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This checklist summarizes the latest information we have on the documentation requirements by
the Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration Office to extend your stay in Thailand on the basis of
retirement (commonly referred to as a retirement visa).
NOTE: If you did not enter Thailand using a Non-Immigrant Visa Click here for a checklist
for getting a Non-Immigrant O Visa from Thai Immigration, which you will be need to get
before doing the following steps for the extension of stay.
More detailed information on extending your stay can be found here. The following is the
documentation required, but remember, the Immigration Office, at their discretion, can ask for
more documentation - we do our best to keep this checklist up to date, if your experience
indicates the list is not complete, please contact us at info@pattayacityexpatsclub.com.
1. Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in the Kingdom, TM.7 (click here for a
blank copy: - Word version or PDF version). Be sure to complete and sign both
the front and back of the form. NOTE: you can print in 2 pages or front & back
Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration accepts the 2 pages stapled together.
2. One photograph 4cm x 6 cm (if needed there is a photo/copy shop next door to
the Chonburi Immigration office that opens at 8am Immigration opens at 8:30am)
3. Application fee of 1,900 Baht
4. Passport (original)
5. Photocopy of passport pages
a. Identity page(s) showing picture, name, and date issued, etc.
b. Page showing the original Non-Immigrant Visa O-A or O (if you renewed
your passport since then, the page in new passport where Immigration transferred
information from your previous passport will suffice)
c. Page(s) showing each subsequent one year extension, if applicable (see
comment in b. above if you have changed passports)
d. Page showing the last entry stamp into Thailand (Note: a member reports that
on his renewal in late August 2012, they wanted something new - a copy of the
page with his entry stamp for his first entry on the original Non-Immigrant Visa (b.
above) if you are renewing, you may want to have a copy in case they ask for it).
6. Photocopy of Departure Card, TM.6 (the card is usually stapled in your passport
upon arrival).
In April & May, we received reports that the validity period was now to be 15 days; however after concerns
were raised by several Embassies on the hardship this would impose on many retirees, Immigration
revised this policy to allow Embassy letters that are no more than 6 months old for more information and
copy of Thai Immigration internal letter dated May 29, 2013 click here.
This checklist summarizes the latest information we have on the documentation requirements if
you also need to obtain a Non-Immigrant O Visa -- NOTE: The checklist below is for those
that are applying for the first time and DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
Foreigners that qualify for retirement extensions can obtain a Non-Immigrant O Visa
from Thai Immigration within Thailand receiving a 90 day permitted stay. Usually
immediately after receiving the Visa, you apply for a one year extension of stay click
here for to go back to the checklist for applying for the extension, which you will need to
do once you receive the Non-Immigrant O Visa (NOTE: For item 7, go ahead and make
two photo copies as you will need the second set to attach to your Application for
Extension Form)
1. Application Form
a. If you entered Thailand as Visa Exempt (30 day permitted stay) - TM.87
Application for Visa (click for blank Word Copy OR pdf Copy)
b. If you entered Thailand on a Tourist Visa (60 day permitted stay) TM.86
Application for Change in Visa (click for blank Word Copy OR pdf Copy)
2. One photograph 4cm x 6 cm (if needed there is a photo/copy shop next door to
the Chonburi Immigration office that opens at 8am Immigration opens at 8:30am)
3. Application fee 2,000 Baht
4. Passport (original)
5. Photocopy of passport pages
a. Identity page(s) showing picture, name, and date issued, etc.
b. If applicable, Page showing the Tourist Visa and if also applicable, your
extension for another 30 days
c. Page showing the latest entry stamp into Thailand
6. Photocopy of Departure Card, TM.6 (this arrival/departure card was completed at
time of entry into Thailand the departure portion should have been stapled in
your passport)
In April & May, we received reports that the validity period was now to be 15 days; however after concerns
were raised by several Embassies on the hardship this would impose on many retirees, Immigration
revised this policy to allow Embassy letters that are no more than 6 months old for more information and
copy of Thai Immigration internal letter dated May 29, 2013 click here