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Can I do my Non O Retirement visa extension in Pattaya after moving from Chiang Mai?

May 7, 2025
3 days ago
Adam *******
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Hi All, I'm on a Non O Retirement visa extension out of Chiang Mai. I'm thinking of moving to Pattaya. Can I do my next annual extension down there, or do I have to start afresh with a totally new Visa from there?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The person currently on a Non O Retirement visa extension in Chiang Mai is considering moving to Pattaya and wants to know if they can complete their next visa extension there. Responses indicate that they can file for their annual extension in Pattaya after moving, provided they file a new TM30 form. It's also advised to check with their bank regarding obtaining documents from Pattaya, especially if their home branch is in Chiang Mai.
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Graham ******
Normally only your first Extension of Stay from a Non-O purchased in Thailand needs to be from the same Immigration Office that issued the Non-O.
Lloyd ********
@Graham *****
Also, never heard that, only that the first extension has to be for the same reason as the initial Non-imm visa.
Graham ******
@Lloyd *******
Yes, the first extension for same reason as the Non-O and from the same Office if purchased in Thailand
Lloyd ********
@Graham *****
He states he is already on an extension.
Graham ******
@Lloyd *******
I know, so wherever the initial Non-O came from the OP can get the next extension anywhere
Lloyd ********
@Graham *****
What? You implied that he had to get his first extension at the office where he got the Non-O (though he never said he got an in country Non-O), I said, he can get the extension anywhere. You contradict yourself with your second post.
Graham ******
@Lloyd *******
I have corrected nothing, tha facr that I put "only" in my first post makes it clear what I was saying knowing that the OP was already on an extension
Lloyd ********
Check with your bank as well, see if you can get printouts from Pattaya if your home branch is Chiang Mai.
Lloyd ********
Move, file a new TM30, good to go doing your annual extension in Pattaya.
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