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Can I apply for a retirement extension in Thailand with a NON-O visa and a Thai bank balance of 800k immediately? Is insurance required?
Dec 28, 2025
2 days ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
You cannot apply for a retirement extension right away if you enter Thailand with a NON-O 90-day visa. Typically, you can only apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your visa, or 45 days or less at certain offices like those in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Phuket. As for the 800k THB requirement, the money must be in your Thai bank account under your name for at least 2 months before applying for the extension. Insurance is not required for the retirement extension.
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