The appropriate time to renew a retirement visa in Thailand varies depending on the location. Generally, the official rule is to apply 45 days before your visa expires. However, in most provinces, applications can often be submitted 30 days or less before expiration. It's advised to check with the local immigration office for their specific rules, as some may insist on 30 or 45 days. Using an agent can provide flexibility, allowing for renewals up to three months in advance.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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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 π€£π€£π€£
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 yearπ₯΄ππππ₯΄π₯΄π₯΄
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 π€£π€£
Ron Manso ππππππππππππππwelcome to πΉπ. no one said they were perfect but they ainβt broken. Just go with the flowππππππππ
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
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