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What is the process for obtaining a one-year extension of stay in Thailand based on retirement?

Extension of Stay Retirement Visa Thai Immigration Visa Requirements Residence Inspection

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I sucessfully recieved my 1st 1 year extension of stay based on retirement last Monday at Laem Ngop office Trat. It was a great experience, in and out within 1 hour. Thanks to members of this group for the help. One of the requirements was to provide pictures of me at my residence. Yesterday morning my girlfriend , who owns the property got a call from the tourist police to say they were coming to do an inspection on my residence at the property. All great, very polite and no issues. Forms filled in and pictures taken with the official and me and my partner in the same rooms provided with the application. Just thought it worth bringing to the attention of group members that they can and do check sometimes. Cheers.

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The author successfully received their one-year extension of stay based on retirement from the Laem Ngop office in Trat, Thailand, highlighting that the process took about one hour. During the application, a requirement was to provide photos at their residence, which led to a visit from the tourist police for an inspection. The police were polite, and the required documentation was completed with the author and their partner. The author emphasizes the importance of checking specific local requirements for the extension, as different immigration offices in Thailand may have varied criteria.

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James ********

Thank you for your report.

Glad you were able to get the retirement extension of stay for another year.

As this was a report from the Trat Thai Immigration office, we encourage our members to Ask your local Thai Immigration office for their requirements for the one year extension of stay as retired.

As there are over 80 Thai Immigration Offices in Thailand and EACH have their requirements to be met for the extension of stay.. visit them before you apply for the extension to be sure of their requirements.

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What is the process for obtaining a one-year extension of stay in Thailand based on retirement?

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