Can I apply for a retirement extension at the Jomtien office after 45-50 days on a non-O visa?

Question

Does anyone have experience of the Jomtien office?  I am aged over 60 and have a non O visa (issued in London) for single entry 90 days but can only stay for 56 days as I need to go back to London for some appointments.  If I deposit the 800,000 funds in advance of arrival, and so have the funds on deposit for the necessary 2 months,  what chance is there that the Jomtien office would accept an early application for a retirement extension after only 45-50 days after arrival.

However, since I currently plan to spend only 3-5 months per year in Thailand and never spend more than 60 days per visit,  I think it will probably be simpler just to return on visa exemptions or another O visa when needed.

However, since I currently plan to spend only 3-5 months per year in Thailand and never spend more than 60 days per visit,  I think it will probably be simpler just to return on visa exemptions or another O visa when needed.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user seeks advice on applying for a retirement extension of their Non O visa at the Jomtien Immigration office after spending only 45-50 days in Thailand, raising concerns about the required 800,000 baht deposit for two months. Comments suggest various options including returning on visa exemptions or applying for a new Non O visa depending on their travel plans, while others recommend contacting the Jomtien office soon after arrival for guidance.

James ******** · Answer

Folks, thank you for your helpful replies. I believe that the OP has a variety of options in answer to his post.

We wish him success in his plans for Thailand.

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Terry *************** · Answer

Keep the money in your UK bank earning interest, when you want to come to Thailand for up to 90 days apply for the Non O, up to 60 days just arrive and get the 60 day visa exemption stamp. having the 800K baht sitting in a Thai bank account earning zero interest when that money could be in a UK bank earning 3.5% around £650. Add on the cost of entry permits, it's actually cheaper just paying £60 fee for the 90 day Non O when needed. The 12 month extension of the Non O only makes sense if you plan on staying in Thailand full time.