the amount seasoned in an account which is solely in your name is included in Immigration's reckoning of your compliance with the minimum 800,000 THB balance requirement, you would be wasting your time by obtaining a letter for your joint bank account as well.

[StraightTalk]

The bank balance was on 27 June 2016 THB 935K and is today (24/8)  THB 960K.
My attempt for getting an extension will be on 29 August 2016 which is 4 days above the 60 days requirement.

I was not aware the "Admitted Until" need to be considered also when applying for an extension.

Is this a requirement enforced by the Immigration Office at Jomtien only?

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, SouthernDelight said:

The bank balance was on 27 June 2016 THB 935K and is today (24/8)  THB 960K.
My attempt for getting an extension will be on 29 August 2016 which is 4 days above the 60 days requirement.

I was not aware the "Admitted Until" need to be considered also when applying for an extension.

Is this a requirement enforced by the Immigration Office at Jomtien only?

Sorry for not including the requirement that you can only apply for the extension up to 45 days (Jomtien) or 30 days early at some offices in my post.

It is required at all offices.

[pontious]

I would go 30 days before - that seems to be the general position now in Jomtien.

[StraightTalk]

@OJAS - Yes, the "Admit Until" stamp shows 'until 20 Oct 2016.
Thanks for 'jumping-in'; You mitigated undue stress at the immigration office. I'll postpone my application to extend my stay accordingly.

 

@ubonjoe - No need to apologies (we all slip sometimes); The number of posts you respond to is remarkable, to say the least... Thanks for confirming this additional requirement.

 

@pontious - I'll go to the immigration office and try to get a more clearly defined time frame 'from the horse's mouth'.

I'll keep ya'll posted.

[StraightTalk]

Went to the immigration office; According to the ladies occupying the front desk one can apply for the extension not sooner than 30 days before the "Admitted Until" date. I.e. since my "Admitted Until" date is 20 Oct 2016 I can apply for an extension any time after 20 Sep 2016.