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Can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand or do I need to return to South Africa?

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Feb 28, 2024

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Stefan ********

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I obtain my retirement visa in South Africa when I want to renew it the end of the year can I do it in Thailand or must I go back to South Africa for the renewal

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The individual asks whether they can renew their retirement visa in Thailand or if they must return to South Africa for the renewal. Comments clarify that rather than "renewing" a visa, one can apply for an extension of stay in Thailand or return home to obtain a new visa. If they hold a Non-OA visa, they can potentially extend it at the local immigration office with the required documents.

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Stefan ********

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Thanks Hebert

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Herbert *******

All wrong !!! If you have a Non-OA Visa, you go to the Immigration where you stay and bring all the necessary documents and renew.

You can obtain a list which documents are required either online or by the Immigration office.

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Stuart *********

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Er… Wrong. They could apply for an extension of stay at immigration. They would not be “renewing” their visa. It’s impossible to do so.

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Graham ******

Do you have a Non-OA or a Non-O Visa? You say renew at the end of the year so it sounds like a 12 month Non-OA Visa. If so, just before your Visa expires (Visa not entry stamp), purchase new insurance and do a border bounce to get a new 12 month entry stamp.

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Stefan ********

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One year retirement visa.

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Stefan ********

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Thanks

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Aubrey *********

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you can renew/extend it in Thailand

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Stuart *********

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Are you meaning a one year Non OA visa? Or a one year multiple entry Non O visa?

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Kool *******

Which retirement visa do you have?

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Stuart *********

Contrary to popular belief and wording used in these forums you cannot renew a visa.

You can return home (or go to another embassy/consulate) and buy a new visa or you can apply for an extension of stay based on your initial visa if you meet the requirements to do so.

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Stefan ********

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Are you working for an agency

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Stuart *********

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No.

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Stefan ********

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Where do you stay

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Stuart *********

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I’m based in Phuket.

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Stefan ********

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I stay in khatu can I buy you a drink and we can talk

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Stefan ********

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You are very knowledgeable

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Stefan ********

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Thanks so much for the information

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Carlos *********

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can he extend it for a year?

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if they meet the requirements for that extension

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