When I Have my Thailand Retirement Visa what I need to do

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Report to Thai immigration every 90 days

You have to report to your nearest immigration department ( in Pattaya it is located on Soi 5 Jomtien ) every 90 days and fill in a TM47 form advising the immigration officials where you are residing this is for your benefit & safety.

The Immigration official will then tear off the bottom of the TM47 form & staple it into your passport this will have a stamped date on it advising you when you should report for your next 90 days .when you receive your first retirement visa you will have already a TM47 slip in your passport with a 90 day report date

Leaving Thailand with a Retirement Visa

If you have to leave Thailand for any reason (e.g. holiday) you must inform your local Immigration department where you will be asked to fill in a TM8 re-entry permit form.

The TM8 re-entry form is found in two formats which are the single re-entry permit & the multiple-entry, the single re-entry permit allows you to leave Thailand & re-enter the kingdom leaving your one year visa still valid but is only valid for ONE single trip, the multiple re-entry permit also allows you to leave Thailand & re-enter but is valid for multiple trips also keeping your one year visa valid. Please note- there is a fee for the re-entry permit.

Beware: If you leave Thailand without your re-entry permit when you re-enter Thailand your retirement visa will be canceled and you will receive a walk in 30 day visa!!!

If you wish to renew your retirement visa you must do so before the expiry date on your visa stamp in your passport (approx 2 weeks).

Remember when you re-apply for your visa you have to show the same criteria as stated in your first original application (e.g. financial status ) treat it as a new application.

This information is offered as a guideline to help understand the criteria required for a retirement visa application in the kingdom of Thailand. If visa types are awarded it is at the discretion of the Thailand immigration authorities.