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Can I Change My Visa to a Retirement Visa While in Thailand, and How Do I Manage My Current Visa Situation?

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Oct 8, 2021

3 years ago

John *******

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Good afternoon. I need clarification on three points. I arrived in Thailand tourist visa changed to Non-B  then to Non-BE My current employment contract finishes January 14 2022. First, is it possible to change this extension to 'retirement' within Thailand or must I depart and return. Second, when I cancel the visa can I apply for a seven day extension to finalize my leaving preparation. Three, travel to Australia (home country) is still up in the air. If I travel to another country how long must I stay there to validate the requirements for a Thai Cert of Entry under present conditions. Regards, John.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about changing their work visa (Non-B) to a retirement visa without leaving Thailand, the possibility of applying for a seven-day extension when canceling their visa, and the implications of traveling to another country regarding the Thai Certificate of Entry. The response highlights that it's possible to change the extension within Thailand with proper documentation from the employer and that a cancellation of the visa allows for a potential seven-day extension for departure preparation. Additionally, the user is advised on the travel requirements related to returning to Thailand.

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John *******

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Your advice is much appreciated. Regards

@John ******

3 years ago

Tod *********

You do NOT have to leave and come back so I will avoid answering any of those questions 😮

If you're on an extension of stay based on employment, you would get documentation from your employer stating you stop work on xxx date, go to the immigration office before that date, cancel your current extension, and immediately apply for a new yearly extension of stay for 1900baht by meeting the requirements for the retirement extension.

3 years ago

John *******

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@Tod ********

would the

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0 baht need to be transferred 2 months or three months prior to the application. Thanks again.

3 years ago

John *******

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@Tod ********

as I will be changing the reason for extension from employment to retirement for the first time is it necessary to transfer the money from my home country or can I use my local funds.

3 years ago

Tod *********

@John ******

nope because you are not getting an in country Non-O visa but just changing the reason for your extension you only require the seasoning not proof the funds came from abroad

3 years ago

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Tod *********

@John ******

there is no 3 month rule anymore and hasn't been since the end of 2018,

It is 2 months before and 3 months after you apply for your next extension now

3 years ago

John *******

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@Tod ********

Thank you . All good now.regards John

3 years ago

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John *******

Anthony *********

Is that the same or not?

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