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Should I renew my retirement visa before traveling to Europe or wait until I return?

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Good evening. Im about to do a retirement visa reniewal. My Visa is up dec 12. I need to travel to Europe from Nov 18 to dec 6. Have godt the financial statesments etc in place ( made it today ) and have the rest of required documents. Will there be enough time to go do this in one day or am i better of waiting till i return. ( yes i have multible entry already) .. Thanks in advance :-)

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User inquires about the timing of their retirement visa renewal, which is due on December 12, and their upcoming travel to Europe from November 18 to December 6. They seek advice on whether to complete the renewal before leaving Thailand or to wait until their return. A commenter recommends renewing the visa before the trip to avoid any potential delays.

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I suggest you get your one year extension of stay as retired NOW ...BEFORE you leave Thailand.

That way you have it...just in case your return is delayed for whatever reason.

It's good to plan ahead...

Get the extension now...

Enjoy your trip 😊

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Henrik ********

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thanks James. Will sort tomorrow. Do they do it same day ? (Chiangmai )

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normally Yes. For retirement based One year extension.

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safe travels ✈️.

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Outstanding.. you are a super star

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