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Can I use my existing funds for my retirement visa renewal in Pattaya, and what address should I use for my residence?

Aug 25, 2025
2 days ago
Hello, need to renew my retirement visa end of November 2025 and I have 2 questions. I will apply in Pattay for renewal.

1. Financial part: For my current visa I opted for deposit option of 800000 baht in KB and left that amount untouched. Can I use that same money for my renewal now so I do not need bringing in another 800000?

2. Residence: For my current current I used the address and deed of my condo which I still have but I do not live there anymore and rent it out. I am staying with my Thai partner in a private house so I do not have a rental contract. Will this prevent renewal? Do I have to reside in condo? Thank you for reading this and any ideas.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarity on two aspects regarding the renewal of their retirement visa in Pattaya. Firstly, they inquire if the existing deposit of 800,000 baht in their bank account can be utilized for the renewal without the need to deposit another 800,000 baht. Secondly, they ask whether not residing in their registered condo but rather with their Thai partner in a house affects their ability to renew the visa. Community responses suggest that the funds can be reused and advise on handling the residence issue. Providing a letter from the partner or using the condo address, along with necessary documents like the TM30, is discussed as feasible solutions.
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Max *************
The only important thing you need to do at immigration is submitting a TM30 using the address where you're staying now. Other than that, it's imo a walk in the park.
Robert ********
The money is clearly the same forever.

Bring your partner along for the address. I’ve always done that and never had any issues. And I bet 90% of all expats do the same. If not, just have a (hand written) letter with a copy of the Thai id and tabien ban. That must be enough.
Nico *******************
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@Robert *******
thank you for your answer
Wannikea *********
Did you ever get a TM30 at your girlfriend's home like you are required to do within 24 hours of moving residence? Is it in the same jurisdiction as your condo?
Nico *******************
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@Wannikea ********
thank you for the answer, not sure about jurisdiction will find out
Wannikea *********
@Nico ******************
Where did you live before, where do you live now?
Peter *******
Bit tricky about the address. You can risk using the Condo address and not say it is rented out (better if you have a yellow book). Another option would be a letter from your partner stating you live in the house with her. I did this for a number of years living in my wife's house.
Nico *******************
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@Peter ******
thank you
Peter *******
@Robert *******
I wasn't asking the question
Robert ********
@Peter ******
thanks for pointing that out. FB on a small phone is weird.

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