Which form do I need to fill out for a retirement visa extension in Thailand, TM7 or TM86?

@Jonathan *******

Your situation is a bit unusual, but everything in Thailand is of course in the discretion of the immigration.

I would just played it safe here and filled out both forms. The requirements for the TM.86 and TM.7 is more or less the same.

Practice can vary, but this is the general requirements for extension of stay;

TM.7

*Passport

*Copy photo page passport

*Copy latest stamp in passport

*Copy visa or extension in passport

*Copy TM.6 if you have. (discontinued for all entries by air, land and sea at date)

*Receipt TM.30

*Lease contract or proof of home

*Pass-photo

*Bank statement or confirmation from your embassy

*1900 thb cash

What stamp are you actually on? If your on an extension of stay based on education you may be able to change to an extension of stay based on retirement. But if your on a visa you will probably need to leave the country to get rid of it

As said I don’t think you can convert this inside country. If you just cross the border and re-enter on a 30 days visa exemption you apply for a 90 days Non O first on TM.87. After you can do your extensions of stay.

If you already have a bank account you’ll need to bank 800K in your account when you apply and you’ll need at least 15 days left on your stamp. Time should be no issue here as you’re also allowed to do a 30 days extension on your visa exemption.

To the best of my knowledge, you cannot convert from ED to retirement. Have you asked your immigration office if it's possible?

You'll likely need to cancel your ED extension and leave Thailand and then return as a tourist.