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Can I Apply for a Retirement Visa Extension Before It Expires?

Retirement Visa Visa Extension COVID-19

Pierre *********

asked Apr 26, 2020

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I will need an extension of stay for my retirement visa which will expire on July 6, 2020 ... If I can go there ... I have planned a trip to Canada on June 22 this year before the expiration of my one year extension.

First ... I would like to know if I can proceed to obtain my extension before the expiration date?

Second ... I have to go to the Canadian embassy to obtain the letter certifying my income in Canada ... in the current context, can we do otherwise to obtain this document?

Thank you for your help

Answer summary

The user is seeking guidance on extending their retirement visa, which expires on July 6, 2020, as they have an upcoming trip to Canada. They inquire whether they can apply for the extension before the expiration date and if there are alternative methods to obtain a document verifying their income from the Canadian embassy, considering the COVID-19 situation. Users in the comments provided insights that it's possible to apply for the extension 30 days before the expiration date and emphasized the need for a letter from the embassy certifying income.

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Pierre *********

Ok.. Thanks everybody.... Stay safe...;-)

7 years ago

Pierre *********

Just to complete my questioning ... in the context of COVID19 ... I still have to go to Bangkok to get my affidavit .... and there is no other way

7 years ago

James ********

@Pierre ********

you need the Affidavit of Income from your Embassy. Contact them. Maybe a way they have to issue via mail ?? But contact them soon.

Good luck...

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7 years ago

Benjamin ******

You need to ask your embassy/ Department of State/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs about that. Some nations have consulate offices (i.e. for the USA, there's a consulate office in Chang Mai) and others don't. There may be some way to do it via mail as well.

7 years ago

Pierre *********

I made a mistake.... I mean certifying my income.... Sorry

7 years ago

James ********

@Pierre ********

I thought so..😂

7 years ago

Benjamin ******

That's a big difference. If you are using the income verification method, then yes, you will need a letter from the Canadian embassy verifying that you meet the minimum financial requirements.

7 years ago

Benjamin ******

For your second question:

>I have to go to the Canadian embassy to obtain the letter certifying my return to Canada .

No, you do not need to get a letter from the Canadian embassy saying you will return to Canada to get the extension of stay.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Most offices you can apply 30 days before the last day, so from 6 Jun onward

7 years ago

Pierre *********

Sakon Nakhon

7 years ago

Benjamin ******

What is your immigration office?

7 years ago