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

Thailand Visa Rules Retirement Visa Chaengwattana Immigration Office Appointment System Online Appointments

Sep 18, 2025

7 months ago

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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TLDR : Answer Summary

Appointment slots for retirement extensions at Chaengwattana are available on a rolling basis, with new slots opening 30 days in advance each day. It is advisable to check the system daily at a consistent time, as cancellations can also create additional openings. Advance appointments are now typically required.

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Chip ************

Are advance appointments now required?

7 months ago

Ellie *******

@Chip ***********

, no, it's not mandatory. But it may save your time at some offices.

7 months ago

Chip ************

@Ellie ******

Thank you!

7 months ago

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Chip ************

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 🙂

7 months ago

Henry *********

I'm trying to get one for a Teacher's extension in October - already full.

7 months ago

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)

7 months ago

Henry *********

Not much good to me, but I guess I should have tried earlier.

7 months ago

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Henry *********

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.

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Phil *****

well spotted,

I edited my comment

Thanks

7 months ago

Tod *********

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

7 months ago

Phil ******

@Tod ********

October Sir

7 months ago