Retirement extension - how early can one apply?

[tropo]

How early can one apply for a yearly extension based on retirement?... and how long is an Embassy letter indicating monthly income valid?

 

I will be applying at the Jomtien Immigration Office.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

[IMA_FARANG]

 

In theory, as soon as you are qualified.

You must be 50 years of age or greater and if  you  use the Bank funds method your money must be in the bank and "seasoned" for the required time.

In reality, it also depends on the immigration.....some offices don't like you to apply to early.

There is no "hard and fast rule" for all immigration  offices.

 

Generally, a embassy income letter is good for 6 months from the date of issue.

 

[tropo]

20 minutes ago, IMA_FARANG said:

 

In theory, as soon as you are qualified.

You must be 50 years of age or greater and if  you  use the Bank funds method your money must be in the bank and "seasoned" for the required time.

In reality, it also depends on the immigration.....some offices don't like you to apply to early.

There is no "hard and fast rule" for all immigration  offices.

 

Generally, a embassy income letter is good for 6 months from the date of issue.

 

It's not my first time.

[ubonjoe]

Just now, tropo said:

It's not my first time.

At some offices you can apply for the extension up 45 days early and at others 30 days.

Immigration will accept a income letter that is up to 6 months old.

[dabhand]

Understand that renewal up to 45 days early is OK - I applied 40days early last year with no problem.

 

The embassy income letter is valid for 6 months - mine was over 3 months old for this year's renewal and, again, no problem.

 

This is at Jomtien.