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Can I apply for a retirement extension 6 weeks before it expires in Thailand?
Visa RulesRetirement ExtensionThailand ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessJomtien Immigration Office
Aug 20, 2018
8 years ago
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI know you can go a month before your retirement extension expires but can you go 6 weeks before?Thanks Guys
TLDR : Answer Summary
You can generally apply for a retirement extension 30 days before your visa expires. However, experiences suggest that in some locations like Jomtien, applicants may be able to apply up to 5 weeks (35 days) in advance if needed. It's advisable to check the specific immigration office's policy, as it may vary by location.
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Fred *********
Bob i went Jomtien 5 weeks before because i was fliying out of the country and wouldn't be there to apply for extention and it was ok
Tod *********
@Fr**
, has a good point (y) IF you can prove you're going to leave before your extension expires and not come back until after it expires many offices will let you apply for a new one before you go. I had a friend get her yearly extension almost 3 months early because she was leaving and not comin' back until after it expired.Reply to
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Tod *********
In Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket you can apply for an extension of say 45 days or less before your current stamp expires.
Most immigration offices allow 30 days or less, and a few (Jomtien of note) allow you to do it when you have 15 days or less.
Most immigration offices allow 30 days or less, and a few (Jomtien of note) allow you to do it when you have 15 days or less.
Tod *********
And what immigration office are you using?
Bob **********
ORIGINAL POSTERJomtien
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