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What are the steps to obtain a 1-year extension for a Non-O retirement visa in Bangkok?
Mar 3, 2026
2 months ago
Debbie ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a Non-O retirement visa, an condo & bank account. What are my next steps to get the 1 year extension in Bangkok
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To obtain a 1-year extension for your Non-O retirement visa in Bangkok, you need to follow these steps: 1) Deposit at least 800,000 THB into your Thai bank account and let it season for 2 full months. 2) Ensure your landlord has completed a TM30 form and obtain a copy of the receipt. 3) Gather your documents, including 3 months of bank statements, a no-objection letter from the bank (which cannot be older than 7 days), and updated bank book. 4) Check the specific requirements of the local immigration office before applying for your extension, as requirements may vary. It is crucial to initiate this process within the 90-day stay permit to avoid having to exit Thailand and start over.
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Kevin ***********
Put money in 2 full months once seasoned get 3 months confusing
Graeme *******
Ask immigration are you in Thailand.
Wilfred ********
Ask an agent there are many in bkk
Alan *********
Go to local immigration and ask what they require,
Greg ***********
Debbie Travis . . . As an US American citizen, for the VISA application outside of Thailand, you need three months of account statements. For the 1-year EXTENSION application on Immigration inside Thailand, you need proof of 2 months seasoning of a minimum of 800,000 THB.
*** in case you don’t manage to have the Thai bank account opened and a minimum of 800,000 THB transferred into it, within the first 30 days after your entry, you will miss the deadline of the seasoning requirement.
As you cannot get an extension on top of the 90-days stay permit you got stamped in when you entered, you will have to exit Thailand and start the process again, from scratch.
*** in case you don’t manage to have the Thai bank account opened and a minimum of 800,000 THB transferred into it, within the first 30 days after your entry, you will miss the deadline of the seasoning requirement.
As you cannot get an extension on top of the 90-days stay permit you got stamped in when you entered, you will have to exit Thailand and start the process again, from scratch.
Dragan **********
Isn’t it the new rules now that it has to be 3 months of statements ?
Or 3 statements ?
Or 3 statements ?
Graham ******
@Dragan *********
The 3 months of statements ensures that the dates cover the two full calendar months seasoning required by ImmigrationGreg ***********
@Dragan *********
for the VISA application outside of Thailand, you need three months of account statements. For the 1-year EXTENSION application on Immigration inside Thailand, you need proof of 2 months seasoning of a minimum of 800,000 THBReply to
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John **********
Put a minimum of 800k baht into your bank account as it has to be there for 2 full months before you can apply for a 12 month extension of stay. Make sure you're landlord has done a TM30 and ask for a copy of the receipt. Once the money has seasoned get 3 months of bank statements, a guarantee letter from the bank (can't be more than 7 days old) and update your bank book on the day you go to immigration. It's worth going to the specific immigration office you will use and checking what they require as they can all vary somewhat
Tongjun **
@John *********
Hi , can i ask,The letter from my bank confirming my balance, does it have to be from my original branch or from in my case any bangkok bank,
Thanks
John **********
@Ton****
should be able to get it at any branchSunny *******
@John *********
how does it work with SCB digital bank book now? As physical is not available anymore ?Greg ***********
Sunny Place you can still get a paper bankbook from SCB
Kyle ********
Sunny Place Yes they are, i open SCB bank 2 months ago, i do my extension on Monday and have the book
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Sue **********
Go to your immigration office and ask for their special requirements, as every IO in evry other province has other requirements.
Ian ********
Transfer the
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0 asap as it has to season for 2 months before the extension can be applied forInem *******
Ordain as a nun or monk then you can get one year visa with no problem
John ********
@Inem ******
Did it work for you?Atrustwor*********
John Robert He tried as a Nun but it didnt work out.
Ron ******
AtrustworthyJaguar A bad habit😂
Inem *******
AtrustworthyJaguar just visit any Thai embassy and enquiry
Atrustwor*********
@Inem ******
dont need to i have long term visaInem *******
AtrustworthyJaguar so from the info you guys know that Thailand also got soft heart
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Atrustwor*********
Put the required money in account. Let it season for the required time then go to immigration and apply for the extension with relevant paperwork the immigration office you will apply at wants.
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