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Can I submit my Non-O retirement visa extension application on Monday if my visa expires on a Saturday when Immigration is closed?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Immigration Process Overstay Thailand Retirement Visa

Jun 14, 2025

17 hours ago

Steven *********

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If the last day of my Non-O retirement visa falls on a Saturday, when Immigration is closed, would there be a problem with submitting my extension application on Monday?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion addresses concerns about submitting a Non-O retirement visa extension application on the following Monday after the visa expires on a Saturday, when Immigration is closed. Responses suggest that while it is possible to submit the application late due to the office closure, it's strongly recommended to apply well in advance to avoid issues with overstay or insufficient documentation. Most commenters advocate for submitting the application sooner rather than waiting until the last moment.

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Bob **********

Not entirely sure but you will probably have to start over the non-o extension is a privilege and it’s up to you to keep it

15 hours ago

Peter ****************

Normaly 'overstay' on year extensions is not allowed as Sue says. But why not go 2 or 3 weeks before ? You don't lose any days. And SHOULD imm. asks for a document you don't have or even have to go to y'r embassy for something, then y'r Fxxxx.

15 hours ago

Gary **********

Do it in the week why wait till last minute

15 hours ago

Sue **********

Besides overstay, you will have to do the whole processing of applying fo a non-O. Unfortunately IO doesn‘t care about your situation running out of time due to the bank statement duration.

By the way, which bank takes over a week to print out a 1 year statement?

16 hours ago

Steven *********

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@Sue *********

BBL. 6 months-same day. 12 months- 1 week.

16 hours ago

Jesper *******

@Steven ********

my bkk bank acct doesn't need 1 week for 1yr statement....you filled up a form requesting for 1yr statement the head office will send u one tru email the very next day

16 hours ago

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Jesper *******

Chris *******

Yes you could do it.

You would receive an overstay without a fine because of closure.

As said it makes no sense to do it that way.

17 hours ago

Stuart ***********

@Chris ******

I am not an expert, but I think their visa would have expired, so they would have to start the whole process again and probably have to leave Thailand to get a new visa or visa exempt stamp. I think it's true they would not receive a fine, but everything else makes it a very bad idea.

16 hours ago

Chris *******

@Stuart **********

and you would be wrong. This is how it works.If immigration is closed on the day you are supposed to expire, you are able to go the next working day without paying a fine.Now if you were late any other day you would pay the overstay and apply for your extension.Most offices will allow some leeway on a short overstay and you can pay the fines and continue.

16 hours ago

Stuart ***********

@Chris ******

wow okay, I am surprised.

16 hours ago

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Stuart ***********

Frank **********

Why would you wait until it almost expires? Do it in advance of expiration date.

17 hours ago

Judy *******

Best to do it before. Some immigration offices allow up to 45 days before. Don’t let your extension lapse or you’ll have to start again

17 hours ago

Steven *********

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@Judy ******

Yes, I realize that. I was out of the country and only just returned so I am waiting to receive my bank statement which takes a week and a day or 2 extra would be good. Now that is cleared up so I don't get more criticisms, is there anyone that knows the answer to the question?

17 hours ago

Frangipani *******

@Steven ********

it depends entirely on your IO. In Samui, they have a whole stack of requirements and the bank statements are not even 25%. It’s also now a 7 week process involving 3 trips to the office…

16 hours ago

Bob **********

@Frangipani ******

WHAT ???

15 hours ago

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Bob **********

Stephan ***********

@Steven ********

One week for the statement sounds like Bangkok Bank. If so... you do know that you can order the statement via the banking app? You'll get it within 24h per email. Just print it out then at the next copy shop.

17 hours ago

Judy *******

@Steven ********

If you try do it on the Monday after it's expired then you will have to start again. Our bank (KBank) issues the statements on the same day

17 hours ago

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Judy *******

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