localexpat Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Hello Help appreciated. I have read through several posts which indicate a retirement visa early from 30 to 45 days. I will renewing mine next week early. Is there a Thailand Government Website or document that gives the official number of days allowed. Just in case I need a good place to refer to. Thanks in advance Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 No there isn't. You can apply 30 days early at ALL offices. That is known. In some offices at some times, as early as 45 days is allowed. The chances of that being allowed is increased if you present good evidence that is needed such as air tickets, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Renewal of a retirement ext is usually a maximum of 30 days early. Some places will do 45 days, some require reason with proof to do more than 30 days, Not sure showing a guy 'a reference' will help your cause! Edited December 16, 2018 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Bangkok Chiang Watanna is, by far, the largest office and has always allowed up to 45 days early AFAIK - no special reason is required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) To the OP, if by early you mean within 30 days, you have your answer. You're good to go and apply with confidence as it will be NO PROBLEM. If you need between 30 and 45 days mention the office here. Someone might have a recent report. If not, you can visit the office in question and ASK THEM. Yes it does vary by office and offices sometimes change policies. But within 30 days at all office -- again, NO PROBLEM. Edited December 16, 2018 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 3 hours ago, localexpat said: Is there a Thailand Government Website or document that gives the official number of days allowed. I've never seen anything published. I think it's down to the individual office to decide. Most offices these days seem to go to a maximum of 45 days. The standard practice is within the last 30 days. IMO the 30 day 'rule' is simply because first time applicants using the bank deposit method need the first 60 days of their 90 day stay to 'season' the funds in the bank; therefore, they can't apply for the extension until they are within the last 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Surin Immigration office in Kab Cheong (who are not normally at the forefront of new policy) have allowed renewal of your extension of stay up to 45 days before expiry of the current one for about three years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 What office do you intend to use for the extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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