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How early can I renew my Thai retirement visa?

Mar 14, 2025
20 days ago
Khun ******
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Dears,

How early can I renew my Thai retirement Visa. (I am getting different information!?). Thanks a lot very appreciated
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You can apply for a new year's extension of stay based on your retirement visa when you have 30 days or less remaining on your current visa at most immigration offices in Thailand. In some locations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, you can apply when you have up to 45 days left. This might vary by location, as mentioned by users regarding Hua Hin and Chonburi.
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Shay *********
45 days in Hua Hin
Tim *****
At chonburi immigration pattaya they told me 45 days when i did the extension in February 2025.
Tod *********
You wouldn't be "renewing" anything ๐Ÿ˜ฎ you'd just be applying for a new year "extension of stay" based on retirement.

You don't say where you are in thailand and there are over 80 immigration offices in the country

At most immigration offices you can do it when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp, in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and a few others you can do it when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp
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