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

Feb 28, 2024
8 months ago
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
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.
Stuart *********
@Herbert ******
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.
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.
Stefan ********
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One year retirement visa.
Stefan ********
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Thanks
Aubrey *********
@Stefan *******
you can renew/extend it in Thailand
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
Are you meaning a one year Non OA visa? Or a one year multiple entry Non O visa?
Kool *******
Which retirement visa do you have?
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.
Stefan ********
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Are you working for an agency
Stuart *********
Stefan ********
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Where do you stay
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
I’m based in Phuket.
Stefan ********
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I stay in khatu can I buy you a drink and we can talk
Stefan ********
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You are very knowledgeable
Stefan ********
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Thanks so much for the information
Carlos *********
@Stuart ********
can he extend it for a year?
Stuart *********
@Carlos ********
if they meet the requirements for that extension
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