When is the earliest I can apply for a new Non-O retirement visa before my current one expires?

Jun 6, 2023
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Evgeny ********
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Hi guys, do you know when is the earliest I can apply for a new Non-O retirement visa. the old one expires on July 17. Thanks. Samui immigration.
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You can typically apply for a new Non-O retirement visa extension when you have 30 days or less remaining on your current visa. Therefore, for your case, you can apply anytime after June 18th, as your current visa expires on July 17th.
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Tod *********
As a general rule you can apply for a new year extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp (Some offices are 45 days but figure 30 or less and you're always good)

So in your case, any time after June 18th
Evgeny ********
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@Tod ********
thank you ๐Ÿ™
Fero ******
Tod Daniels if someone applies 30 days earlier, does he/she lose (waste) 30 days from the extension or does the immigration extend it from when the 1st extension would finish?
Tod *********
@Fero *****
yearly extensions are ADDED to the current expiration date you have in your passport now, you don't lose any time applying early..
Brandon ************
@Tod ********
I'm assuming the Samui one week rule is only for tourist extension?
Tod *********
@Brandon ***********
samui and jomtien seem to enforce that rule for tourists on visa exempt/60 day entry stamps
Ellie *******
Most immigration offices accept the year extension application when you have 30 days or less with your current stamp. I think Samui, too. But let's see if someone knows. Or try to post on Samui related groups you may get the answer quicker.
Evgeny ********
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@Ellie ******
thanks ๐Ÿ™
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