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How soon can I renew my retirement visa in Thailand?

Oscar *******
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How soon can I renew my retirement visa.

Was it 21 days before expire
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The renewal period for a retirement visa in Thailand varies by province and situation. Generally, you can apply for renewal 30 to 45 days before your visa expiration date. Some users have noted that regional offices may allow applications up to 60 days early if an agent is involved or if you provide specific travel documentation. It's advisable to check with the local immigration office since experiences may differ significantly.
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Martin ********
Martin ********
Just done mine. It’s 45 days before expiry.
Bernard *********
Bernard *********
2 weeks in Lampang but I have to phone to get appointment...
Bora ********
Bora ********
90 days
Deane ********
Deane ********
I did mine 3 months early
Mark *******
Mark *******
I done mine 6 week before it expired.
Shahaping **********
Shahaping **********
In Jomtien its official 30 days, 45 days if you show a ticket that you go home and after 45 days its possible IF the officer want. I was lucky with 49 days.
Todd ********
Todd ********
I call my agent….it gets done. Makes life simpler.
Matthew *********
Matthew *********
It depeyhat really depends if you are using an agent or doing it yourself. With agent can do up to 100 days eatly. I did my in jomtien 60 days early. Super easy
Ray *********
Ray *********
45 days is the official Thai Immigration ‘rule’ but most offices only allow 30 days before. An agent can renew up to 3 months early.
Garetu ***************
Garetu ***************
This is why I use an agent
Terry **********
Terry **********
In KK, I always try and get it done 45 days prior. Never had a problem.
Ray ******
Ray ******
45 days
Steve *******
Steve *******
Try Google it tells you everything
Jacobus ********************
Jacobus ********************
Days
Ron *******
Ron *******
In Samui:

1st time I went to immigration with 30 days left on my visa. But they told me I had to wait and come back when there was 2 weeks before expiration.

2nd time I went with 2 weeks left on it and they told me I need to apply 30 days prior, but said I was lucky because they had time available still. But they explained that next year I need to apply 30 days before expiration.

3rd time I went with 30 days left on it and they told me I needed to apply 45 days prior to expiration. When I explained that they told me last year to apply 30 days prior, they said you can't go by last year 🤣🤣🤣
Rob *******
Rob *******
Welcome to Thailand
InspiringC***********
InspiringC***********
Ron Manso next year, they will tell you 7 days and the following year when you do 7 days, they will tell you that you cannot go by last year🥴😂😂😂🥴🥴🥴
Ron *******
Ron *******
InspiringChestnut3492 Next year I'm gonna apply with 60 days left. They'll probably yell at me and say they remember me from last year when they told me 45 days 🤣🤣
Ron *******
Ron *******
InspiringChestnut3492 Not much else you can do. And in the big picture, these annoyances and inconveniences aren't even worth mentioning if you compare them to the BS we deal with in our home countries
InspiringC***********
InspiringC***********
Ron Manso 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂welcome to 🇹🇭. no one said they were perfect but they ain’t broken. Just go with the flow😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Oscar *******
Oscar *******
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Thanks everyone, seems 45 is the magic number
Paul ************
Paul ************
I just done it was due 28 July..going to work nxt week for possibly 3 months
ScenicQu********
ScenicQu********
45 days prior to your visa expiration date.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Depends on office,, just ask them, I was given 45 days prior
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
In most provinces, you can apply when you have 30 days or less left. In some provinces, you can apply when you have 45 days or less left.

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