What documents do I need for a 12-month extension of my NON-O retirement visa in Chiang Mai?

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Sep 24, 2024

2 months ago

Rob *******

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My first 3 month non O retirement visa has passed the 45 days and is now ready for the 12 month extension. Can anyone advise me please on the papers I need to gather before I make my trip to immigration. I know I need to update my bank book just before I go but do I also need a letter and statement from the bank ? Do I need a map of where I live ? Do I need a copy of my rental contract ? I will be applying in Chiang Mai if that makes any difference. Thanks for your help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To extend your Non-O retirement visa for another 12 months in Chiang Mai, you will typically need to gather several documents. Based on community input, the essentials include a bank letter, a bank statement showing at least 3 months of transactions (updated just before your application), and a copy of your rental contract. There is no need for a map of your residence. It is advised to check directly with your local immigration office for any specific requirements.

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Kim *********

why don't you go to your local immi and ask for their list regarding the requirements? That will give you your local immi's requirements. The only way to do it

2 months ago

Aake **********

Visit your immigration office and ask for a document stating everything. There is a difference between different immigration offices in Thailand

2 months ago

Ian ********

That is Chiang Mai requirements, I just did my extension last month and followed it to the letter, easy as pie.

2 months ago

Rob *******

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@Ian *******

thanks Ian. I got it now. Did you make an appointment online or just rock up ?

2 months ago

Ian ********

@Rob ******

i made an appointment online this time, but there aren't too many available. Time before I just showed up, still didn't take very long.

2 months ago

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Willem ****

I have been doing my yearly extension in CM for many years. You need a copy of your rental contract. In all these years i never had to show a map of where i live.

2 months ago

Rob *******

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@Willem ***

thanks 🙏

2 months ago

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Tod *********

This is a general list of what you can be required to have, it is NOT a Chiang Mai specific list..

I would advise you go to the office and get the actual requirements so you can pull it off in one try (not be a document short)

You will need the standard bank letter, at least a 3 month print out of the transaction detail report from the bank and update your bank book the date you apply. In Chiang Mai the bank letter/transaction report can be up to 7 days old.

2 months ago

Rob *******

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@Tod ********

thanks Tod. Good advice as always. Just another question if you don’t mind. I just realise my passport expires end of Feb 2026. Is there any requirement for the passport validity ?

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Rob ******

you're fine, your yearly extension will be a year from the date your current 90 days runs out. So you'll get a year until then.

It's NEXT year you'll have to renew your passport BEFORE you go for a new year extension

or

you'll get stamped in only until the expiration date of the passport and lose the time you'd get on the extension

2 months ago

Rob *******

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@Tod ********

thanks a lot mate for all your help

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