Not that I can argue as my limited knowledge is now exhausted. Ok , As you say then. Where are the rules for your extension of stay then?
They must be in that book of policy. The one and only. I am the only person that has ever seen it to my knowledge, that is. Anybody else like to put up their hand.
Bye the way the rules for obtaining an extension of stay and the conditions of stay of a grant are two different things.
Immigration have been known to 'convert' from a visa exempt entry to an extension of permission to stay.................... where is your visa in those circumstances?
Again I am not certain but what I know is that in these circumstances which they have changed "Officially" only recently you are given an O visa first then you get an extension of stay when that expires. This is what was done for a Forum member only recently. I think a visa of stay on a visa exempt is impossible. Citation is needed on this claim. Your argument based on firm logic is starting to slip.
I am sorry as well for the miss direction of the OP. Normal programming may resume.
CHECKLIST FOR RETIREMENT EXTENSION June 2013
(A) This is the exact wording from the Thai Immigration website:-
2.22 In the case of retirement: Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.
1. Application form
2. Copy of applicant’s passport
3. Evidence of income such as a retirement pension, interest
or dividends; and/or
4. Funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook
(B) Per Pattaya Expats:-
1, Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in the Kingdom, TM.7. (single sheet, front and back). Be sure to complete and sign both the front and back of the form.
2, One photograph – 4cm x 6 cm
3. Application fee of 1,900 Baht
4. Passport (original)
5. Photocopy of passport pages:-
a. Identity page(s) showing picture, name, and date issued,
b. Page showing the original Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” or “O
c. Page(s) showing each subsequent one year extension,
d. Page showing the last entry stamp into Thailand
6. Photocopy of Departure Card, TM.6
7. Documentation of Meeting Financial Requirements
i. Original Letter from your Thai Bank certifying your account and showing your balance (the letter should be dated within the last 7 days – most obtain the day before applying). NOTE: If it is a joint account or a restricted account, it may not be acceptable.
1. If using 800,000 Baht+ to meet financial resources:
a. First (Initial) Application - Needs to show funds have been on deposit at least 2 months before applying.
b. Subsequent (renewal) Application – Needs to show funds have been on deposit for at least 3 months before applying.
ii. Photocopy of your bank passbook Identity page showing name and account number and page(s) showing funds on deposit for the required period if necessary – see i.1. above. NOTE: Have your original passbook with you in case the Immigration Officer wants to verify the photocopy.
NB: If using evidence of income you will need not only the embassy letter but also copies of Thai bank statements showing money in/out – or, UK bank statements/ATM receipts showing withdrawals in Thailand.
8. Evidence of your current address:
If you rent, a photocopy of lease/rental agreement – if you have a house book this should suffice. I have used bank statements etc from the UK but Immigration are just as likely to be happy with your partner signing a copy of her ID to say you reside with her.
REMEMBER to sign each photocopied page (this is your certification that the photocopy is a true copy of the original) and have at least one copy of everything.
(A) Other Forms:-
TM30 – Notification from housemaster.
Immigration income form.
Form acknowledging terms of stay
(B) Re-entry Permit:-
TM8
1 photo 4x6 cm
Passport
Copies of passport pages, as above (including new extension stamp) – sign each page.
1,000 Baht for single re-entry 3,800 Baht for multiple re-entry.
