Can you extend a Non OA retirement visa in Thailand earlier than two weeks before it expires?

Non OA Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Procedures

Nov 7, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi- and thanks in advance.

If one is going to immigration to extend a Non OA retirement visa, must you wait until 2 weeks before that visa expires, or can you do it earlier ??

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When extending a Non OA retirement visa in Thailand, the timeframe for applying depends on the immigration office. Some offices, like those in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Buri Ram, allow applications up to 45 days before the visa expires, while most other offices permit applications only within the last 30 days. It's recommended to check directly with the local office for specific guidelines.

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Marilyn ******

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@Stuart ********

thanks all. Guess it's best to take the drive out to Krabi and ask them. One never knows with that office

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Marilyn *****

as long as you meet the financial requirements on the date you apply and wait until you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp you're going to be okay using Krabi

3 years ago

Marilyn ******

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@Tod ********

sounds good- thanks

3 years ago

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Marilyn ******

Stuart *********

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Buri Ram (and possibly others) allow 45 days prior. Most others are 30 days. You may find a rogue one that only allows lesser days but I’ve not seen postings about that for ages.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

I don't recall that immigration offices have less than 30days as an extension application window.

Some immigration offices wouldn't accept tourism applications until you have 1 week or 10days left such as Jomtien office. But those still allow 30days for Non-immigrant type extension.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Ellie ******

As I said there may be a rogue one. We all know each have their own take on what they will or won’t allow.

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

Robert *******

Depends on the office. Some offices allow you to apply during the last 45 days of your Admitted to Stay period, others 30 day.

3 years ago

Brian *******

@Robert ******

Does the extension start the day you apply or when the current extension expires?

3 years ago

Brian *******

Thanks @

Ellie *******

, If you apply for an extension for the same reason as your current stamp, it usually is added to your current stamp. If you apply for an extension changing the reason, the new extension would start on the day of application basically.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Brian ******

It is added on to your current extension of stay.

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Benjamin ******

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