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Can I apply for a retirement O visa in London and get a 1 year extension for retirement in Thailand?

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Sep 15, 2025

2 days ago

Peter ******

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I used to have an OA retirement visa but it expired in 2020.  Since then I've had 60 day tourist visas and this year just used the 60 day visa extension.  

I'm now considering applying in London for an O visa, going to Thailand and applying at the Jomtien Immigration office  for a 1 year extension for the purpose of retirement.  I'd make some return trips back to the UK during that year.

Four questions.  1.  Would the Thai Embassy in London issue an O visa for this purpose on proof of sufficient finance in the UK?  

 2. Can I place the necessary money in a Thai bank account say 2 months before arrival in Thailand and so qualify for the visa extension very soon after arrival in Thailand?  

 3.  What is the minimum time I have to wait after arrival in Thailand before I can apply for the 1 year extension?  I ask because the O visa is valid for 3 months but I need to be back in the UK after less than 2 months.  

4.  Doing things this way are a police check, medical certificate and 1 year medical insurance unnecessary?

Will be very grateful for any advice.

Many thanks,

Peter Owen

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice regarding applying for a Thai O visa in London to extend their stay in Thailand for retirement purposes. They inquired about the possibility of obtaining the visa based on financial proof, the timing for depositing funds in a Thai bank, the required waiting period before applying for a 1-year extension, and the necessity of a police check, medical certificate, and insurance for the extension application.

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Ellie *******

Jomtien standard accepts your extension application when you have 30 days or less with your stamp, but will accept it earlier if you provide a reason on your side.

a day ago

Bob **********

In Jomtien you can apply during the last 30 days of your visa your money needs to be seasoned two months before applying

2 days ago

David *******

And just like that Peter, you have the answer’s.

Tod is the man with the correct answers.

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