Current Requirements for Renewal of Retirement Extension plus Multi Re-entry

[migrant]

Just did my first extension from my first O visa, extended from the 90 days to 12 months like others mentioned. Lomuamart's list was everything we had (Yes did need a separate passport copy for multi re-entry). We went with the income letter from the US embassy.

Took about one hour (including wait time) at HH immigration.

I have renewed my retirement O visa many times in Hua Hin. I get an income affidavit from the U.S embassy. I have never been asked for a Thai ministry stamp in the past. Did you have to do that?

Yes, according to the immigration officer in HH he said because it was my first O visa I needed the stamp. Renewing it doesn't require the stamp.

[SunandFun]

Just did my first extension from my first O visa, extended from the 90 days to 12 months like others mentioned. Lomuamart's list was everything we had (Yes did need a separate passport copy for multi re-entry). We went with the income letter from the US embassy.

Took about one hour (including wait time) at HH immigration.

I have renewed my retirement O visa many times in Hua Hin. I get an income affidavit from the U.S embassy. I have never been asked for a Thai ministry stamp in the past. Did you have to do that?

Yes, according to the immigration officer in HH he said because it was my first O visa I needed the stamp. Renewing it doesn't require the stamp.

In July of last year I was required to get the stamp for my renewal. It would be nice if it was only required the first time as it is a bit of a trek to get to the place where you have to get the stamp.

[m_right]

If needed. How do I go about getting the stamp? In detail please.
I will be going to the US embassy for the affidavit in a couple weeks.
I hope not two trips to Bangkok.

[SunandFun]

If needed. How do I go about getting the stamp? In detail please.
I will be going to the US embassy for the affidavit in a couple weeks.
I hope not two trips to Bangkok.

I had to go back to my posting history but here it is:
While I was in line waiting for an answer at immigration about this, I received this email from MoFA:
" Dear Sir/Madam,

Regarding to your questions, I would like to inform you that for certifying your Income Verification Letter from the US Embassy In Bangkok, you need to contact us in working time and don't need to make an appointment. Our office is located at Legalization Division, Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 123 Changwattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210. We open 8.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m., our services are as following;

Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs :
Regular Services : 08:00 -15:00 hrs. Legalization process takes 3 working days since the day of submission
and complete required documents are accepted. Fee 200 baht/stamp.
Express Services : - Legalization of genuine signature and true copy service available during 08:00-12:00 hrs.
- Legalization of translation document service available during 08:00 - 09:00 hrs.
- Collection time : Within the day of submission. Fee 400 baht/stamp.

Regards,
Legalization Division​ "

[migrant]

The express service is new, found out when I went to stamp my income letter for extending my 90 day to 1 year. But before the wait for the paper was 3 hours for us.

[migrant]

I have renewed my retirement O visa many times in Hua Hin. I get an income affidavit from the U.S embassy. I have never been asked for a Thai ministry stamp in the past. Did you have to do that?

Yes, according to the immigration officer in HH he said because it was my first O visa I needed the stamp. Renewing it doesn't require the stamp.

In July of last year I was required to get the stamp for my renewal. It would be nice if it was only required the first time as it is a bit of a trek to get to the place where you have to get the stamp.

Hmmm interesting. I had many people say they didn't ever get a stamp, so I asked the immigration officer in Hua Hin. He said not needed after the first one.

You are right, the ministry office is a real pain!!

[RCer]

Hmmm interesting. I had many people say they didn't ever get a stamp, so I asked the immigration officer in Hua Hin. He said not needed after the first one.

You are right, the ministry office is a real pain!!

I was told the same thing today. Not needed after the first one.

[lomuamart]

I'm not sure but it may be to do with an upgrade of visa status - ie visa exempt or tourist visa to Non Imm status. In those instances, I've heard that Imm offices may ask for Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmation of Embassy letters.

[SunandFun]

I'm not sure but it may be to do with an upgrade of visa status - ie visa exempt or tourist visa to Non Imm status. In those instances, I've heard that Imm offices may ask for Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmation of Embassy letters.

I was told that it is for any US Income Affidavit. This stamp was needed before you come to immigration. But that was last July. I do not know about any change yet. I was just doing a standard renewal of a retirement visa.

[lomuamart]

Good point.