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What are the implications of being out of Thailand for most of the year with a Non-O retirement visa regarding renewal?

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Nov 24, 2022

2 years ago

Dave ************

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Curious if anyone has experience with this: If one has a Non O for retirement but is out of the country for a majority of the year (say 8-10 months), do they frown upon this when going for renewal, or do they pretty much only care that one has the requisite bank money and other requirements met?

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Users generally agree that having a Non-O visa for retirement and being out of Thailand for 8-10 months does not negatively impact the renewal process, provided that the requisite bank balance and other requirements are met. There are no mandatory stay durations in the country, and individuals have successfully renewed their visas after extended absences.

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Tod *********

No issue at all getting your yearly extension and then leaving the country until the next year when your extension comes due, as long as you return in time to apply for another one and meet the requirements, they don't care in the least how much time you're in or out of the country

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Lee **********

I’m here ~50% of the year and have been doing this for several years with no issues or questions.

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Thie ****

11 months abroad, no problem for renewal.

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Colin *******

Mine expired during the covid restrictions and I had to start the whole process again so make sure you have enough time left on it when you return

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Steve ********

There's no requirement to spend a minimum amount of time in the country. Just keep an eye on the bank balance

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Richard ********

Great question

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Dannie ***************

If you meet the requirements, it is fairly certain you can extend it.

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Lloyd ********

They won't worry about that at all, as you say, as long as you meet the requirements

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