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What Should I Do About My Retirement Visa Renewal While Stuck in Australia?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Thai Immigration

Jul 7, 2020

5 years ago

Paul **********

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hi, i am stuk in Ausralia                                                   My Ritirement Visa is due for renewal, 90 day renewal,   end of this month. July  obviously i can not do this                                                                                               Am I able to send my Passport to someone ?????                                                  Thai Embassy says just reapply wen l return to Thailand                       Shit  Shit                                                                                                                          Cheers

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The user is facing issues with renewing their Retirement Visa while stuck in Australia. They received advice that they do not need to do the 90-day reporting since they are outside Thailand, but if their visa expires while they are abroad, they must restart the application process upon returning. The Thai embassy confirmed they should reapply when back in Thailand.

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Benjamin ******

This thread is getting derailed, and confusing now. I'm closing comments.

@Paul *********

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5 years ago

Paul **********

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Thanks everyone!!!

5 years ago

Stefano ***********

I'm in the same boat but I'll be waiting until the time comes that both borders are open for business. Otherwise you may be paying for an insurance policy you may not need to pay for.

5 years ago

Michael ********

The Thai embassy is correct. Re-apply when you return to Thailand.

5 years ago

Shayne **********

Get a year long visa in Australia, enjoy nearly 2 years in Thailand with no immigration hassles.

5 years ago

Tod *********

Nope, it doesn't work like that. If you're out of the country you don't do 90 day reporting so you're okay in that regard. BUT if your retirement extension expires while you are out of the country you will have to start all over again from zero.

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