CHECKLIST FOR RETIREMENT EXTENSION

This checklist summarizes the latest information we have on the documentation requirements by
the Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration Office to extend your stay in Thailand on the basis of
retirement (commonly referred to as a retirement visa).
NOTE: If you did not enter Thailand using a Non-Immigrant Visa Click here for a checklist
for getting a Non-Immigrant O Visa from Thai Immigration, which you will be need to get
before doing the following steps for the extension of stay.
More detailed information on extending your stay can be found here. The following is the
documentation required, but remember, the Immigration Office, at their discretion, can ask for
more documentation - we do our best to keep this checklist up to date, if your experience
indicates the list is not complete, please contact us at info@pattayacityexpatsclub.com.

1. Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in the Kingdom, TM.7 (click here for a
blank copy: - Word version or PDF version). Be sure to complete and sign both
the front and back of the form. NOTE: you can print in 2 pages or front & back
Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration accepts the 2 pages stapled together.
2. One photograph 4cm x 6 cm (if needed there is a photo/copy shop next door to
the Chonburi Immigration office that opens at 8am Immigration opens at 8:30am)
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, etc.
b. Page showing the original Non-Immigrant Visa O-A or O (if you renewed
your passport since then, the page in new passport where Immigration transferred
information from your previous passport will suffice)
c. Page(s) showing each subsequent one year extension, if applicable (see
comment in b. above if you have changed passports)
d. Page showing the last entry stamp into Thailand (Note: a member reports that
on his renewal in late August 2012, they wanted something new - a copy of the
page with his entry stamp for his first entry on the original Non-Immigrant Visa (b.
above) if you are renewing, you may want to have a copy in case they ask for it).
6. Photocopy of Departure Card, TM.6 (the card is usually stapled in your passport
upon arrival).

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7. Documentation of Meeting Financial Requirements

a. If using 800,000 Baht in a Thai Bank or a combination of bank balance and
monthly income:
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).
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.
2. Using a combination of income and bank balance, no time
requirement on how long funds should have been in bank. The
monthly income shown in the Embassy letter x 12 months
added to the bank balance should total 800,000 Baht or more
(remember, exchange rates fluctuate, Immigration uses the rate
in effect on the date of application).
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.
b. IF you are using monthly income in total or in part to meet the financial
requirements, an original Embassy Letter from your countrys embassy
attesting to your monthly income. The letter should not be more than 6
months old1. (Thai Immigration will use the exchange rate in effect on the
date of application to convert the monthly income into Baht).
8. Evidence of your current address if you rent, a photocopy of lease/rental
agreement if you own a condo, a photo copy of your house book or other
evidence of ownership (although we have received some reports that this
information was not requested, we have received far more reports that it was
required therefore we have included it in the checklist and suggest you have
copies available as you are most likely to be asked for it).
REMEMBER to sign each photocopied page (this is your certification that the photocopy
is a true copy of the original).

In April & May, we received reports that the validity period was now to be 15 days; however after concerns
were raised by several Embassies on the hardship this would impose on many retirees, Immigration
revised this policy to allow Embassy letters that are no more than 6 months old for more information and
copy of Thai Immigration internal letter dated May 29, 2013 click here.

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CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING A NON-IMMIGRANT O VISA

FROM THAI IMMIGRATION

This checklist summarizes the latest information we have on the documentation requirements if
you also need to obtain a Non-Immigrant O Visa -- NOTE: The checklist below is for those

that are applying for the first time and DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
Foreigners that qualify for retirement extensions can obtain a Non-Immigrant O Visa
from Thai Immigration within Thailand receiving a 90 day permitted stay. Usually
immediately after receiving the Visa, you apply for a one year extension of stay click
here for to go back to the checklist for applying for the extension, which you will need to
do once you receive the Non-Immigrant O Visa (NOTE: For item 7, go ahead and make
two photo copies as you will need the second set to attach to your Application for
Extension Form)
1. Application Form
a. If you entered Thailand as Visa Exempt (30 day permitted stay) - TM.87
Application for Visa (click for blank Word Copy OR pdf Copy)
b. If you entered Thailand on a Tourist Visa (60 day permitted stay) TM.86
Application for Change in Visa (click for blank Word Copy OR pdf Copy)
2. One photograph 4cm x 6 cm (if needed there is a photo/copy shop next door to
the Chonburi Immigration office that opens at 8am Immigration opens at 8:30am)
3. Application fee 2,000 Baht
4. Passport (original)
5. Photocopy of passport pages
a. Identity page(s) showing picture, name, and date issued, etc.
b. If applicable, Page showing the Tourist Visa and if also applicable, your
extension for another 30 days
c. Page showing the latest entry stamp into Thailand
6. Photocopy of Departure Card, TM.6 (this arrival/departure card was completed at
time of entry into Thailand the departure portion should have been stapled in
your passport)

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7. Documentation of Meeting Financial Requirements

a. If using 800,000 Baht in a Thai Bank or a combination of monthly income and
money on deposit in a Thai bank:
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).
ii. Photocopy of your bank passbook Identity page showing name and
account number and page(s) showing funds on deposit Chonburi
Immigration usually asks for at least 3 months of activity or all activity
if account has not been open that long.
NOTE: To apply for an Extension of stay when using the total 800,000+
Baht on deposit in a Thai bank, the funds must have been on deposit at
least two months before applying for an extension. If it has not been on
deposit the prescribed period when applying for the Non-Immigrant O
Visa, Chonburi Immigration usually issues the visa, which is good for a
90 day stay and tell you to come back and apply for the extension after
the money has been on deposit for the required time.
b. IF you are using monthly income in total (equal to at least 65,000 Baht per
month or in part (monthly income x 12 months plus money on deposit in
Thai bank is equal to at least 800,000 Baht) to meet the financial
requirements, an original Embassy Letter from your countrys embassy
attesting to your monthly income. The letter should not be more than 6
months old2. (Thai Immigration will use the exchange rate in effect on the
date of application to convert the monthly income into Baht so it is a good
idea to have a cushion).
NOTE: When using a combination of monthly income and money on deposit,
there is no requirement for the money to have been on deposit a specified
period of time. Consequently, when the Non-Immigrant O Visa is issued,
you will proceed to step 2 applying for the extension of stay.
8. Evidence of your current address if you rent, a photocopy of lease/rental
agreement if you own a condo, a photo copy of your house book or other
evidence of ownership (this item may or may not be requested as part of the
process, so we have included it in the checklist and suggest you have copies
available if you are asked for it). Make two copies as you may need to also include
with your application for extension.
REMEMBER to sign each photocopied page (this is your certification that the photocopy
is a true copy of the original).
2

In April & May, we received reports that the validity period was now to be 15 days; however after concerns
were raised by several Embassies on the hardship this would impose on many retirees, Immigration
revised this policy to allow Embassy letters that are no more than 6 months old for more information and
copy of Thai Immigration internal letter dated May 29, 2013 click here

Updated June 2013