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When do appointment slots for retirement visa extensions at Chaengwattana open up?

Sep 18, 2025
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Mike ********
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When do slots for appointments open up at Chaengwattana (specifically for retirement extension)? It is on a rolling basis? Once a month? And if so, what time of day do they become available?

Thanks.
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Appointment slots for retirement visa extensions at Chaengwattana are made available on a rolling basis, specifically 30 days in advance. Each day, new appointments open up for the date that is 30 days from the current day. It's recommended to check the appointment system regularly, as cancellations can lead to earlier available slots.
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Chip ************
Are advance appointments now required?
Ellie *******
@Chip ***********
, no, it's not mandatory. But it may save your time at some offices.
Chip ************
@Ellie ******
Thank you!
Tod *********
Also log back in and check the available spots once in a while. IF someone cancels an appt it comes back up in the system and bookable.

I had one scheduled for a month out, then noticed when I checked there was one just a week later so snapped it up instead ๐Ÿ™‚
Henry *********
I'm trying to get one for a Teacher's extension in October - already full.
Graham ******
@Henry ********
October is full up to 30 days from the date you looked, day 31 and beyond is not full because they have not been released yet (as described above)
Henry *********
Not much good to me, but I guess I should have tried earlier.
Tod *********
Online appts (at least in Bangkok) can be made 30 days in advance.

Every day a " new day" opens up 30 days out.

So set a reminder 30 days from when you want the appt, and check the system that day.
Tod *********
@Phil *****
well spotted,

I edited my comment

Thanks
Tod *********
As you can see here, the 16 and 17 of Oct are open for booking. Sept is already full..
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