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What should I consider when extending my Retirement Visa in Thailand?
I’m extending my Retirement Visa for the first time. I’m in country and my current Non-O is good until Dec 9. My bank account has maintained a balance of over 800k baht for over a year. I do plan on multiple entries in 2022 as I have a business in the US that is ongoing. Besides the checklist of required documents and photos, is there anything else I should consider or plan for?
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When extending your Retirement Visa (NON-O) in Thailand, ensure you purchase a single or multiple entry re-entry permit to maintain the validity of your extension. You will need to apply for a new one-year extension based on retirement, and if you entered on a Non-OA visa, be aware that health insurance may be required. After applying, you'll receive an under consideration stamp lasting around 30 days, after which you will finalize the extension at the immigration office.
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Benjamin ******
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. The process works like this for most extension of stays:
1. You'd apply for a NEW one year extension of stay based on retirement. If you entered on a Non-OA, you'll need health insurance, otherwise you won't.
2. You'll be given an under consideration stamp. Generally it's 30 days or thereabouts.
3. You'll return to the immigration office and close out your under consideration stamp.
4. You'll then purchase either a single entry re-entry permit or a multiple entry re-entry permit
1. You'd apply for a NEW one year extension of stay based on retirement. If you entered on a Non-OA, you'll need health insurance, otherwise you won't.
2. You'll be given an under consideration stamp. Generally it's 30 days or thereabouts.
3. You'll return to the immigration office and close out your under consideration stamp.
4. You'll then purchase either a single entry re-entry permit or a multiple entry re-entry permit
Owen *******
I don't quite understand points 2 & 3. Whenever I apply for the 1 year extension of stay (O-A based on retirement), they stamp me in for another one-year extension of stay. Never any mention of 30 day under consideration.
Ellie *******
@Owen ******
that 2 & 3 part are not for the process for extension based on being over 50. But some other extensions (from non-o) reason such as marriage to a Thai, etc, require those processes.
Wannikea *********
@Owen ******
it depends on the office and officer, sometimes they give an under consideration stamp, sometimes they ask you to return in three months with bankbook to show the money is still in the bank. Sometimes you're stamped for the whole year.Owen *******
@Ellie ******
I understand. I'm trying to clarify that those points are not applicable to this post. You apply for and receive a 1 year extension of stay (at the discretion of the immigration officer that you meet the requirements).
Namae *****
OP@Benjamin *****
thank you. I have a Non-O, and I have international insurance through Blue Cross. Hope that’s enough?Benjamin ******
@Namae ****
If you entered on a Non-O visa (NOT Non-OA), health insurance is not a requirement. Namae *****
OP@Benjamin *****
thanks you!
James ********
Be sure you buy either a single or multiple entry reentry permit. That keeps your extension of stay valid.
Conny ********
@James *******
– that comes second 😉. First he has to get his extension of stay. Therefore he don’t need to mention, that he will leave the country sometimes.Namae *****
OP@Conny *******
thanks for the advice.Activity
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