Is the bank letter for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand valid for 7 calendar days or 7 business days?

Nov 30, 2022
2 years ago
Richard ********
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I am renewing my retirement "visa" here in Phuket and I see the bank letter is supposed to be issued no more than 7 days prior to application. Does anyone know if this is 7 calendrer days or 7 business days? Also if immigration is closed for a couple of those days, does this extend the period? Thanks
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The requirement for the bank letter when renewing a retirement visa in Thailand has recently changed, with the letter now needing to be issued on the same day as the application. There is some confusion regarding whether the 7-day rule refers to calendar or business days, with indications that in Pattaya the requirement is for 3 business days. Additionally, it must be noted that to renew a retirement visa, applicants are actually applying for an extension of stay based on being over 50 years of age.
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David *********
In Pattaya it is 3 business days
Paul *******
I do not believe that you can renew a retirement visa in Thailand. You need to apply for an extension of stay based on being over 50 years of age.
Paul *******
@Tony ********
Tell the poster. See my comment - I am aware.
Tony *********
@Paul ******
there is no such thing as a retirement Visa. It is an extension of stay based on retirement.
Thai ******
@Paul ******
what are you on about.?
Frank **********
David *********
@Paul ******
you are absolutely wrong
Richard ********
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@Paul ******
That's what I meant and why I put "" around "visa"
Stuart *********
Recently changed to needing the bank letter on the SAME day you apply.
Tony *********
@Stuart ********
it depends on the office. For Udon Thani it's 7 days. I was told by immigration they don't insist on the same day because there are a couple of banks that can't guarantee to get the letter to you on the same day.
Stuart *********
@Richard *******
yes. Unfortunately.
Paul ********
@Stuart ********
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Richard ********
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@Stuart ********
Seriously? That's insane. Every year they have to make it harder and harder.
Stuart *********
For the Phuket office. Others may differ.
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