I am currently on my 1st retirement visa which doesn't expire until May 17th 2012.<br><br>I'm planning on returning to the UK at the end of March 2012 returning here around mid May 2012 (14th/15th).<br><br>My question is would it be possible to renew my retirement visa before I travel say around the last week in March as I would not have much time to do it if I return only 2 or 3 days before the expiry date?<br><br><br>Also if I travel back from a UK airport with only 2 or 3 days remaining on my retirement visa would I encounter any problems at check in with this amount of time if I didn't have a return ticket? I usually buy my return tickets here in Thailand.<br><br>Thanks<br>

If you have tickets showing travel they will often allow extension of stay early. As for the re-entry permit you must convince airline it is the same as having a visa (some don't have a clue) but it should be fine once that is determined.