What are my options for extending my ED visa in Thailand and switching to a retirement visa without leaving the country?

ED Visa Extension Retirement Visa Visa Options in Thailand Visa Requirements for Expats Extension without Leaving Thailand Thai Visa Regulations

Jul 14, 2020

4 years ago

Eddie *******

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Can you all help with a short list of options?

My ED visa expires in Nov. 2020. Can i get any kind of an extension without leaving thailand?  Am I eligible for a 30 day extension or any extension at all without leaving?

If i want to get a retirement visa without the ฿800k do i need to leave the country?  

Before the new flu, was it possible to get a retirement visa in laos?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on extending their ED visa that expires in November 2020 without leaving Thailand, and whether they can switch to a retirement visa without the required ฿800,000 in their bank account. Comments suggest that it's possible to change the reason for the extension from education to retirement without obtaining a new visa. There are also mentions of alternative options like the Elite Visa and recommendations to consult an expert for guidance.

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Noel ***********

Contact Grace at “Thai Visa Centre” she will help you.

4 years ago

Mark *******

Just buy the elite visa ffs and be done wid it

4 years ago

David *********

That’s the problem on here full of shit a guy asked a simple question and you get a fucking arse hole reply if you want the truth go to the people who know not on here

4 years ago

David *********

I have had a couple but I get very angry with these people

We all some times may ask a silly question

But that gives nobody any right to take the piss

I am on my second marriage my last was forty years married but my wife was very sarcastic for those forty years hence why I get very angry with anyone I don’t give it out as I hate it so I don’t expect it back just a little respect each orthers views the guy who spoke to you was obviously a wanker 100%

If I can help you I will try if not I won’t

4 years ago

Robert **********

@David ********

sometimes you have to block then yes. I have a simple answer on expats forum, small issue not so critical as one’s visa. Some guy I didn’t know posted a string of curses at me, crazy dude.

4 years ago

David *********

Will do thanks

4 years ago

Simon **********

@Da***

, one solution I have found is to block those who bring nothing to the party but vitriol and ignorance. Helps to sort the wheat from the chaff, and makes for a totally enlightening experience. Try it, and watch the difference.

4 years ago

David *********

Or you could try a visa company but find out your options first before any money

4 years ago

Eddie *******

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@David ********

thanks. The “people who know”. ? Are you suggesting asking at immigration? Do you think they will help? Or should i look elsewhere? Thanks again.

I appreciate what tod suggested. I am just not sure i am ready for ฿800k in a bank. Looking for other possible extension possibilities.

4 years ago

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Eddie *******

Tod *********

You would get a letter from your school stating you stopped studying on xxx date, and before that date you would have put 800K baht in your bank account and let it there for 2 months. THEN you would go in, cancel your extension based on education and and immediately apply for a new extension based on "being over 50" (retirement).

You do NOT need a new VISA, (you aren't here on a visa now anyway you're on an "extension of stay") all you're doing is changing the reason for your extension from one based on education to one based on being over 50 (retirement). People change the reasons for extensions all the time..

4 years ago

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Tod *********

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