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Can I apply for a retirement visa extension with only 5 weeks of bank statements?

Steve ******
asked Sep 2, 2026
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I have type O visa want retirement visa money in bank has only been in 5 weeks can I still get visa
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The user inquires whether they can apply for a retirement visa extension with only 5 weeks of money in the bank. Responses clarify that to get a yearly extension based on retirement, the funds must be in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months. Without meeting this requirement, they cannot apply for the extension at this time. They also mention alternative options if immediate family members are involved or the need to leave Thailand and reapply for another visa.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
And seeing is this is turning into a slow motion train wreck how about I just message the op
Graham ******
Graham ******
What is your current Permitted to Stay stamp in your passport?
Steve ******
Steve ******
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@Graham *****
11th october thought it was 23 september
Steve ******
Steve ******
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So do i have until 11th october to sort extension? .it still falls short of having
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0 baht in bank
Tod *********
Tod *********
You don't want a retirement "visa" :/ what you want us a yearly extension of stay based on retirement that you will get from that non o visa you have now .

You need to have the 800k in a Thai bank account in your name for 2 months before you can apply for the year extension, so at this time you can't apply for the year extension.
Steve ******
Steve ******
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@Tod ********
thanks tod so what is the answer how do i stay
John **********
John **********
@Steve *****
you don't, unless you have immediate Thai family. If you do you can get a 60 day visiting thai family extension which will give your funds time to season then you can apply for a 12 month extension. If you don't you need to leave and apply for another 90 day Non-O visa, return and when you're down to 30 days apply for the 12 month extension

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