charliebadenhop Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I am retired. Got the initial visa 11 months ago. Here is what I believe I need to apply for my extension, along with some questions. Please add items or addend, and delete. Completed TM7 (Can I download this, print, and fill out before going?) Passport Bank book Letter from Bank confirming balance and bank statement. (How far in advance can this be done?) Photo of me- 1 or 2? Copy of- Passport ID page (1 or 2 copies?) Passport all previous retirement extensions (1 or 2 copies?) Passport all previous Visas (1 or 2 copies) Passport departure card (Do I need a copy?) Passport notification of residence (paper stamped into passport). Bank book ID page (1 or 2 copies?) Bank book page showing balance (1 or 2 copies?) /// I have B800,000 in the bank, but would like to offset this with my Social Security statement. Does the statement issued by the US govt. (showing yearly payout) need to be verified by the US Embassy here? Anything else? Anything I show here not needed? TIA, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Moving to the Thai Visas forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 What kind of visa did you get 11 months ago. If it is a OA visa from an embassy or consular you don not need to get a extension for a year if you get a new entry just before it expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebadenhop Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 I got a Non-Imm O in Vientiane, and then extended for reason of retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 10 hours ago, charliebadenhop said: I got a Non-Imm O in Vientiane, and then extended for reason of retirement. So you are applying for a new extension. You will need a completed TM7 form with a 4 X 6 cm photo attached, Download and print 2 sided, TM7 form PDF or MS word document TM7 form MS word doc One copy of the following. attached to form. Passport photo page, visa, entry stamp, current extension and all other pages that have something for Thailand on it. TM6 departure card Bank book pages. The money will need to be in the bank for 3 months. Original of bank letter. Not sure what you mean by " Passport notification of residence (paper stamped into passport)", You will need some proof of address. You might need one other photo beside the one on the TM7 form for the personal info form. You can do an income affidavit at the US embassy to prove your social security income. They will not certify your SS statement. Info and online form to complete and print affidavit is here. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/notaries-public/income-affidavit/ You will need to make an appointment at the embassy to it. Info: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/acsappointment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Copies are cheap , so I take a big envelope of 3 of each , and Farang Tourist / Imm 'helper' helps me to put in order the pages at Immigration - theres nothing worse than having to go back downstairs for 1 more copy of one page. Sign the bottom of all photocopies. Nothing wrong with download and printing TM 7. You need 1 set of copies of bank book pages. Photocopy Departure Card. You'll need 3 photos if also doing any re-entry permit ( well I did at HKT ) I dont know about USA stuff. Do you already have a form stapled in your passport called 'Receipt of Notification' ? I do - and it pertained to "proving" where I lived last year ( and still do ) and requires more paperwork. Check this site http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/ExtendingStay.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksam Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I am about to do same as OP. Same situation. I was under the impression that proof of where you live was only required if you had changed residence from when you previously obtain the 12 month permission of stay based on retirement. Seems I am incorrect. I use CW Edited August 30, 2016 by jacksam spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrymac Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Applied for my first extension of my non o visa for retirement at Koh Samui last week, and even though I had letter from U.K. Embassy showing well in excess of 65,000 baht monthly income, I had to show a Thai bank book ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, gerrymac said: Applied for my first extension of my non o visa for retirement at Koh Samui last week, and even though I had letter from U.K. Embassy showing well in excess of 65,000 baht monthly income, I had to show a Thai bank book ! Sometimes they like to see evidence of cash movement. Samui are fussier than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, jacksam said: I am about to do same as OP. Same situation. I was under the impression that proof of where you live was only required if you had changed residence from when you previously obtain the 12 month permission of stay based on retirement. Seems I am incorrect. I use CW At CW you will not need proof of residence unless you have changed your address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebadenhop Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 When I needed proof of residence for my drivers license I got it at immigration, so I am assuming I don't need to "again" prove where I live. Yes" And thanks for all the other info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, charliebadenhop said: When I needed proof of residence for my drivers license I got it at immigration, so I am assuming I don't need to "again" prove where I live. Yes" And thanks for all the other info! It depends upon where you are applying for the extension. Some offices want proof of residence for every extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebadenhop Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 I am in Chiang Rai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 33 minutes ago, charliebadenhop said: I am in Chiang Rai... Not sure about what they want. It might be best to have it with you when you apply. I gave you info about getting the income affidavit from the embassy in Bangkok. Since your are in Chiang Rai you would want to get it at the consulate in Chiang Mai. See: https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/chiang-mai/ There is no online form for the affidavit for there. Download it here: https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2016/07/income-affidavit-chiangmai.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebadenhop Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Since I do have enough in the bank, I will just go that route, as getting back and forth to CM just for that is a drag. AND, I also get some money from the Japanese govt. every month. Would I need to go to the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok, or? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Nope. Just include it when you get the affidavit from U.S Embassy. But as you are using the bank method there is no need to visit anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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