Can I renew/extend a Non O retirement visa in Thailand with a US passport that has 8 months left on it?

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July 7, 2023

a year ago

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Again ... can one renew/extend a Non O retirement visa with a US passport that has 8 months left on it?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can renew or extend a Non O retirement visa in Thailand with a US passport that has 8 months remaining. However, be aware that the expiration date of the visa extension will align with the expiration of your passport, which means you will effectively lose four months of extension time. Some individuals prefer this alignment for convenience, while others may find it inconvenient. It's advisable to renew your passport before making any extension plans.

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Bob **********

Yes your extension will be for 8 months

a year ago

John-Paul ******

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One last stupid question....

If i renew my US passport on this July 11 will I get it back in 8 weeks?

a year ago

Bob **********

Yes but you’ll only get the time left on your passport

a year ago

Richard *********

so renew ur passport now> simple

My extension ends March 28th 2024

Passport ends Feb 2025

I'll renew passport jan 2024

a year ago

Stuart *********

Some people like the fact that the end of passport date “adjusts” their new yearly extension time to one that’s more suitable for them. Obviously the reverse could happen and it now puts your renewal time to a time that doesn’t suit you.

a year ago

John-Paul ******

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I can live with that if I have to. Given the time between sending everything out the US embassy and then the turn-around to get everything back well maybe just safer than sitting and hoping the US will actually do what they say on their site.... yet I am told by the US embassy that once you get the new passport the visa from the old is transferred over with the balance actually it is an extension of the time on said visa.

a year ago

John-Paul ******

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@Stuart ********

thank you for the response. The thing is that my Non O is due to be extended/renewed at the beginning of October.2023. My passport will need to be renewed in June 2024. It was suggested i renew my passport now. However US say that could take 6 weeks or maybe longer.. so just trying to avoid issues of not having a new passport to renew my visa. US says it should not be a problem with 8 month left as of October 2023. Hence me asking.

So visa expires and to be renewed at start of October 2023.

US passport expires and to be renewed June 2024. There by it still has 8 months left from October 2023.

Once new passport arrives... visa stamp can be transferred from one to the other.

Really just trying to be correct and keeping life easy and not putting in danger my status here in the Kingdom.

a year ago

Roberto *********

@John-Paul *****

@Jo**

Stanners states, when you get your new extension in October, it will have an expiry date the same as your passport (June 2024). This will remain the same every year you extend, so you effectively change the expiry date.

a year ago

John **********

@John-Paul *****

if you have 8 months left on your passport when you go for an extension the extension will only be given for the duration of your passport. When you get a new passport you need to have the stamps transferred to it but your extension will remain at 8 months.

a year ago

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John **********

Steve ********

You can but keep in mind the expiry date of the extension will be the same as the passport, so you'll lose four months off your extension

a year ago

Garrett ***********

Yes

a year ago

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Garrett ***********

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