PERMISSIONS TO STAY EXPLAINED

Just think of it like this:A VISA is only used TO ENTER Thailand,A permission to stay is only used to STAY in Thailand.An EXTENSION to stay is only used to EXTEND your stay in Thailand.A WORK PERMIT is only to allow you to WORK in Thailand.A RE-ENTRY permit allows you to enter Thailand without a valid visa and your permission to stay is used instead.

DOCUMENTS FOR RETIREMENT EXTENSION

1. Completed Form TM7.(Must be printed on both sides of 1 sheet).2 Passport + Copies Last Visa,Last Extension permit,Last entry stamp.3. Proof of Address. (one of three options).Condo owners;Blue Tabien Baan.(foreigners name will not appear in the book) + Copy.Title Deeds (Chanote) + Copy,Yellow Tabien Baan (if you possess one) + Copy.A copy of House owners Tabien Baan and ID card.Rental agreement + Copy Yellow Tabien Baan (if you possess one) + Copy. Private Home Not a Rental.Copy of House owners Tabien Baan and ID card.Yellow Tabien + Copy.4. Map pinpointing and detailing address location.5. TM6 Departure card + Copy 6. Passport photo 4 x 6 cm.7.Proof of Funds;If using the funds in the bank method an updated passbook and letter from the bank dated the same day as the application. Funds in the passbook and letter must match.If using the income method, a letter from your Embassy confirming income.You can use a combination of the two methods providing it adds up to 800,000 baht per annum.