Bodger2222

Hi. No problem to do a new tm30 but didn't want to go that route if it wasn't necessary. We did a contract extension in November but didn't do a new tm30 then! So I will just do a new one as you suggested to be safe. Thanks very much for the help.

Thanks for the reply. If I understand correctly your check out date of 28/02/25 was still valid when you did the extension on 26/04/24. But mu check out date on the certificate has already passed on 31st December 2025 and wont be valid when I do the extension on 2nd February 2026. So I d still like to be sre this is not an issue? Thanks

Hi I am preparing my documents for my Non O Retirement 12 month extension. Appointment is on 2nd February 2026 and the Visa is Valid until 18 March 2026. I have the full TM30 PDF issued by Immigration for the property that I rent which was done on on 25 February and shows a check out date of 31 December 2025 - as attached. So my question is regards the check out date of 31 December 2025. I am still at the same address as the TM30 (which matches the rental agreement) and I have not spent a night away. So everything is still valid and approved but do I need to update/change the check out date on the certificate? And if I so need to change how do I do that? I want to avoid any issues with the TM30 document when I do the Non O retirement extension Thanking you in advance for your help.

Thanks very much everyone for the help. Much appreciated.

nice one thanks very much. Ill do the 12 months statement - just means going to the bank a couple of days earlier before my appointment. My TM 30 is updated on the system but just wondering if you have to provide the document as one of the document requirements? Im sure there is a link but I cant find it for the other docs required e.g. maps, photos of house indoors and out doors etc. Would appreciate the list or a link so i dont have to keep checking things with you! Thanks again

Hi I have the second renewal of my Non O for Retirement coming up. I dont think the requirements have changed since last year but would like to confirm - is there a full list available? Specifically I'd like to check if Phang Nga Immigration will require a 12 month Bank Statement for the 800k. For the first renewal it was definitely 12 months, but I think for the second renewal it is back to the standard 3 months - but would appreciate it if someone can confirm which it is. Thanking you in advance for the great help as always.

Thanks so much to everyone for the brilliant feedback - really has helped me significantly. Great forum as always and much appreciated.

Are you saying that when i check in at the departing airport that they might want to see an onward flight? Apologies for all the questions. This is the last one!! Moving to a Non O has been a huge help. Just want to be sure I have everything clear. Thanks very much

ive done one way tickets with Qatar a few times and they have never queried it. Do you mean when i check in at the departing airport that they might want to see an onward flight? Thanks

you said....Your airline is likely to insist that you have an onward flight ticket out of Thailand within 30 days. So if the airline is Ok then its not an issue - i.e. will thai immigration want to see a return flight? I really appreciate all the help and advice. Thanks so much

Phang Nga Immigration

Thanks again for the help. The Non O sounds a definite game changer. You said.... You could consider obtaining tourist visa for entry . Don't know if SA have eVisa. What would be the reason/benefit for applying for a tourist visa/eVisa versus visa exempt? And any thoughts on the one way flight? Thanks very much

I can enter on visa exempt from South Africa. I already have the thai bank account with the required funds as I previously was on the O-A retirement visa prior to coming back to South Africa 18 months ago and then the visa expired. So I am starting from new but can produce the bank statement no problem. So it seems the best way is to just arrive on the visa exempt and then convert to non O at the Phang Nga Immigration based on retirement? I plan to be there long term with the odd trip out of Thailand. The Non O sounds much better than the O-A. As long as i can apply within Thailand once I'm there on the visa exempt then I dont see why that wouldnt be a much better plan. No insurance required and no planning before I leave. As soon as im ready I can just book a flight. One question - if i am entering on a visa exempt do i need to have a return ticket or can I enter on a one way ticket as i know I wont be leaving again any time soon? Any other considerations? Thanks again

I looked into the Non O, but unfortunately I can't apply for a Non O from South Africa - not available anymore according to the consulate! How do you convert a tourist visa to Non O? Thanks for the advice.

I plan to be in Thailand full time and will be renewing the visa each year. So it will be an ongoing renewal. Even if I apply as close as possible to departure date, the medical insurance will still be expiring before the visa ends and I have to commit to a start date when I make the application. Is there any issue with the medical insurance expiring before the visa expires 12 months after entry or any way to avoid it.