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When can I apply for a 1-year retirement extension after receiving my O-visa in Thailand?
Nov 9, 2023
2 years ago
Phil *****
ORIGINAL POSTERAfter getting my O-visa how long do I wait until I apply for the 1 year retirement extension?
TLDR : Answer Summary
After obtaining your O-visa, you generally need to wait until you have 30 days or fewer left on your current visa before applying for a 1-year retirement extension. Some immigration offices, particularly in cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hua Hin, may allow applications to be submitted as early as 45 days prior to expiration.
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Graham *******
I did mine simultaneously.
John ********
I’m confused, you have the O-VISA, correct? It has a date when you can renew. Are you asking for the date when you can apply for renewal?
Colin ***************
That's right.
Som *****
Chiang Mai 45 days
Brandon ************
At most offices you can apply when you have 30 days or less left on your stamp.
Some offices allow 45 days like Bangkok, ChiangMai, Phuket, Hua Hin.
Some offices allow 45 days like Bangkok, ChiangMai, Phuket, Hua Hin.
Bernd ***********
Chris *******
@Bernd **********
No Phuket is 45 days.Brandon ************
@Bernd **********
@Stuart ********
I thought Phuket was 45 days?Stuart *********
@Bernd **********
there are many websites out there, some from actual embassies or consulates that have incorrect information as they are run by different government departments. Phuket allows 45 days prior.Bernd ***********
@Stuart ********
I just did in October and that page is the official webpage of the Phuket immigration volunteers.Stuart *********
@Bernd **********
This is the official website of the Phuket volunteers. And their requirements for a “retirement extension”. **********************************
Bernd ***********
@Stuart ********
thats really interesting. I must beg your pardon as it -now- ( updated oct.2023 ) is o45 days. So they just have changed it. Before ,( latest update Dec 2022 it was 30 days. )Stuart *********
@Bernd **********
ok no problem. Rules can change.Phil *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
can I apply at Patong office or only phuket town office?Stuart *********
@Phil ****
Long term extensions only at the Phuket Town office. Patong and Blue Tree only handle tourist type stuff.Brandon ************
@Bernd **********
Stuart is a Phuket immigration volunteer. He knows more than a websiteMelissa *********
@Brandon ***********
hehe. Phuket has immigration volunteers? NiiiiceBernd ***********
@Brandon ***********
so I don't understand why it's on their webpage.... !?Stuart *********
@Bernd **********
OK. You’ve been told by a volunteer that works there. You’ve been told by a few others that that’s their policy. Why question it. I’ve given you the link to the requirements. We can argue until the cows come home. In Phuket you can apply 45 days prior to your stamp running out. Get over it. That’s the rule there.Bernd ***********
@Brandon ***********
I always do it early and most earliest is 30 days here in Phuket.Stuart *********
@Bernd **********
Phuket allows 45 days prior.Reply to
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@Brandon ***********
krabi also told me 45 daysReply to
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