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What documents are required for extending a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand's Chonburi/Pattaya?
Non-O VisaRetirement VisaVisa ExtensionChonburi ImmigrationPattaya ImmigrationBank RequirementsRental AgreementTM7 FormHealth Insurance
Jan 15, 2026
4 months ago
Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTERGoing over my checklist for one year extension of Non-O retirement visa in Chonburi/Pattaya.
Visa expires on 28 January but I'd like to apply on 16 or 19 January.
TM7 form (includes acknowledgement of penalties)
Passport photos
Copy of passport pages.
Copy of 1 year signed rental agreement
Copy of one year bank statement
Copy of bank book pages with same day update
Copy of TM30
Bank Letter certifying minimum baht requirement (I had no transfers since my last extension)
Am I missing anything? Please advise.
Visa expires on 28 January but I'd like to apply on 16 or 19 January.
TM7 form (includes acknowledgement of penalties)
Passport photos
Copy of passport pages.
Copy of 1 year signed rental agreement
Copy of one year bank statement
Copy of bank book pages with same day update
Copy of TM30
Bank Letter certifying minimum baht requirement (I had no transfers since my last extension)
Am I missing anything? Please advise.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is preparing to apply for a one-year extension for their Non-O retirement visa in Chonburi/Pattaya, and is seeking confirmation on whether they have all required documents. They plan to apply around the middle of January before their visa expires on January 28. The essential documents listed include the TM7 form, passport photos, copies of passport pages, a signed one-year rental agreement, bank statements and bank book pages, a TM30 form, and a bank letter verifying the minimum balance requirement. Several comments offer advice, such as ensuring the bank letter is dated the same day, possibly needing additional documents like a health insurance policy, and tips for the immigration process.
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Ralph **********
I think you have it covered but make sure the bank letter is dated the same day as application.
Don ***********
Hi Michael 1 comments, 3 quirks probably local immigration requirements (Issan) and 1 tip, I did mine yesterday.
Comment - You can renew up 45 days in advance mine was 42 days early today and the 12 months starts from the end date of your current visa date in your passport so today I got 1 year plus 42 days ie 26th Feb 2027 so nothing lost by renewing early.
2. Told to make a deposit of 100 baht on the application day, BEFORE requesting the letter and 12 months bank statement so that the bank book, letter and statements show same balance on the same day. Last year I had to leave immigration put in 100 baht before proceeding.
3. When I took my wife with me on previous years they made her provide a photocopy of her Thai ID (even though it’s a retirement visa). If she didn’t have it with her she had to go and get it before they would process it. This year she sat outside and it was not requested.
3. Was asked to pay 2000 baht today not 1900, clearly I didn’t question it.
Tip: on previous bank visits it’s always taken time to explain exactly what I needed, last year I took a photograph of the two completed request forms, took home blank ones. My wife filled in the details in Thai leaving the date fields blank, made several photocopies. This year just had to add in the dates fields (3 of them) ie today’s date on the top of the form and the start and end date for the bank statement. Today, no confusion handed in the 2 request forms, passport and bank book all done in 15 minutes.
Good luck for your renewal and hope it all goes to plan for you.
Comment - You can renew up 45 days in advance mine was 42 days early today and the 12 months starts from the end date of your current visa date in your passport so today I got 1 year plus 42 days ie 26th Feb 2027 so nothing lost by renewing early.
2. Told to make a deposit of 100 baht on the application day, BEFORE requesting the letter and 12 months bank statement so that the bank book, letter and statements show same balance on the same day. Last year I had to leave immigration put in 100 baht before proceeding.
3. When I took my wife with me on previous years they made her provide a photocopy of her Thai ID (even though it’s a retirement visa). If she didn’t have it with her she had to go and get it before they would process it. This year she sat outside and it was not requested.
