@Brandon ***********

@Virgy *******

She still has not clarified what "Visa" she is extending. So, not sure what it is. Obviously, Brandon is correct IF it is actually an Extension of an existing Visa (O or O-A). But, really don't know what she means.

@Virgy *******

Again, not clear. What kind of "Retirement Visa" -- O-A, O, LTR ? If O-A, and 1-yr validity just ending, yes you can get re-stamped for another 1-yr (not new Visa). If O-A, and already used re-entry stamp, yes you can leave and try to apply for new one. OR, you could leave, and re-enter Visa Exempt and then change/convert to Non-O Retirement inside Thailand, and 1-yr Extensions thereafter. If already on a Non-O with 1 yr Extension, you do not leave, you just keep extending. Kindly provide better details, and you might get better advice.

STEP-BY-STEP DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTRUCTIONS -- APPLYING FOR RETIREMENT STAY AFTER ARRIVAL IN THAILAND (Must be over age 50): i. You may arrive either Visa Exempt (currently 45-days), or on a 60-day Tourist Visa. ii. Then, immediately after your arrival, you must promptly open a Thai Bank Account, and transfer 800,000 Baht into Thai Bank Account (if married, some Immig. Offices like CM, accept Joint Account with 1.6 Mil. Baht. Also Note, that either Passbook Savings or Fixed Deposit is acceptable, but not Investment Account. Finally note, that some Immig. Offices, but not all - e.g. CM, require proof of foreign source of funds. WISE is an inexpensive, easy & reliable service to transfer funds). iii. Then, you apply for a 90-day Non-O Visa at local Thai Immigration Office. If on Visa Exempt, you use Form TM87, if on Tourist Visa TM86. You are required to apply with minimum 15-21 days remaining on permitted Stay, depending on Office (Chiang Mai, requires 21 days). Requirements: TM87 or TM86 (Note: Fear not, only 1-page Form simple to fill out in English with only basic info., name, address, passport info., arrival info, and stated purpose: "For Retirement"), Must be Over Age 50, 2000 Baht, Copy of all relevant pages of Passport (i.e. Facepage, and Entry Stamp); copy of TM30 (that is the required arrival form that is either completed by your Hotel or Condo, or you do yourself at Immig. Office w/i 24 hrs of arrival); copy of proof of residency (Rental Agreement, or Hotel Reservation -- some offices may not allow if only staying at a HOtel); and most importantly proof of the money in Bank (Copy of Bank Book, and a certified Letter from the Bank usually costing 100 Baht). Above is all simple and straightforward, so no need for spending money on a Visa Service. iv. If all docs. in order, Immig. Office will put a Sticker in your Passport that you are "under consideration", and a date to return to pick up your Visa Stamp (prior to your Stay expiration). v. Next, when you have 30 days remaining on the Non-O (and your Bank Money has "seeded" 60 days -- i.e. stayed on deposit), you go back to Immig. Office to apply for the 1-yr Retirement Extension. Requirements.: TM7 (Req. for Extension of Stay); 1900 Baht, and all other same docs. as above (newly updated of course). And, you will receive 1-yr Extension of Stay -- usually same day, if you arrive in morning. Note: For both processes above, your Bank Passbook Balance must be updated same date as application, and the Bank Letter should be no more than 7 days old -- easiest just to do both same day just before going to Immig. Office). vi. Finally, you should/must get a Re-Entry Stamp -- easiest/best to just do immediately after you get your 1-yr. Extension stamp. It can be single Re-Entry for 1000 Baht, or 3800 Baht for unlimited multiple Re-Entry. The Re-Entry Stamp allows you to leave and return to Thailand, without invalidating your 1-yr Extension. If you fail to do that, then your Extension of Stay is nullified, and you must start the process again. (IMPORTANT: If you want or need to leave Thailand while on the initial 90-Day Non-O, same thing -- must get Re-Entry Stamp.). Hope that is all clear.

@Peter ***************

"Almost Right". You do need to leave Thailand to void the O-A. But, YES YOU CAN get Non-O Retirement inside Thailand after re-entering Visa Exempt. See my Step-by-Step Instructions posted below.

@Steve *******

Maybe she has "O-A", and just wants to get re-stamped? Hard to figure out, since she provided no details as to what "Visa" she supposedly has.

@Kevin *******

Welcome.

@Andy ********

Your choice of course. Good luck.

@Richard ********

That's actually a good question. We are in Chiang Mai, and though I don't have personal experience with other Immig. Offices, I think CM nowadays (as opposed in past), is pretty good office. Although they are "picky" about enforcing TM30, when it comes to the Non-O for Retirement and Extension, at this time they notably do not enforce the foreign origin of funds requirement for the Bank Deposit. (i.e. you don't have to worry about showing proof of where money came from).

Says who??? Show me that.

@Bonnie ******

Wrong again, Bonnie. 45 Days only thru , then reverts to 30 days. As I pointed out above, per OP's stated schedule, they would not re-enter until after .