Unanswered4 years ago

Do I need a year-long rental agreement to renew my NON-O retirement visa in Thailand?

NON-O visa retirement visa visa renewal rental agreement immigration requirements Koh Samui

DeWayne *******

asked Aug 25, 2022

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About 90 days ago I got my "NON-O" retirement visa.  I now need to renew it for a 1 year period.  The problem is immigration is saying I need to show a 1 year rental agreement.  My plans are to travel around thailand staying only a couple of months at one place.  Is there any way around this requirement?

I'm in Koh Samui.

Thank you

Summary so far

The user has a NON-O retirement visa and is seeking to renew it for one year while traveling around Thailand. They encountered a requirement from the immigration office for a one-year rental agreement, which they find unusual, as others report not needing such a document. The conversation reveals differing experiences about this requirement at various immigration offices, particularly in Koh Samui and Krabi. The user plans to consult visa agents for further assistance.

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Russell *******

Did you get your non O from the same office?

4 years ago

James **********

had to show 6 month rental agreement to get 90 day, before 1 year retirement 0 in Jomtien

4 years ago

DeWayne *******

@Russell ******

no. I got it in Krabi. But the Krabi office is saying the same thing. 1 year lease required!

4 years ago

Russell *******

@DeWayne ******

ok from what I understand, you need a rental agreement in koh samui immigration but not sure if it needs to be for any particular amount of time. Can't you ask them ?

Russell *******

good luck 🙏

DeWayne *******

they said 1 year. I'm going to contact some Visa agents and see what they say. I'll report back. Thank you

4 years ago

Bobby ********

Strange requirement. Bangkok doesn't ask for this. Which immigration office are you using?

4 years ago

DeWayne *******

@Bobby *******

krabi and koh Samui say same thing.

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

Bangkok?

4 years ago

DeWayne *******

@Garrett **********

Koh Samui

4 years ago

Stuart *********

What office is this? There is no requirement to have a rental contract for a year extension of a Non O.

4 years ago

Tobie *****

@Stuart ********

Don't you need to do a TM30? And in order to do that, you need a rental contract. I had to show mine (Phuket).

4 years ago

DeWayne *******

@Stuart ********

Koh Samui. Thats what I thought too!

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@DeWayne ******

OK that’s weird. As stated there is no requirement to have a rental contract for a year’s extension. Perhaps it was a “lost in translation” thing whereby they’re asking about a TM30 filing to show you’re registered in the Samui province. That would be required at many offices for an extension.

4 years ago