3. Was asked to pay 2000 baht today not 1900, clearly I didn’t question it.
Tip: on previous bank visits it’s always taken time to explain exactly what I needed, last year I took a photograph of the two completed request forms, took home blank ones. My wife filled in the details in Thai leaving the date fields blank, made several photocopies. This year just had to add in the dates fields (3 of them) ie today’s date on the top of the form and the start and end date for the bank statement. Today, no confusion handed in the 2 request forms, passport and bank book all done in 15 minutes.
Good luck for your renewal and hope it all goes to plan for you.
Julian *****
What about health insurance?
Jan ******************
@Julian ****
Only for stays based on a Non O-A visa. There's no requirement for stays based on a regular Non-O visa.Reply to
Jan ******************
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Will ************
Hand drawn directions to house from immigration office.
Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Will ***********
in the Chonburi office this is required? Just checking.Jon ******
While they asked for the hand-drawn map in past years, they did not ask for it when I renewed last month.
Jon ******
I've always worn shorts/golf shirt there. I've never had an issue. 😎
Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jon *****
since you were there in December. Is more casual but nice attire, like golf shorts and collar shirts acceptable in the Pattaya office.Reply to
Michael ************
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Graeme *******
Why leaving it so late.
Graeme *******
@Michael ***********
that's no good, guess they will give you a stamp date to return by.Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graeme ******
my visa expires on the 28th of January. Tomorrow is the 16th.Ellie *******
@Michael ***********
, 28th Jan is the last day you can apply for a 1-year extension as normal.Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ellie ******
that's all I really care about. Thank you.Graham ******
@Michael ***********
Your visa is long gone, your extension stamped in your passport is what you are working to (as Jan pointed out, not everyting is a "visa") ;)Reply to
Graham ******
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Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graeme ******
I believe it's possible to extend up to the day before your stamp date. 12 days I think is OK. If I'm missing something I do have all of next week to sort it out.Reply to
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Daryl ********
Recommend going to the immigration office and validate all documents they require, some offices ask for different items and often change
Pete *******
Rental agreement + Owners ID + Owners Tabien Bann
Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete ******
included in my rental agreementPete *******
@Michael ***********
then all sounds goodReply to
Pete *******
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Jan ******************
This is a "universal" handout from Jomtien from last month. It clearly covers both Non O applications made in country and one year extensions of stay, and everything is simply referred to as a “visa”. (That also helps explain why the same seasoning rules are applied across both cases).
Tod *********
thanx for that
@Jan *****************
(y)Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
thank you very much for sharingReply to
Michael ************
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Mike *******
Let us know how it went and what was the final type of paperwork that got you the 1 year. Thanks. Doing mine next month.
Jon ******
@Mike ******
go into the immigration office and ask for the requirement for 1y Extension of Stay for Retirement. They will give you the list of requirements as well as the application form. I go and ask for it every year, in case anything has changed.Jon ******
The experiences they describe are often from different immigration offices and done at different times. For example, what they were told last March, may be different from what we're told now. If you provide everything listed on the requirements list they give you now, put them in the same order they are on the requirements list, and sign all copies before hand, it should be smooth sailing. It always has been for me.
Mike *******
I did that a few days ago. However not everyone's experience is the same. It should be.
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Wayne ********
I always attempt 30 days or more before date.
Henrik ***********
@Wayne *******
the same here at least one month before so have plenty off time if forget anything or they made newThe next one year extension will be exactly the same if applay a week or a month before and no stress
Michael ************
ORIGINAL POSTEROK. Do you have any reply related to the checklist?
Wayne ********
@Michael ***********
well when I ask about 45 50 days before they give me a checklist of documents copies etc they want. So start then drop by the bank to set date I want to pickup the year bank statement.Mat *********
@Michael ***********
why are you guys not asking the immigration officers, they will give you a list what they want. I always line them before I go thereMichael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mat ********
would you be kind enough to share the line profile for Chonburi/Pattaya immigration?Mat *********
@Michael ***********
sorry I live in Kamphaengphet. But you can add them the next time you are thereMichael ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mat ********
got it. I'll try to do that. Appreciate the tip.Reply to
Michael ************
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