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What are the current requirements and changes for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Immigration Regulations Bank Book Update Requirements Thai Immigration Forms Expat Experience

Apr 29, 2025

22 days ago

Belinda ********

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Just a heads up. I renewed retirement extension today and was sent to update my bank book again having just updated it all with a years statement from the bank and bank confirmation letter just the afternoon before.  Never had this happen before.  Apparently if it is a savings account the new rule is it has to be updated ON THE DAY you go to immigration.  Of course lost my parking space which I had secured by getting there before immigration opened, my time going to the relevant bank in Phuket town to update yet again and then not being able to find a parking spot at immigration when I got back took another 40 minutes.  If in fixed account that’s alright to do the day before but NOT a savings account.  

The only other change is there are now 4 forms you have to complete and only one of the forms is the same as last year, so if you took forms last year to prepare and fill in before you come you may find they are now not correct.

Just the fun of all the changes each year to keep you on your toes.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recently updated rules for retirement visa renewal in Thailand have caused some unexpected inconvenience for expats. A key change is that savings accounts must have their bank books updated on the same day as the immigration application, while fixed accounts remain acceptable if updated a day prior. This policy led to frustration with parking and waiting times at immigration offices. Additionally, there are new forms that must be completed, including the introduction of a new document (ST 9). Experiences shared indicate that some immigration offices have consistently required updates to savings books on the application day, while others have been more flexible.

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1-2 days for larger amounts it's the Thai bank that's slow

21 days ago

Len *****

I am just learning Thai and not enough to keep up yet. Immigration is a nightmare for me. My partner speaks a bit of English but can’t make me understand what’s happening. Same with everything else here nobody really speaks much English out in the provinces. I just muddle through and find things out the hard way by lived experience. I only know a couple of English speakers and they don’t know much Thai either. One Canadian and one English.