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Do I need to apply for my initial retirement visa in the same province where I plan to reside?

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Oct 7, 2025

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Do I have to apply for my initial retirement Visa in the same province that I plan to live in?

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To apply for your initial retirement visa (90-day NON-O visa) in Thailand, it is necessary to do so in the same province where you intend to live, as this is required for the subsequent 1-year extension application.

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If you're going to get the initial 90 day non-O visa in Thailand, then you need to apply for it in the same place you will be applying for the first 1-year extension. No immigration office in Thailand will let you apply for the 1-year extension based off a 90-day non-O visa that was granted by a different immigration office.

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