Renewing extension of stay (retirement)

[catmac]

My current passport expires in May next year, can I still renew my extension of stay (retirement) next month, or is there a minimum period of validity required on my passport?

[ubonjoe]

You can do your extension but it will be done to the date your passport expires. You will have to apply for a new extension then (new rules since August).

If you have time you should get a new passport now.

[steve187]

as post above get new passport if you have time

[catmac]

Thanks Joe and Steve.

Already applied for new passport, just hope it arrives in time. Glad to know there's a way out if it's not here in time.

[garyk]

I had the same problem a few months ago. My embassy was pretty good to expedite the passport. Although a tad expensive for two week turn around I thought.

Do not forget to get a letter from your embassy stating you need the stamps put in your new book. If necessary? I had a reentry permit I wanted to get extended to my new passport.

The Thai Immigration office was also very helpful, and I had no problems. Cover your bases and it will be fine.

Here's to another year in the LOS...

[Sceptict11]

Renewing a passport is an individuals own, personal responsibility .

Problems can and will arise if one fails to renew in good time.