Well today was my first day possible to go back to immigration to process my 12 Month Extension of Stay based on my Non-O Retirement Visa. I had everything the Immigration Officer wanted and received my extension without having to get anything additional. Also processed my reentry permit while here since I already have trips lined up.

I know people on here get “snotty” when expats say 12 month visa instead of 12 month extension of stay, but the Immigration Officer told me I now had a 12 Month Visa🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

90 day extension advice please.

Am I right in assuming that my original 90 day reporting due date, is now irrelevant due to flying out and now that I’ve returned it restarts from the day I arrive? TIA

(Yes, I had a re-entry permit)

Hello, I am planning to travel to Vietnam. I currently have a 90-day Non-O visa and I will return 15 days before the visa expires. I will also obtain a re-entry permit.

My question is whether it is better to apply for the one-year extension of stay before traveling or after I return, or if it does not matter. I am asking from a practical point of view, especially if someone has been in a similar situation. From a legal point of view, there should not be any issues.

Thank you.

Hi All,

If catching the train from Bangkok to Vientiane, can I submit my TM8 (re-entry permit) at the Thai border checkpoint or do I have to go to an Immigration office?

Thank you

Applied for the non-immigration O 90 day retirement visa on December 4th. Granted today, 23rd December. London.

Go into Thailand on 25th January so my next challenge is to get the retirement extension for a year.

Please can someone confirm how long a multi re-entry permit is valid for? I'm currently on a Non-O retirement visa with first extension due before March 2026. If I visit Vietnam for a week at the end of January and get a multi re-entry permit before departure, is it valid for a year or will it automatically expire when I apply for the first extension of my non-o? Many thanks

Hi all... A quick check-in on the Thailand Retirement Visa process (Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O” – Retirement Extension).

I entered Thailand in late November on a 90-day Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O”, with the intention of applying in-country for the one-year extension of stay based on retirement.

Completed so far:

* Opened a Thai bank account in my name

* Deposited 800,000 Thai Baht (treating the funds as frozen)

* In the process of completing residence registration (TM30 / address confirmation), including a notarized passport copy from my embassy and an official Thai translation (should be completed next week)

* My understanding is that Thai medical insurance is not required for an in-country retirement extension (please correct me if wrong)

* The two-month seasoning period for the 800,000 Thai Baht deposit will be reached in early February.

Questions:

* Is early February the correct time to go to the Immigration Office with the full set of required documents?

* Is this typically walk-in or appointment-based?

* I have read that the funds must remain untouched for three months after the retirement extension is granted — does this restriction affect my ability to leave Thailand during that period? I need to return to the United States in March for pre-existing obligations and requirements.

Thanks very much — appreciate any firsthand experience or recent confirmations 🙏 ~mb

Hi advice needed I am waiting for my money to season for my retirement extension my g/f has asked my to go to Laos with her and her friend if I go would this affect my application thanks.

Non O Marriage Visa Extension re-entry financial requirements

Hi Everyone,

Am I correct on re entry into Thailand with a re entry permit with a Non O Marriage visa extension that you don’t need to show 20,000 baht cash etc ?

And that’s only for tourists on visa free entry and tourist visas?

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi all, If I am on a non O visa got the 12 month extension if I wanted to go back to UK for up to 6 months is that possible? Thanks