Reapplying for Retirement Extension (Non-O) Visa

[Nomad1]

My wife and I's Non-O retirement extensions with Re-entry permits expired on 01/07/2025.  We will return to Hua Hin and reapply for the replacement in mid-September 2025.  Our required Thai bank balances (each) of 800,000 Baht or more have remained intact for more than a year now, and all other personal details are still the same.  Can we lodge the applications ourselves when arriving in Thailand?  Please help.

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, Nomad1 said:

Can we lodge the applications ourselves when arriving in Thailand? 

Yes. 

You can apply for new extension up to 30 prior to current expiry till date of expiry. 

You will each need  12 month bank statement + bank letter etc 

 

[Jingthing]

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes. 

You can apply for new extension up to 30 prior to current expiry till date of expiry. 

You will each need  12 month bank statement + bank letter etc 

 

I think he's saying his previous extension has expired. 

So that would mean starting all over again with a new O visa, correct?

The rules are different for that and I have heard that has become more problematic than usual currently to do in Thailand.

[Upnotover]

If your re-entry permits expire in JULY and you will return in SEPTEMBER then you will need to start again.  Either get single non-O's  out of the country or convert your new entry once you arrive.  Not a major issue but a little more than just getting new extensions.

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I think he's saying his previous extension has expired. 

Thank you. 

OP, disregard my previous post. 

You need to start over.. 

Suggest you each obtain a Non O eVisa in home country and each enter with Non O. 

Apply after extension/reentry permit expires. 

[Jingthing]

Expanding on my comment before about things becoming more problematic to start with a new O visa IN Thailand.

I'm sure you want an O rather than an O-A to avoid the health insurance requirement.