'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

[Osandpo]

Ranong border is closed. Can't do anything at Dan Singkhon aside from 90-day reports. Hua Hin is your only option. Can't help on the docs, the rules change every ten minutes!

Thanks!

[Henry 14th]

Annual Extension for dependency Visa.

I was recently divorced and will apply for an extension for my dependency Visa. In the past I have had to produce the house Blue Book as prof of address (PoA).

My dearest ex-wife has control of the Blue Book and will not allow me to use it to assist with the application that ultimately determines whether I can stay here and take care of our son who I have full custody over.

I live in a house under the Usufruct structure and wonder if that document will be sufficient for the PoA.

Does anybody know what is accepted for PoA? I do not have a yellow book but as stated have Usufruct documents detailing my right to reside in the house.

Thanks in advance.


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[Troon Expat]

I have always used the ‘Sales Agreement’ document that was issued when I bought a Condo. It is written in Thai language with name(s) of the purchasers also written in Thai. It also has an official red inked stamp on it. You can use google translator to check your name on the document.

[Henry 14th]

I have always used the ‘Sales Agreement’ document that was issued when I bought a Condo. It is written in Thai language with name(s) of the purchasers also written in Thai. It also has an official red inked stamp on it. You can use google translator to check your name on the document.

Many thanks, I had the Chanote of the house I live in translated and it does indeed have my name on tue as the rightful resident under the Usufruct structures.

Seems that that info should be OK as my proof of residence.

Thanks.


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[hhinner]

Does usufruct prove you live there? You could have usufruct on more than one chanote. Besides, chanotes don't include addresses only land plot identification for use with the land department database.

[jungle]

Has anyone recently had a 1 year extension of stay for retirement on a new “O” visa.

[Edmin]

I went this morning to renew my O-A visa but I was not succeed as I did not have "Thai person guarantor". I live in my Thai friend house who does not live in this province. I have Thai ID card, which, I was thinking, is good guarantee and, Yellow Book. However, it did not impress immigration officer. I do not see any "Thai person guarantee" on the list of required documents published by Immigration Bureau. Anybody knows if this some new requirement? Thanks.

[Robert williams]

I did my non O retirement extension today based on Baht 65,000 a month income
. All papers landlord etc etc were fine when checked by one of the women downstairs. The one and only problem that I did have concerned my re- entry permit the form for which I had completed.I was told to go to the photocopy room and pay to have my passport and some other papers ( unspecified) copied again.
Being short of time I said that I would forget the re- entry and do it at the airport. Her response was to direct me to the queue to have my papers looked at by a different woman. I said check two times? She walked off. The second lady ruffled quickly through what was there without really looking at any of them and directed me to go upstairs to make my visa.
I was left somewhat puzzled. Are there new instructions concerning extra paperwork for a re - entry permit?

[handdrummer]

Paperwork is sat the whim of the officer you speak with.
Things like a Thai to vouch for your existence aren't on the list.
For a marriage visa, the list last year included photos of you & spouse in your bedroom and the officer gave them back.
This is the most Fk'dup country I've ever lived in.

[buksida]

For a marriage visa, the list last year included photos of you & spouse in your bedroom and the officer gave them back.
This is the most Fk'dup country I've ever lived in.

I get asked for those every fuggin' year. They also want a "Thai witness" for a marriage visa extension, which is too impractical for us so I get mine based on child support and their mother is the "witness". These "extras" are down to the individual officers as mentioned, who are usually looking for a brown envelope.

Totally agree on the f'kd up country comment!

[Henry 14th]

Does usufruct prove you live there? You could have usufruct on more than one chanote. Besides, chanotes don't include addresses only land plot identification for use with the land department database.

I wonder what other proof there is in that case? The Blue book has been the source of proof in the past and my name isnt even on that.

The terms of our divorce settlement state that I will reside in the property under the Usufruct structure to care for my Thai child. This is stamped and certified by the ampur and was the requirement stated by the immigration official.


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[hhinner]

Does usufruct prove you live there? You could have usufruct on more than one chanote. Besides, chanotes don't include addresses only land plot identification for use with the land department database.

I wonder what other proof there is in that case? The Blue book has been the source of proof in the past and my name isnt even on that.

The terms of our divorce settlement state that I will reside in the property under the Usufruct structure to care for my Thai child. This is stamped and certified by the ampur and was the requirement stated by the immigration official.


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Yellow house book?

Is your child's name in the blue book? If so, and your reason for stay is to look after the child, that should be quite a good indication of your address.

My question in the first place was out of curiosity about the chanote / usufruct being acceptable to Immigration.

[Henry 14th]

Does usufruct prove you live there? You could have usufruct on more than one chanote. Besides, chanotes don't include addresses only land plot identification for use with the land department database.

I wonder what other proof there is in that case? The Blue book has been the source of proof in the past and my name isnt even on that.

The terms of our divorce settlement state that I will reside in the property under the Usufruct structure to care for my Thai child. This is stamped and certified by the ampur and was the requirement stated by the immigration official.


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Yellow house book?

Is your child's name in the blue book? If so, and your reason for stay is to look after the child, that should be quite a good indication of your address.

My question in the first place was out of curiosity about the chanote / usufruct being acceptable to Immigration.

I couldn’t face the hassle of obtaining the Yellow Book and as of yet the powers that be at immigration haven’t asked for that.

My son’s name is in the blue book and caring for him is the purpose of the visa. I spoke with immigration and it seems that the divorce agreement detailing custody of the child, certified by the ampur, along with chanote, copies of the blue book and the kitchen sink should be enough to verify my address.

Always a nervy time dealing with these people as they essentially dictate whether we continue living here or face starting life again in the UK.


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[hhinner]

Sounds like enough. They might want to visit the house like they do with marriage based extensions.

[handdrummer]

Sounds like enough. They might want to visit the house like they do with marriage based extensions.

They've only done that once in 8 yrs. We always deal with the same officer so maybe he accepts the information that we provide. That, and as mentioned before, he knows our landlady. "Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men?" The Shadow do.