What are the requirements for extending a Non-O Visa based on retirement in Thailand?

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Good morning everyone ☕

I'm a bit confused about 2 things regarding the extension of Non-O Visa based on retirement.
1. Do I have to wait till 30 days before the original visa stamp expires? 
2. I cannot find anything about a rental agreement OR TM30 on the official website. Are they not required?

I'm living in Suratthani Province.

And one more thing: Might it be a problem if the address on the affidavit of monthly income doesn't match the current address? I'm planning to move, but already got the affidavit 🤷

Sorry...I might see problems where there are none. 😐

Ask Thailand · Answer

The individual is seeking clarification on two main points regarding the extension of a Non-O Visa based on retirement: the timing for applying for the extension (whether it should be done 30 days before the original visa expires) and the requirements for documentation, specifically regarding rental agreements and TM30 forms. Additionally, they inquire about the implications of having an affidavit of monthly income with an outdated address. Responses indicate that it's best to check with the local immigration office for specific requirements, as they can vary by location.

Tod ********* · Answer

[mention redacted] sadly the answer is; you need to slog on over to the Surat Thani immigration office (or what ever of the three immigration offices there you actually use (Samui, Koh Phangan or the main one in Surat Thani town) and get the hand out listing the particular requirements at THAT office for the retirement extension. 😕

At most offices you can apply for a yearly extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp (so any time from 30 days down to the day it expires).

More and more offices require TM30, lease, land lord thai i/d and the house book listing of the property BUT again, that's something you wanna ask the officers at the immigration office you use (there are over 80 offices in the country)

As far as if they'll accept the affidavit of income from abroad from your embassy with the wrong address on it, again that's an immigration office specific thing you're asking. They can decline it and make you go get a new one so definitely ask them when you're getting the hand out listing the requirements for the extension from them 🙂

This is a general list of requirements listing the things you could be required to have (it is NOT office specific)

What are the requirements for extending a Non-O Visa based on retirement in Thailand?

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