Can you change the renewal date on a one-year retirement visa extension in Thailand?

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Dear Thai Visa experts:  Let’s say someone obtains their one year extension on a retirement visa on January 1st. Is it possible to “walk back” the renewal date by applying earlier and earlier for subsequent extensions?  

If the answer is “no”, then how long before a one-year extension expires can the renewal application be initiated?

Thanks much!

If the answer is “no”, then how long before a one-year extension expires can the renewal application be initiated?

Thanks much!

Ask Thailand · Answer

It is not possible to 'walk back' the renewal date of a one-year retirement visa extension in Thailand. The new extension starts the day after the previous one expires. Applications for the extension can typically be made 30 or 45 days prior to expiration, depending on the immigration office. There might be some flexibility in specific cases, but generally, the renewal date cannot be shifted earlier.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

GROUP RULE REMINDER: We do not tolerate any mention of using agents/ lawyers/ companies/ etc to acquire visas or extension of stays. Any mention of them will result in either a mute or a boot from the group. Thanks.

Lee ********** · Answer

Thank you all for the valuable information.

Steve ********* · Answer

If your passport expires during the next 12 months the Imm. Officer will only extend as far as a the PP expiry date..  So "shortening" it should be possible even without the PP expiring..

Tod ********* · Answer

ONCE many years ago I had someone ask the officer for only an 11 month extension because it was always too close to when they were leaving the country every year AND surprise, surprise the officer did it and shorted them one month on their new extension (moving their expiration date a month earlier)

NOW will your office do that for you? Who knows, as I said it was many years ago (back when we still used Soi SuanPlu Immigration office in Bangkok long before it moved to Chaengwattana

All you can do is ask. Shorting your year extension is the only way to 'move the date' inside the country.

Peter ******* · Answer

The new extension start date is the day after the old one expires. The advantage of applying early is it gives you time to sort out problems. There is no walking back of the "renewal" date.

Bobby ******** · Answer

Just wondering what would be the benefit of walking back the "renewal" date?

Benjamin ****** · Answer

1. There is no "renewal" of an extension of stay, you're purchasing a new extension of stay.

2. If you are getting multiple extension of stays for the same reason, one year is added on to the "admitted to"  stamp.

3. Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Buriram, Phuket, Chiang Rai and a couple of others all allow people to apply for extensions when they have 45 days or less left on their current stamp. The other immigration offices are 30 days. However, ask your local immigration office for specific details.

Can you change the renewal date on a one-year retirement visa extension in Thailand?

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