When should I renew my retirement visa in Thailand, before or after July 15th?

@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).

@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.

@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.

@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.

@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.

@Abu *******

As stated you can do it 45 prior to 6th September right up until the 5th September.

@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.

@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 real

@Abu *******

you can apply ON the expiration date. But since it's a Saturday, not this year.

@Brandon ***********

, sorry dear you are incorrect. For extending the visa it needs to apply before the expiry date . Thanks