Answered9 months ago
How far in advance should I start the paperwork for my retirement visa renewal in Pattaya?
My 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.
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.
27 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
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 ..
Nongnuch ********
@Vijay ****
you are completely off-topicVijay *****
Itinerary showing flight from U.S. to Thailand and flight out of Thailand.
Nongnuch ********
@Vijay ****
you are completely off-topic here
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
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
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
Terary **********
OPGreg 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 **********
OPGreg Alexander That is true.
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
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
Steve ******
Greg Alexander yep but it depends if you want to tie the money up in a thai bank
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.
Activity
15 joined15
people
Related
25What are the requirements for obtaining a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand, and can I withdraw funds after meeting those requirements?
4.2k38412mo
What are the required documents for renewing a Non-O visa in Thailand?
2.5k18363mo
Should you apply for a retirement visa through an agency or manage it yourself?
16.4k1122604mo
What are the financial requirements for the 90-day Non-O visa in Thailand?
10.8k322525mo
What are the differences between Non-O and Non-OA visas regarding the 800,000 THB requirement?
2.9k22327mo
What are the steps to transition from a 90-day Non O visa to a 1-year Retirement visa in Thailand without having 800k in the bank?
2.5k22208mo
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a long-term retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand?
6.2k51708mo
Can I renew my retirement visa at a different immigration office in Thailand?
9595910mo
Can I use multiple transfers to meet the 65k per month income requirement for my Non-O retirement visa renewal?
3.6k32301y
What are some Pattaya shops to renew my retirement visa and obtain an 800,000 baht statement?
1.9k1691y
Can I use my existing funds for my retirement visa renewal in Pattaya, and what address should I use for my residence?
1.1k1021y
Can I switch from a work permit to a retirement visa while in Thailand or do I need to apply from Malaysia?
1.6k10181y
What documents do I need for renewing my retirement visa in Thailand if I meet the income requirements?
3k19391y
What are the procedures and costs for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand for expatriates over 60?
4.2k23532y
Will my monthly deposit method for the 800,000฿ requirement work for my Non-O visa extension?
2k14182y
What are the current requirements for renewing a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
2.7k18272y
When should I update my bank passbook for my non-O retirement visa extension application in Thailand?
1.6k862y
What should I do if my retirement visa renewal is pending due to not meeting the bank balance requirement?
7.1k51882y
What documents do I need to renew my retirement visa in Thailand?
2.6k18262y
What visa should I apply for after marrying a Thai citizen while my retirement visa is expiring?
6.4k43873y
Can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand immediately after 2 months of meeting the financial requirements?
1.5k10143y
How many months prior to my retirement visa expiration should I maintain 800K THB in my account for renewal?
735264y
What are the banking requirements for a Non-O retirement extension in Thailand?
637155y
What are the steps to apply for a retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand as a first-time applicant?
2.3k2279y
What should I be aware of when using a visa agent for my retirement extension in Thailand?
2.4k20169y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served