can i do retirement extension after been in Thailand only 1 month?

[steve2112]

i arrived beginning of December on a non-O and got a 90 day stamp. i'd like to do my retirement extension this week because its more convenient for me now. will imm let me do it now or do i have to wait until my 90 days is almost up? i plan to do in Phuket and have the 800k in the bank BTW

 

thx

 

[Upnotover]

Normally it's 30 or 45 days only, depending on which office.

[steve2112]

2 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Normally it's 30 or 45 days only, depending on which office.

anyone know for Phuket ?

[Upnotover]

3 minutes ago, steve2112 said:

anyone know for Phuket ?

Google will have you believe it's 45, hopefully a real person can confirm.

[steve2112]

3 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Google will have you believe it's 45, hopefully a real person can confirm.

i'll pop in and ask anyhow. i'm in Ko Phangan now which is a monumental pain for anything immigration but i'll be in Phuket in a couple of days. will check. thx

 

[zzzzz]

27 minutes ago, steve2112 said:

i arrived beginning of December on a non-O and got a 90 day stamp. i'd like to do my retirement extension this week because its more convenient for me now. will imm let me do it now or do i have to wait until my 90 days is almost up? i plan to do in Phuket and have the 800k in the bank BTW

 

thx

 

did u get the non o by showing 800,000 in the bank?  if so yes with 30 left
if u didn't than the 800,000- needs be there 2 months
Have u filed a tm 30 for Phuket?

Most times ur allowed to do extension's with 30 days UNLESS u have a flight out or emergency , than its 45

[DrJack54]

OP, at Phuket immigration office you can obtain your extension up to 45 days prior to expiry of your permission of stay stamp.

 

The 800k will need to have been in your Thai bank for minimum 2 months. 

Also be aware of the financial requirements for the following months after you obtain the extension.

 

Here is a thread and I posted links to other threads Phuket specific to check what docs you need.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1345316-retirement-extension-phuket/

[black tabby12345]

When I did it in Chiang Mai in 2012, it was in the 2nd month during 3month non-o validity period.

 

 

[DrJack54]

Just now, black tabby12345 said:

When I did it in Chiang Mai in 2012, it was in the 2nd month during 3month non-o validity period.

 

 

That's because CM, along with CW, Phuket allow application for extension up to 45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay.

The application must be made with minimum of 15 days remaining.

Some offices CM and Phuket require 21 days minimum. 

[black tabby12345]

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Phuket allow application for extension up to 45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay.

 

Once retirement O is granted, subsequent extension rule is the same in CNX as well:

Able to apply for its renewal 45 days before its expiry date.

[Brick Top]

10 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Google will have you believe it's 45, hopefully a real person can confirm.

Yes , its up to 45 days before in Phuket 

[harryviking]

On 1/6/2025 at 7:26 AM, steve2112 said:

i arrived beginning of December on a non-O and got a 90 day stamp. i'd like to do my retirement extension this week because its more convenient for me now. will imm let me do it now or do i have to wait until my 90 days is almost up? i plan to do in Phuket and have the 800k in the bank BTW

 

thx

 

Just ask at the immigration office. It might differ from place to place.

[DrJack54]

29 minutes ago, harryviking said:

Just ask at the immigration office. It might differ from place to place.

He will require funds (800k) seasoned for 2 months and can apply up to 45 days early.

No need to ask immigration