Retirement Visa

[Lite Beer]

My money is in a fixed interest acount so should be interesting when I renew my marriage extension in March. The marriage extension not too much of a problem now as my immigration office is not far , but when I move to Khon Kaen next year will be a pain going to Nong Kai every month waiting for it to be aproved.

Perhaps you can let us know how it goes.

I take it you are under 50 so cannot use the retirement route.

I am over 50 but as you say it will mean using more money and I will lose the right to go back to the 400,000 in the bank if I so wish.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Its actually more than 800k when you think about it as the money has to be there for 3 months before at least and must not go below that figure.

the account can go below 800k during the year , but must be topped up to at least 800k 3 months before visa renewal and remain at least 800k until renewal.

Please clarify. Are you saying that the account must not drop below 800k during the period of the extension?

In the case of applicants who were already on extensions prior to the 01 October 2006 rule changes, does the 800k in the account a minimum of three months prior to re-extension apply or has it been 'grandfathered'.

Sorry, I mis-read your post. I see that the amount can fall below 800k but must be topped up to minimum 800k three months prior to application.

Edited January 9, 2007 by PETERTHEEATER

[PETERTHEEATER]

Its actually more than 800k when you think about it as the money has to be there for 3 months before at least and must not go below that figure.

the account can go below 800k during the year , but must be topped up to at least 800k 3 months before visa renewal and remain at least 800k until renewal.

Please clarify. Are you saying that the account must not drop below 800k during the period of the extension?

In the case of applicants who were already on extensions prior to the 01 October 2006 rule changes, does the 800k in the account a minimum of three months prior to re-extension apply or has it been 'grandfathered'.

Sorry, I mis-read your post. I see that the amount can fall below 800k but must be topped up to minimum 800k three months prior to application.

This query is still valid:

In the case of applicants who were already on extensions prior to the 01 October 2006 rule changes, does the 800k in the account a minimum of three months prior to re-extension apply or has it been 'grandfathered?'.

[lopburi3]

All must have a 3 month history but in the case of those in the system it is not being enforced until they believe the word is out. You should be OK this time but not next year.

//That said you should talk with them if it is a problem - with a good display of money in/out they can probably make justified exceptions//

[PETERTHEEATER]

All must have a 3 month history but in the case of those in the system it is not being enforced until they believe the word is out. You should be OK this time but not next year.

//That said you should talk with them if it is a problem - with a good display of money in/out they can probably make justified exceptions//

Thanks Lopburi, this will be my third extension. My 'must leave the Kingdom date is 02 FEB 07. The 3 months (is that 90 days or three calendar months?) that the 800k minimum will have been in the account is 24 JAN 07. However, I shall be making my 90 day report in person on 15 JAN 07 so would submit the extension of stay at the same time.

As to shows of money in/out no problem. I sometimes think that I am paying off the national debt!

I don't anticipate a problem. I deal with the Hua Hin Immigration office and they are very understanding.

Always interested in other applicants experiences though.

I read in this forum, some time ago, that the fourth extension could be given a longer period than the nominal 365 days. Is that so or, under the revised policy, is it annual renewal indefineitely?

Edited January 9, 2007 by PETERTHEEATER