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When should I renew my retirement visa in Thailand, before or after July 15th?
Jun 3, 2025
a year ago
Gerald ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello. Just to clarify for my mind. Do I have to renew my retirement visa before the 15th July. Just that it's got a stamp from the last one of 19th June 2024 so I am thinking I must have have a spare month on my last visa that is carried over. All help is much appreciated.
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The user is seeking clarification on whether they need to renew their retirement visa before July 15th, based on the stamp from their previous visa. Comments from the community indicate that the renewal can be applied for up to 30 days before the current visa expires, with suggestions to renew a month before expiry to avoid any unexpected rules. It is advisable to complete the renewal process before July 15th for peace of mind.
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Larry **********
July 15 better before you will need to get something copied
Robert ********
Why do you ask here when it all depends on your immigration office?
A simple phone call and you have a 100% correct answer within a minute.
A simple phone call and you have a 100% correct answer within a minute.
Gerald ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert *******
That is very correct Robert, but like most questions on this group if you ask a question you will get sound advice, but as you say a phone call will give me the right answer. So what is the point in this group then if you ask a question and then you get told to phone the office upReply to
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Gina *********
Yes
Nongnuch ********
you can apply for the next "1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement" from up to 30 days before your current 1-year extension will expire. That would be from 16th of June 2024 onward. You next 1-year retirement extension will be issued for another year, starting on July 16th.
Peter *********
Do 29 days before expiry
Jeffrey ********
Listen to the advice from Stuart Cummings...
Adam ******
Get the ball rolling now.
Gerald ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Adam *****
Will do in the next week just need to take some mug shots of me around the house, that's what they want and a bank statement for the 12 months and signed paper from the bank.Adam ******
Good idea to get on it a wee bit early in case there is something missing.
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Troels ******
I always renew a month before expiry (in case rules change) and the new visa is 12 months from expiry of previous. Been doing this since 2008
Von ***********
@Troels *****
good advice to be proactive.Reply to
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Neil ********
I would go 2 weeks before the 25th July just in case any issue and then there is less stress
Gerald ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Neil *******
you mean 15th July not the 25th🤔Neil ********
@Gerald *******
sorry yesReply to
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Alan **********
Can do 2weeks before
Troels ******
@Alan *********
a month is acceptedJack ********
@Alan *********
45 days in some offices.Reply to
Jack ********
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Stuart *********
15th July.
Abu ********
@Stuart ********
, My Non Imm-O visa will expire on 6 September. I obtained that visa from my country several times and last year for the first time extension in BKK. However, what is the deadline for me to apply for a one year extension again? Is it 3 weeks or one month before the expiry date?Thanks for your advice in advance.Stuart *********
@Abu *******
You can extend any time from 45 days prior right up to 5th September (6th is a Saturday). Not advisable to leave to the last minute though.Abu ********
@Stuart ********
, sorry. You mean not before 45 days. I want to know the deadline not after the date to apply, I mean the latest date from the date of expiry. Thank you so much.Stuart *********
@Abu *******
As stated you can do it 45 prior to 6th September right up until the 5th September.Abu ********
@Stuart ********
, no dear, I was told from immigration information desk to apply before at least 21 days or 30 days that I can't remember. Thank you again.Stuart *********
@Abu *******
That’s for the initial Non O visa. That needs those number of days to convert. You can extend an extension up to the actual due date but actually 5th for you.Abu ********
@Stuart ********
, how is it possible? They stamp on the extension application submission date to contact after 20 days for processing and decision making. So, they want to apply at least 21 or 30 days ( I can't remember clearly) before the extension expiry date. I am asking regarding a Non Imm-O ( spouse) visa. Thank you.Robert ********
@Abu *******
I’ve extended a few time over the years. Extending after the first time takes about 10 minutes work for the officer. You wait much longer in line than the actual work ;)That’s why you can do it on the last day (which is not advised if you’re not 100% prepared).
Stuart *********
@Abu *******
They will stamp a under consideration stamp for 15-30 days or so but it’s irrelevant when you apply from 45 days out up until the stamp date.Reply to
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Brandon ************
@Abu *******
the deadline is the date on the stamp. September 6th is the last day you can apply without going into overstayAbu ********
@Brandon ***********
, sorry dear you are incorrect. For extending the visa it needs to apply before the expiry date . ThanksNongnuch ********
@Abu *******
I guess you don't even have something which is called a "visa". You are on a stay permit, not on a visa. You most probably are on an "1-year extended stay permit based on being married to a Thai wife". You can apply for the next 1-year extension of the stay permit, from up to 30 days before your current extended stay permit expires (on some Immigration from up to 45 days). The Extension will be issued for 4 weeks"under consideration". Within this period, Immigration is going to visit you and your wife at home, and they will ask your neighbours to make sure that your marriage is for realBrandon ************
@Abu *******
you can apply ON the expiration date. But since it's a Saturday, not this year.Reply to
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Robert ********
You have until the 15th of July
Gerald ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert *******
That's what I thought 🤔 but it's best to ask here or at the immigration officeReply to
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