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How soon can I apply for my annual retirement visa extension before the due date in Thailand?

retirement visa extension Thailand visa regulations Jomtien visa office NON-O visa visa application timing expat advice

Barry *******

asked Dec 11, 2022

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Annual extension for yearly retirement is due on December 24 ( 3rd one ) ,how soon can I go before that date ?,

I believe the original date remains the same ?  Jomtien Office

Answer summary

You can apply for your annual retirement visa extension 30 days before your current visa stamp expires, so you can go to the Jomtien Office for your extension any time you want before December 24. There is no need to wait until the last day, as your new extension will simply be added to your existing expiration date.

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Tod *********

@Barry ******

post in a pattaya related f/b group and see what they say..

4 years ago

Tod *********

30 days before your current stamp expires 🙂 so any time you want to. There's no need to wait to the last day as you don't lose any time going early your next year extension is added to the expiration date you have now

4 years ago

Ronny *******

@Tod ********

I guess that rule does not apply in koh Samui. Did my extension last month (17 October) and they gave me up to 16 October 2023. My previous extension date was 01 November 2022. So I lost 2 weeks.

4 years ago

Ronny *******

Yes, i changed reason for extension (OA to marriage) So now I understand. Thanks for clearing this out.

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Ronny ******

does your passport expire on Oct 2023? Did you change the reason for your extension (from marriage to retirement, from retirement to marriage, from marriage to raising thai kids)? Changing the reason for an extension means the new one starts the date you apply and it's not added on

Yearly extensions for the same reason are added to the expiration date when you apply. My expiration date is Apr 5, and has been since I got the Non-O visa issued. Last year even though I applied 42 days early last year (Feb 22) my extension still expires on Apr 5th

4 years ago

Graham ******

@Tod ********

Doesn't Jomtien usually turn people away if they have more that 7 days reaining?

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Graham *****

for 30 day extensions on visa exempt entries and tourist visa entries yes, but I actually think you can get a new extension on a retirement or marriage extension when you have 45 days or less left on your stamp. I said 30 or less just to be safe 😛

4 years ago

Mike ***********

@Tod ********

yes thats the case in CM

4 years ago

Graham ******

@Tod ********

Thanks for clarifying that

4 years ago

Barry *******

@Tod ********

Ok ,Thanks, I was just double checking the rules were the still the same ,All went fast last year, but wasnt nearly so busy, last step, check holiday calendar LOL

4 years ago