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How long does the ฿800K need to be in the bank before renewing a retirement extension in Thailand?

Thai Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Process Phetchaburi Immigration Bank Requirements for Visa Retirement Extension Immigration Rules

Dec 16, 2025

5 months ago

Mike ******

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Hi all. Getting conflicting information about how long the ฿800K needs to be in the bank before renewing retirement extension. Some say 3 months, some say 2. Will be apply for renewal in Phetchaburi province. Thanks. Would go and ask but I’m in another province for a bit. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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The requirement for how long ฿800K must be in the bank before renewing a retirement extension varies, with the official guideline stating it needs to be in the account for at least 2 months prior to application. Some sources mention that certain immigration offices may prefer it to be there for 3 months. For applicants in Phetchaburi, it is emphasized that 2 months is sufficient, but additional documentation such as a hand-drawn map of one's residence and possible home visits may also be required.

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Mark *********

if you are worried about $20,000 is being gone for an extra month, this is the type of situation that the Thai government wants you not to come to their country

5 months ago

Mike ******

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@Mark ********

hardly worried sport.

4 months ago

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John **********

Officially its 2 months but some immigration offices want 3 months

5 months ago

Rob **********

Phetchaburi immigration will need your 800,000 baht seasoned for 2 months before you apply for your extension also they are getting a bit tougher they will also require a hand draw map to your house, plus they have just started doing home visits, even for retirement extensions. This is for Phetchaburi immigration.

5 months ago

Mike ******

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@Rob *********

thanks

5 months ago

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Gregory *********

2 months before on first extension from a 90 day visa and 3 months before after that.

5 months ago

Graham ******

Can you get someone to call there to get their specific list of requirements for your extension before you return? You really should be planning to their list.

5 months ago

Brandon ************

Officially it's 2 months at the time you apply for your extension.

5 months ago

Mike ******

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@Brandon ***********

thanks. Just wanted to be sure. 👍

5 months ago

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Tony **********