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Can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand or do I need to return to South Africa?
Feb 28, 2024
2 years ago
Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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
TLDR : 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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks 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.Reply to
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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.
Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTEROne year retirement visa.
Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks
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?Reply to
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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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAre you working for an agency
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
No.Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhere do you stay
Stuart *********
@Stefan *******
I’m based in Phuket.Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI stay in khatu can I buy you a drink and we can talk
Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERYou are very knowledgeable
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Stefan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks so much for the information
Carlos *********
@Stuart ********
can he extend it for a year?Stuart *********
@Carlos ********
if they meet the requirements for that extensionReply to
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