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How far in advance should I start the paperwork for my retirement visa renewal in Pattaya?
Retirement VisaVisa RenewalThai ImmigrationPattayaNon-O VisaStay ExtensionFinancial RequirementsExpiration Dates
Feb 6, 2026
3 months ago
Terary **********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy retirement visa will expire early May. I am in Pattaya. How long before the Visa expires do I need to start the paperwork. Sometimes these things take a day or two, other times a week or two.
TLDR : Answer Summary
If your retirement visa expires in early May, you can begin the renewal process 30 to 45 days before the expiration date. It is advisable to have all required documents, including financial statements, prepared at least one week prior to your appointment at the immigration office. Some users recommend handling this process personally to avoid complications and ensure you meet all necessary requirements.
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Nigel **************
You need to order the 12 month bank statement and guarantee letter 1 week before you go to apply. The paperwork can be done at IO on the day.
Vijay *****
This is from the website..Thai Embassy LAX...does not say that you require a ticket back to US...
Vijay *****
A $50 flight ticket to a neighboring country may work ..
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Vijay *****
Itinerary showing flight from U.S. to Thailand and flight out of Thailand.
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you are completely off-topic hereReply to
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Lydia ***********
Don’t rely on fb. Hire an attorney or agent. No surprises. Confidence.
Nongnuch ********
Lydia Zimmerman can do it by yourself unless you are dvmb
Ken ********
Lydia Zimmerman retirement extension is easy do it yourself go to immigration and ask for a printout of exactly what you need for extension
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Chris **********
I did renew my extension yesterday, 10 days before it expired
Anders ***********
ask the consulate or the place you have to go to renew?
Greg ***********
Anders Franchise ain't no consulate involved in anything regarding an application for another 1-year extension of the stay permit
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Brett *****
You answered your own question
Shaun *********
You've answered your own question
Greg ***********
I highly doubt you are on any visa at all, but rather on the 1-year extension of the stay permit based on retirement. In Pattaya, you can apply for the next 1-year EOS up from 30 days before your current stay permit expires. You will need to fulfill the financial requirements
Soulseeker **********
45days in advance
Greg ***********
Soulseeker Dolphlee I forgot Jomtien allows up from 45 days
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Terary **********
ORIGINAL POSTERGreg Alexander Thanks.. One last question... What does "pretentious" mean?
Greg ***********
Terary Apellido it means that I was right in assuming you are not on any visa 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Terary **********
ORIGINAL POSTERGreg Alexander That is true.
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Steve ******
Greg Alexander financial requirements unless you use an agent
Greg ***********
Steve Lowe I sleep better knowing I do everything by the book with my own funds in the bank, the application fee is 1900 Baht and the bank letter costs 200 Baht
Steve ******
Greg Alexander yep but it depends if you want to tie the money up in a thai bank
Greg ***********
Steve Lowe I don't care, I live in Thailand, a country where almost everything costs less than half from the price in my home country. For this wonderful opportunity I am more than willing to put 800,000 THB into my Thai bank account emergency fund
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Jackie ************
Mine expires may 22. I want to get renewed 30 days early, im working on it already. 555
Steve ***************
Jackie Washington Mine expires April 22nd, but I sorted next one out yesterday at Jomtien immigration without any loss of remaining time. One caveat, immigration was shockingly packed yesterday. I haven't been there since last year, so don't know if that is the new normal. At least we are in the shade these day unlike pre and during the pandemic. Best of luck with your renewal.
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