Can I renew my Retirement Visa in Bangkok 30 days before it expires and is the process at Chang Wattana still the same as last year?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration Bangkok Immigration Office Chang Wattana

Apr 19, 2021

4 years ago

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Dears,

I need to renew my Retirement Visa soon (Bangkok).

Is it correct that I can do that 30 days before the expiration date ?

At Chang Wattana is it still the same procedure like last year.

Just showing up and getting a waiting list number ?

Thank you very much

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can renew your Retirement Visa at Bangkok Immigration offices when you have 45 days or less remaining on your current stamp, meaning you can indeed renew it 30 days before expiration. The procedures at Chang Wattana remain similar to last year, although it is recommended to make an appointment in advance to avoid long waiting times.

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Tod *********

ALL Bangkok Immigration offices (MTT and Chaengwattana) allow you to apply for a new extension when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp

4 years ago

Khun ******

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Great. Thanks a lot

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Khun *****

I will say that appointment process at C/W for retirement extensions (where you go to desk 32 in section L-1) is GOOD and it will save you TONS of time

i was with a friend last month who had a 10 AM appointment, we showed up at 9:50, got the paperwork checked, were sent right over to desk 32, and were out the door by 10:30 with the new extension in his passport

And it was packed with people in that section :O we would have been there hours if we'd have just showed up without an appointment and queued up

4 years ago

Benny *********

@Tod ********

, please advise how to do the booking, thanks

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Benny ********

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This is ONLY for Bangkok

4 years ago

Benny *********

@Benjamin *****

, thanks a lot 🙏

4 years ago

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Khun ******

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@Tod ********

I will do that. Thanks

4 years ago

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Khun ******

Frederick *********

I would certainly recommend making an appointment. It’s so much easier and less hassle than waiting in a queue for hours.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

>Is it correct that I can do that 30 days before the expiration date ?

Yes

>At Chang Wattana is it still the same procedure like last year

Yes, that's right

>Just showing up and getting a waiting list number ?

You should make an appointment if possible .The website is

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