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Can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand or do I need to return to South Africa?
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
Answer summary
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 ********
OPThanks 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.
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 ********
OPOne year retirement visa.
Stefan ********
OPThanks
Aubrey *********
@Stefan *******
you can renew/extend it in ThailandStuart *********
@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.
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 ********
OPAre you working for an agency
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
No.Stefan ********
OPI stay in khatu can I buy you a drink and we can talk
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
I’m based in Phuket.Stefan ********
OPWhere do you stay
Stefan ********
OPYou are very knowledgeable
Stefan ********
OPThanks so much for the information
Carlos *********
@Stuart ********
can he extend it for a year?Stuart *********
@Carlos ********
if they meet the requirements for that extensionActivity
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