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What is the processing time for a retirement extension at Chiang Mai immigration and how early can I apply?

NON-O Visa Retirement Visa Extension Chiang Mai Immigration Visa Processing Times Visa Application Procedure

May 20, 2025

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Hi all I'm on an initial 3 months non O visa and going to apply for a 12 month extension for retirement. Does anyone know what the processing time is in Chiang Mai immigration? And also i waa told I can apply a maximum of 45 days before the 3 month non O expires. Is this correct? Someone else just told me it was a maximum of 30 days before expiry. Many thanks 🙏🏼

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The user is seeking information on the processing time for extending their initial 3-month NON-O visa to a 12-month retirement visa in Chiang Mai, as well as clarification on the correct timeframe to apply for this extension before their current visa expires.

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Brandon ************

Most offices provide the retirement extension all in a single visit. Chiang Mai allows applications 45 days before your existing stamp expires.

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@Brandon ***********

thanks that's what they said but then a couple of people said 30 days!

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Brandon ************

every office is different. But the larger ones (Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket) all allow 45 days. Even some smaller ones do like Hua Hin. But those 3 for sure.

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Ruud ******************

Immigration Chiang Mai can give you the right information!!

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Indeed, the OP needs to go there to get their list of requirements which can be office specific including the application time of 30 or 45 days

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