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What is the processing time for the 12-month retirement visa extension in Thailand?

Dec 28, 2025

a day ago

Quick question; when you go to apply for a 12 month retirement visa extension for the 2nd time is there a 2 week 'under consideration' period or do you get the stamp on the same day?  Many thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a 12-month retirement visa extension (NON-O visa) in Thailand for the second time, the majority of experiences shared suggest that the visa is typically issued on the same day as the application. While each immigration office may operate differently, most users reported receiving their extension immediately. However, some individuals mentioned the possibility of a two-week 'under consideration' period, particularly if a home visit is required, though this is rare for retirement visas. Overall, applicants seem to have favorable experiences with quicker processing in provincial immigration offices.

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Andrew ********

Under consideration is when applying for it - when you do your 1 year extension its the same day

16 hours ago

Sean ******

I've always had 'under consideration in Phuket. Non-O/kids

18 hours ago

Nongnuch ********

I get mine on the same day. I use a provincial Immigration and they are very effective. The 1-year extension, a 90-days report and a single re-entry permit, everything done and dusted on the same day within 25 minutes. I never had to wait, I was always asked to sit down across the officer after I entered. Been doing it since 17 years. That's the advantage using a countryside Immigration. When we lived on Jomtien Beach for 2.5 years, I never registered TM30 there in order to avoid Jomtien Immigration, I remained registered upcountry as the application fell into New Year and I love to spend it with the family

a day ago

Nigel **************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yeah I am hoping to do the same 3 in one day in early Feb. Thanks

13 hours ago

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Nigel **************

Bill *********

Same day in my experience

a day ago

Rudi ***********

I applied for my one-year non-O retirement extension and a Multiple Re-entry permit at 9:15 AM. I left at 10:15 AM. It cost me 1900 and 3800 baht, respectively. Then I requested a special proof of residence, required for applying for my Thai driver's license and obtaining the white license plate for my car. This was produced immediately in duplicate for 800 baht. Immigration office in Pathum Thani. Friendly staff and very quick service.

a day ago

Nongnuch ********

@Rudi **********

in duplicate because you need one each for the car and the motorcycle separately?

a day ago

Rudi ***********

@Nongnuch *******

You need one original document and one copy for both driver's licenses. You also need an original document to apply for the white license plate.

a day ago

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Rudi ***********

Ricky **********

How much you pay 💰for extension because I need too go 2

I have retirement visa but not want go home

John **********

1900 baht

Ricky **********

great thank you

John **********

you do also have to meet the criteria for an extension, mostly 800k baht in your thai bank account for 2 months before you apply, but visit your local immigration office and verify their requirements

a day ago

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John **********

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

Normally, it will be issued the same day you apply for it.

Obviously every immigration office is different, so it's not a guarantee. You might get an under consideration if they want to do a home visit (rare for retirement but becoming more common).

a day ago

John **********

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

I've now had a couple of home visits on a retirement extension but no under consideration period. Extension always issued on the day and the home visit a week or 2 later.

a day ago

Peter *********

@John *********

which immigration office you use ?

a day ago

John **********

@Peter ********

I'm in Sakaeo province so I use the immigration office in Aranyaprathet

21 hours ago

Nigel **************

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I use Petchabun. Had a home visit for my first extension. Hope I get it on the day as I will be away for a month after that. Thanks guys