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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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.
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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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.