Retirement Visa Renewal

[Niloc]

I am going to Mae Hong Son to extend my retirement visa for another year. The actual day falls on a Friday, do I have a week either side (similar to the 90 day check in) to renew or must I be there on the exact day?

Thanks,

Colin

[monty]

You can go earlier, but most definitely NOT LATER! You would be in overstay then, and run the risk of losing your visa altogether and having to re-apply again!

I think up to two eeks in advance is no problem at all. I personally try to time it in the last week.

[doctormann]

Don't know about Mae Hong Son but in Pattaya / Jompthien you can apply for a 'retirement' extension anytime within the last 30 days before your current 'permission to stay until ...' expires.

DM

[Niloc]

Thanks Monty, I was intending to spend the weekend in MHS with rellies and do the deed on Monday but now I will reverse that idea!!

Colin

[Lite Beer]

Always a good idea to do it about 3 weeks before it expires in case of any problems.

[ballbreaker]

Never wait till the last day for visa renewal of this type.