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When will my retirement visa extension take effect if I apply 45 days before expiration in Chiang Mai?

Feb 14, 2025
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Cary *****
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Retirement visa expires 1 June. I Fly out 1 May. I understand I can apply the extension 45 days in advance in Chiang Mai . Is the extension dated from 1 June or... ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
You can apply for a retirement visa extension in Chiang Mai when you have 45 days or less remaining on your current visa, which means you can apply any time after April 17, 2025, if your current visa expires on June 1. The new extension will begin from the expiration date of your current visa, so you will not lose any time by applying early.
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Tod *********
In Chiang Mai you can apply when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp

so

if your current extension expires June 1 you can apply any time AFTER April 17, 2025

The year extension is ADDED to the expiration date you have now (you don't lose time applying early)
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