Retirement Extension for Dummies ver 2015

[Freddy]

I think I'll go a couple of weeks before due if they do a home visit and that delays issue I assume the pending stamp covers me past the expiry date and then when issued just backdated to the 16th.

[gotlost]

I think I'll go a couple of weeks before due if they do a home visit and that delays issue I assume the pending stamp covers me past the expiry date and then when issued just backdated to the 16th.

It does.

[CO-CO]

What if you want to leave the country during that under consideration period ?

[Voodoo]

Good Luck... I know I was advised not to.. Best thing to do is to ask them.. That's all that I know... I don't think it's a matter of leaving the country... It's getting back in...

[CO-CO]

Good Luck... I know I was advised not to.. Best thing to do is to ask them.. That's all that I know... I don't think it's a matter of leaving the country... It's getting back in...

Indeed. I can envisage a situation where a re-entry permit could expire during  the under consideration period.

[buckwhelk]

Today I applied for a one year extension of stay based on retirement. I presented the completed documents as identified by Mr Urleft in the OP, apart from an incomplete Income form (I didn't know how to fill it in) which was completed by very friendly lady who processes the documents initially, which I signed. I went the 800K route, so I had a letter from the bank and copies of my bank book. She then asked me to draw a map to my house, but I had one with me which I gave her. She then arranged everything in the correct order and stamped each document. I then signed the stamped documents. She then told me to get another copy. So they needed 2 copies for an extension based on retirement. I was then processed by an official who gave me an "under consideration" stamp and indicated that I would be getting a home visit in 7-10 days. I've had a home visit from KCI before so I know what to expect. I should be getting my passport stamped in early January.

[Freddy]

I also went to renew my retirement extension today. Pretty much exactly the same experience as ' buckwhelk'. Second copy of everything required ( will know for next time'
All paperwork prepared in line with Urlefts guidance and all correct.
I also go the 800,000 route which I keep separate in a fixed savings account. The Officer requested to see what we live on but I was prepared for this and had my current account book with me plus copies of all pages which were added to my pack.
Under consideration, home visit in next couple of weeks and return on 4th January.

And Co Co is correct.......I will have a 15 day period (16th Dec to 4th Jan) when my current re- entry permit will be expired and no replacement until new retirement extension issued. The Officer did acknowledge this and asked if I had any plans to leave the country during that period. As I don't, I guess no huge issue barring emergency requirement to return to UK.
Overall I found the service pretty good today. The young girl at reception is very helpful and all the Officers were friendly and informative.

[Starman]

Sounds like taking a second copy of everything will not work. Looks like the second copy needs to be made after the IO has signed and stamped everything.

[gotlost]

Sounds like taking a second copy of everything will not work. Looks like the second copy needs to be made after the IO has signed and stamped everything.

Its not the IO its the secretary at the front that does all the reviewing of forums, she is not an IO. After she is satisfied with your forums she puts them in a certain order stamps them herself and tells you to go across the highway to make copies. The copy business is so good that 1.5 years back there was only one copy center across from KCI now there are 2.

[Freddy]

She does indeed stamp all the copies but then you have to sign within the stamp. I had signed all mine already but then had to do a 2nd signature inside the stamped box.

[Freddy]

But you are correct. Copy is made prior to seeing the IO.

[Freddy]

I can't understand why they don't set up a copy room on site. I paid 30 baht for the whole set across the street. I would ( and think most) would pay double that for convenience and getting sorted quicker.
Do you suppose they get a kick back from the copy shops?

[Starman]

Splitting hairs,Gotlost. My point is that the person sorting the forms does not want to stamp 2 copies if everything. She/He wants to only stamp once. So taking 2,3,5,10 copies won't make a difference.

[Starman]

Freddy, there was a time that you could get copies done. In the days of going to DanKwian there was a dedicated copy room. Your suggestion of cost is also accurate. It was double.

[gotlost]

I can't understand why they don't set up a copy room on site. I paid 30 baht for the whole set across the street. I would ( and think most) would pay double that for convenience and getting sorted quicker.
Do you suppose they get a kick back from the copy shops?

KCI and the secretary in front that you dealt with got sick and tired of all the cheep Charlie and bitching farangs complaining about paying for copies. This is the same reason KCI stopped issuing Certificate of residency letters. Immigration is not required by any law to make copies for free or issue a CR. So the farang shoot his nuts off. BTW the secretarys old man is a local BIB.. To my knowledge neither copy business is KCI backed. The business to your left of KCI has been in KC for over 9 years.