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What is the process for renewing a non-O retirement visa extension and managing a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Thai Visa Non-O Visa Extension of Stay Retirement Visa Re-entry Permit Visa Requirements Immigration Process

Mar 18, 2026

a month ago

Magenta*******

ORIGINAL POSTER

2 part question:

1- If you have a non-o based on retirement and have received the 1 year extension of stay.   When my time is up, am I technically renewing me visa? Or am I  just renewing my extension of stay?   Just  confused a little based on some other posts.

2- I have the multi-entry permit.  From what I’ve read I do not need to do anything as far as immigration when I depart the country? 

As always I am thankful to this group for providing me with clarity when needed.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has two questions regarding their Non-O visa based on retirement in Thailand. Firstly, they seek clarification on whether they are renewing their visa or just the extension of stay when their one-year extension expires. The consensus in the comments is that they will apply for a new extension of stay rather than renewing the visa itself. Secondly, they inquire about the procedure when departing Thailand with a multi-entry permit, where it is affirmed that no action is needed as long as they return in time to apply for a new extension. Comments emphasize the importance of properly identifying the retirement extension and re-entry permit when re-entering Thailand.

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Malcolm **********

When you return to Thailand make sure you point out the retirement extension (a lot of people just call it a retirement visa) and the re-entry permit and don't just get stamped the

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day visa waiver as that stamp would cancel your retirement extension.

a month ago

Michael **********

Malcolm Whitlock I have been advised to put the re-entry permit number,where it asks for s visa number when applying for the TDAC, I assume this is correct and should mean that the Immigration officer will look for this.

a month ago

Graham ******

Michael Woodcock No, don't assume that, show your re-entry permit as you hand over your passport then check the date of your stamp when you get it back

a month ago

Magenta*******

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Michael Woodcock good question. I hadn’t thought of this yet myself. Unsure what to put in for visa number when applying for the tdac.

Hopefully someone here knows

a month ago

Atrustwor*********

MagentaOwl4649 you can leave the visa number blank its not a requirement. I never put my visa number in the TDAC application.

a month ago

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Atrustwor*********

Malcolm **********

Michael Woodcock It's not something I know enough to comment on, sorry I can't help any more. The reason for my comment is that I have a friend who fell foul of this problem so I thought it is worth commenting on.

a month ago

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Malcolm **********

Doug *******

Malcolm Whitlock Excellent advice. 👍

a month ago

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Doug *******

Paul *******

1. You are not renewing anything. You are applying for an Extension of stay based on b eing over 50 years.

a month ago

Graham ******

Ypur re-entry permit is linked to your current 12 month extension so when you get a new extension you will then need to purchase a new re-entry permit (1000B single or 3800B multi).

a month ago

Preben *******************

1. You have an extension of stay.

2. You don't need to do anything when you leave the country when you have the re-entry permit.

a month ago

John **********

1. You are not renewing anything. You apply for a new extension of stay every time

2. Correct as long as you return in time to apply for a new extension

a month ago

Magenta*******

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@John *********

Thank you much. I needed some feedback. 🙂

a month ago

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Magenta*******

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