renewal of retirment visa

[bozzman101]

hi guys getting near time to renew
cant remember all the stuff i need two bring

what from number do i need?

bank statement 800k
2 photos
copy of passport
copy house book

have i forgot something?????????


i write it all down this time for neat year!!!!!!

[hhfarang]

Bozz,

I renewed mine last September and here's what I needed/took. I renewed using a pension income rather than the 800,000 baht in a bank account.

For the Retirement renewal

1) TM7 form filled out
2) 1 copy of my passport - photo page, every stamped page, and the attached immigration departure card.
3) 1 4x6 photo
4) Certificate letter from the U.S. Embassy stating the amount of my monthly pension.
5) A copy of my Yellow Book (house registration)
6) A hand drawn map of where my house is (new requirement)
7) 1,900 Baht fee

For the Multiple Re-Entry stamp

1) TM8 form filled out
2) 1 copy of my passport - photo page, every stamped page, and the attached immigration departure card.
3) 1 4x6 photo
4) 3,800 Baht fee

Other than that I had to produce the original of my passport and house registration for verification and that was it! If you use the 800,000 deposit option, you need a letter from the bank (better to get it within 24 hours of going to get the visa to avoid problems) stating your balance, not just your bank book, but you do need the book to show it has been in your account at least 3 months (that is the requirement as far as I know... Lomu?)

[lomuamart]

That seems pretty comprehensive. I don't notice any glaring omissions.
If you rent, then a copy of your rental agreement.
Correct on the 3 months in the bank before you apply for the 800K. If it was a first time application the money only has to be in for 2 months. Make sure that the bank letter and bank book show the same amount. Another reason for getting the letter very close to your application date.
Yes to a hand drawn map with directions to your house.

[bozzman101]

many thanks for the quick response
aprichaited!!!!

[Don East Stand]

Glad to report that I was able to extend my "retirement visa" without any problems on Monday

I was a little bit nervous as I had heard rumours that my wife (also a farang) would have to show the 800,000 Baht income/savings requirement as well, however she was able to piggy back on my income/savings i.e. 800,000.

We did have our marriage certificate with us, and of course copies.

Let's hope the chang doesn't pickle my brain too much and that next year I can also remember everything I need to take along.

[brianks]

Next time you renew, as HHfarang said that most do not know or understand is that you DON't need to have 800,000 thb tied up in in the wonderful fee laden Thailand banks. All you need is the Notarized Certificate from the U.S. Embassy that you have XXXXX monthly income. You put down the amount and swear that it is true. Sure a lot better than letting 800,000 thb sit in whatever bank awaiting to charge you to access it.

[lomuamart]

Next time you renew, as HHfarang said that most do not know or understand is that you DON't need to have 800,000 thb tied up in in the wonderful fee laden Thailand banks. All you need is the Notarized Certificate from the U.S. Embassy that you have XXXXX monthly income. You put down the amount and swear that it is true. Sure a lot better than letting 800,000 thb sit in whatever bank awaiting to charge you to access it.

I think that most US nationals and Imm here are fully aware of the US Embassy's way of notarising income.
As a comparison, the British Embassy require UK bank statements and other documents before they'll issue the letter.
IMHO, it's only a matter of time before Imm here start asking for for further proof of overseas income. No problem for me as I've had to produce it all at my Embassy before.

[richard]

Just heard from a friend up here in KK about his retirement extension. Heres what he sent me


Further to my post re 'Opening of a new Immigration office in Khon Kaen' today I went to do my annual extension in Nong Khai. Changing from Marriage to Retirement I was expecting the run around as I have read in other posts, like wife having to sign to the status change etc.

So armed with two copies of everything I could think of including Grandma's birth certificate and my late fathers inside leg measurement I was fully prepared.

What I was not prepared for was: Only need one copy, no bank statement\letter from Thai bank, no house book\address confirmation, no wife to sign anything, and ! was given back the original of my Embassy letter and told I could use it for the next three years!!! All done and dusted in about 20 minutes.

Well I did my 90 day stamp there and they wer very helpful. The office is about the size of the soi 102 place. The difference is that they have a row of desks outside with all the forms there and one to one assistance in getting your act together. They also have a small room with photcopiers and cameras for photos. Once you have everything together in you go escorted by an assistant. Sit down and crash bang wallop and it is done

[PeteC]

There definitely seems to be a pattern here between heavy expat populated areas and more rural areas.

I have friends who do their retirement visas in Pattaya and it is very similar if not exactly the same as Hua Hin.

I also have friends who do theirs at Mataput, a small out of the way office on the outskirts of Rayong, catering mostly to expat factory management and offshore oil/gas rig crews. Their experience is similar to Richard's friend from Nong Khai. Pete