When is the earliest I can apply for a 1-year extension on my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Apr 1, 2024
8 months ago
Timothy **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I would like to know when I can apply for the one year extension on my new Non-O retirement visa. My 800k baht has been seasoned already for Six months so not a issue. I have been told 2 weeks before my 90 Visa expires and also 1 month before by two different IM at my Nakon Phanom office. I would like to apply as soon as possible because I need to leave Thailand 3 weeks before the visa expires.
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The general consensus from commenters suggests that you can apply for a 1-year extension on your Non-O retirement visa as early as 30 days before your current visa stamp expires. Some immigration offices may accept applications up to 45 days in advance, particularly in larger cities like Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Phuket. One user successfully applied 3 weeks before their visa expiration at the Nakon Phanom immigration office without any issues. It is advisable to confirm the exact earliest application date with your local immigration office.
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Peter *********
I did my extension 3 weeks before at nakhon phanom immigration no problem, not sure about before that though, took 2 and half hours.
Peter *********
Sorry it was exactly 4 weeks before expiry, hope this helps
Tod *********
@Peter ********
thank you for taking time to respond to this post with information FROM the same office the O/P will use (y)
Jan ******************
All officers accept extension 30 days before your stamp expires and minimum 15 days left. Some immigration accept extension 45 days prior, Chang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and some others.
Ellie *******
@Jan *****************
, there is no "minimum remaining days" requirement for extension applications. You can apply for an extension on the very last day on your stamp.
Jan ******************
@Ellie ******
ok, thank you for clearing this out. Then itโ€™s just for applying for a Non O in country it has to be minimum 15 days.๐Ÿ‘
Wannikea *********
@Jan *****************
applying for the visa has different timelines than applying for the extension
Ellie *******
You need to ask your local office "Exactly when is the EARLIEST you can apply for a 1-year extension", not just "When you can/need to apply for an extension". They may give you just a "don't be in the last minute" type answer to your latter question, it could be one week or one month.

Most offices accept a 1-year extension when your stamp remains 30 days or less.
Timothy **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ellie ******
thanks for your reply, I was hoping to be able to apply for the extension as soon as possible.
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