Do I need a long-term lease for my Non-O visa extension in Thailand?

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Hi all. My yearly lease at my apartment in Bangkok will expire next month, but my Retirement Visa (Non-O) will not need to be extended until the end of September. My hope would be to NOT sign another one-year lease, but to spend the coming year exploring around Thailand and other countries. I have been told that I must have another "long term lease" when I apply for an extension at Chaeng Wattana. But how long is that - another year?  Again, I'd really prefer to just do month-to-month rentals in different cities for the next year. Thanks!

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The post discusses the lease requirements for a Retirement Visa (Non-O) extension in Thailand, specifically regarding the need for a long-term lease. The original poster prefers month-to-month rentals but is concerned about immigration regulations that may require a lease of at least six months to apply for an extension. Several comments confirm that a lease of six months or even longer is generally required for visa extensions, with suggestions to inquire directly at the immigration office for the most accurate information.

Brian ******** · Answer

I used CW for many years to extend my visa up until 2 years ago and always showed a 3 month contract, mind you, the address didn't change from one year to the next.

I got the owner to do a new TM30 before each visit and he always asked me to sign a new contract, but it was never for a year.

Things might have changed since I moved out of BKK though

Jon ******** · Answer

I have lived in Thailand for 10 years and my lease always had to have at least 6 months to get my Visa extension

Andrew ******** · Answer

I had to request for an extension today.

Had to provide a 6 months lease for Immigration

First time I have ever been requested to show a long term lease...

Tod ********* · Answer

well you're going to need some TM30 and lease to file for the new extension maybe do a 6 month one.

I honestly don't know what the minimum lease term is to get a year extension out at the main immigration office on Chaengwattana Road. I've had people who "lived" (long stayed) at hotels use them as where they stayed with a letter saying they were a long stay client.

You might have to head on out there and ask in Section L-1 (the section that does extensions for marriage/retirement) in that first cubby hole on the right as you walk into that section, it's the "document check" cubby and they will know for sure what the answer is OR they'll ask an officer

Do I need a long-term lease for my Non-O visa extension in Thailand?

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