Answered8 years ago

What should I know about renewing my retirement extension if my visa details are unclear?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Extension of Stay Thailand Immigration Expat Help Non-O Visa

David **********

asked Jul 18, 2018

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So coming up to my first retirement extension renewal. No problems with what I need for that, but what about the underlying visa. Hard to see where it is in my passport. I changed over from a work permit last year, so must have done a new visa at that time, but someone did it for me, so unsure. Thanks in advance.

Answer summary

This conversation discusses the process for renewing a retirement visa extension in Thailand, particularly for an expat uncertain about their underlying visa status. Participants suggest checking the passport for the entry stamp, clarifying that if one has an Extension of Stay rather than a visa, the last stamp must be referenced for the renewal. The importance of understanding previous visa statuses and entry dates is highlighted for successful renewal.

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David **********

So I take it that I just need to do a standard retirement extension only?

8 years ago

Tod *********

the extension will cost 1900baht AND if you want a re-entry permit after you get the extension it's 1000baht for a single re-entry permit (use it once) or 3800baht for a multiple re-entry permit (come and go all you want for the year) .

8 years ago

David **********

Thanks Tod, just thought there were maybe 2 things to do rather than just the extension.

8 years ago

Tod *********

You meet the financial requirements, provide the appropriate copies etc and you get a new yearly extension of stay.

You don't need to wait until this one almost runs out because they ADD the new year extension onto the expiration date of your current one. You don't lose any time by applying early.

8 years ago

Tod *********

correct, you are now ON a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement) and you will apply for a NEW one before this one expires. You do that every year from now on.

8 years ago

David **********

8 years ago

Tod *********

That is an extension of stay based on retirement that expires on the 24th of Sept 2018, issued from Chonburi Immigrations (pattaya).

You can apply for a new yearly extension when you have 30 days or less left on this current one so any time after the 25th of August

8 years ago

Tod *********

So look at the stamp you have in your passport now when you entered in April

8 years ago

Robert *******

Than you do not have a visa, you're on an Extension of Stay. Just copy the last stamp with the date which comes up somewhere in the near future. Stamp look like this:

8 years ago

David **********

Went on holiday with re-entry permit in April. Before that was 2016

8 years ago

Robert *******

When did you enter Thailand for the last time?

8 years ago