Retirement Extension for Dummies ver 2015

[urleft]

BTW, based on my experience, all the paperwork and forms required are still as specified on page 1 of this thread. 

If you get lucky and are chosen for a home visit you will need to make another complete copy after some officials have made notations on the paperwork.  So don't both having another copy beforehand. 

Also, have 2 copies ready of a map to your house.  I made the directions from Buriram City (figured they could find that from KCI) plus I included a picture of the house.  And they seem happier to talk to the significant other rather than the expat. 

[tommynew]

Urleft, what papers did you need for a re-entry visa please

[tommynew]

Sorry, permit

[Freddy]

If you plan to leave Thailand, you might want to get a re-entry permit when you get your new extension.  I get the multiple re-entry permit just for the convenience.   

See post No 2 on this thread

You will need to have:

•   TM 8.
•   Color Photo 4 x 6 cm (I already had mine attached to the TM
•   Passport
•   Copies of all used pages from your Passport.  Sign each page.  Note that KCI will require a copy of the extension you just received, KCI should make that copy for you.
•   1000 Baht for single re-entry, 3800 baht for a multiple re-entry. 

TM 8 attached, can be filled in using word.

[Derek Wa]

Thanks everyone for all the very useful info on this thread.

I will be applying for the first time for a retirement extension at KCI very soon - not my first extension, just my first one at KCI.  I'm already doing 90-day check-ins there.

I'm putting my application package together at the moment, and notice that my photos are more like 5*5cms than the 6*4 required.  If this is a problem is there anywhere near KCI that I can have suitable photos taken?
Also, if I discover on the day that I need an extra copy or two is there anywhere in or near KCI for photocopying?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Freddy]

Not sure about the photo sizes other than I just use passport size. There are photocopy services directly across the street. Hope all goes well.

[urleft]

Thanks everyone for all the very useful info on this thread.

I will be applying for the first time for a retirement extension at KCI very soon - not my first extension, just my first one at KCI.  I'm already doing 90-day check-ins there.

I'm putting my application package together at the moment, and notice that my photos are more like 5*5cms than the 6*4 required.  If this is a problem is there anywhere near KCI that I can have suitable photos taken?
Also, if I discover on the day that I need an extra copy or two is there anywhere in or near KCI for photocopying?

Thanks in advance for your help.

If you want help, my internet shop is prepared to help.  Just PM me for an appointment.  We have a 100% success rate so far, Som Luck just got his. 

[tommynew]

Thankyou Freddy

[Derek Wa]

Thank you Freddy and urleft for your replies.
Thanks too Freddy for your good wishes.

[Somnat]

Just got back from KCI after getting my yearly extension by way of retirement.

I applied one month ago and was put "under consideration"

Nobody called about a house visit and I didn't pursue it.

Had to wait around for a little while for the "boss" to sign off on it.

Nothing said about not being able to work, just an apology for the waiting.

Makes me wonder if there is any criteria at all for the home visit as some others have had !!!!!

[Starman]

Here is a new form for your list, Urleft.

[urleft]

Here is a new form for your list, Urleft.

Is this being used by KCI? 

[Geordie Boy]

No

[Tod Daniels]

This form is sure getting a lot of publicity on the thai related forums scatttered around out on the inter-web. 

FWIW:  I was at Chaengwattana tuesday, showed this form to officers in Section C-1; Non-Immigrant Visa issuing, Section C-2; Re-entry permits, Section L; retirement, marriage,children, Section N; ED visa extensions and not one of them had seen the form. I also asked at the counter where they give out queue tickets AND at the information desk.. None of them had seen it before either.. this guy needs to do a lot better job getting the word out to the people in the trenches pushing paperwork!!

So far it is ONLY being used at the Cham Churi One Stop Center for journalists, BOI companies and a few other demographics of foreigners. It is NOT a real form, also from various reports, it is NOT mandatory to fill out the information either.

[Starman]

I have seen reports of 2 guys being asked to fill out this form when doing 90 day reporting. One got away with filling out some of the info. The other had problems. Both were told that the form will be used nationwide.

As of Wednesday KCI did not have them.

As Tod said it is creating s bit of a stir.