How early or late can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand?

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September 9, 2021

3 years ago

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I have a retirement visa. My next renewal date is October 2. How early or late can I renew? TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can typically renew your retirement visa up to 45 days before its expiration date. Some offices may allow a renewal up to 30 days in advance. It's crucial to avoid applying late to prevent any fines. In case your visa expires on a weekend, you may apply the following Monday without incurring an overstay fine, as it would be waived due to the holiday. Nevertheless, it is advisable to renew as early as possible.

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Sonny **********

I have done it, by myself, for 10 years,now.

3 years ago

Sonny **********

45 days before expiration.

Frank ******

you know if 45 at CW

Sonny **********

Chiangmai is 45 days. Different in digferent distrikts.

3 years ago

Frank ******

@Sonny *********

thanks

3 years ago

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Roland ****

I month I was told....

3 years ago

Terry **********

I believe you can do it upto 45 days in advance bud

3 years ago

Tod *********

Seeing as your actual stamp expires on a weelend (Oct 2nd is a Saturday) you could "in theory" show up on Monday the 4th and apply for your next year extension without getting an overstay fine (but you would get a stamp that said overstay fine waived due to holiday/closure).

The real question is WHY would you wait and go that late 😉 If you meet the requirements now, get after it.

3 years ago

Brian ************

You're cutting it a bit short leaving it this late

3 years ago

Stuart *********

It depends on your office. Some allow 45 days, some 30 beforehand. You can’t apply late or you’ll be fined.

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Stuart *********

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