Thai Retirement Visa Renewal 2026 – Requirements & Documents
Renewing what many people call a Thai retirement visa usually means applying for another annual extension of stay based on retirement. Start preparing before your
Renewing what many people call a Thai retirement visa usually means applying for another annual extension of stay based on retirement. Start preparing before your
Planning a holiday in Thailand? Depending on your passport, length of stay and travel history, you may need a Thai Tourist Visa before departure. Applications
Thai Visa Express is based on Soi Buakhao in central Pattaya. Our Thailand office helps clients with overseas UK visa applications, British passports, Thai visas
What happened to TM28 reporting in Thailand? This article originally reported a change to Thailand’s TM28 address-reporting rules. At the time, many foreign residents were
September 2026 update: The old minibus-and-next-day-collection itinerary on this page is no longer the Thai Embassy’s visa application process in Vientiane. Applications handled there are
September 2026 update: This article originally discussed a proposed “double tourist visa” reported in 2019. It was a proposal, not a visa that travellers should
Thai single-entry Tourist Visa: documents and finances A Thai single-entry Tourist Visa, also called a TR visa, is for an eligible person travelling to Thailand
Applying to stay in Thailand with your Thai husband or wife? Getting the paperwork together early can make the marriage visa and extension process much
The immigration office serving Pattaya is in Jomtien, on Soi 5 near Jomtien Beach Road. Foreign nationals visit for matters such as extensions of stay,
Can you live in Thailand with your Thai spouse? If you are legally married to a Thai national, you may be eligible for a Non-Immigrant
Online TM30 reporting in Thailand Thai Immigration’s online TM30 system allows the person responsible for accommodation to report that a foreign national is staying at
What is a TM30 in Thailand? A TM30 is a notification telling Thai Immigration where a foreign national is staying. It is an accommodation report,
If you are aged 50 or over and want to live in Thailand, several immigration routes may be described as a “retirement visa”. Their application
September 2026 update: This article originally reported changes to tourist visa documents at the Royal Thai Embassy in London in 2019. It is a record
Find out how long tourists can stay in Thailand under the 2026 visa exemption, tourist visa and Visa on Arrival rules, including possible extensions.
Married a Thai citizen in the UK or another country? You may be able to use that marriage as the basis for a Thai Non-Immigrant
How to make a 90-day report at a Thai immigration office If you remain in Thailand for 90 consecutive days, you generally need to notify
Want a little longer in Thailand? Some visitors can apply at Thai Immigration for an extension of up to 30 days. Your eligibility depends on
Royal Thai Embassy in London The Royal Thai Embassy in London provides information about visas for Thailand and consular services for Thai nationals. If you
September 2026 update: Thailand–Cambodia land border crossings remain suspended. Do not book a Cambodia border run from Pattaya or travel to Ban Laem expecting to
Education visa for Thailand: the Non-Immigrant ED route A Thailand education visa, usually called a Non-Immigrant ED visa, is intended for genuine study at an
A visa overstay in Thailand means remaining in the country after your permission to stay has expired. Check the “admitted until” date in your passport
90-day reporting in Thailand: the TM47 guide If you remain in Thailand for 90 consecutive days, you must notify Thai Immigration of your address. This
If you are married to a Thai citizen, you may be able to live in Thailand on a family-based Non-Immigrant O visa or an extension
Living in Thailand on a retirement-based extension and planning a trip abroad? Before you leave, check whether you need a re-entry permit. This small step
Planning to retire in Thailand? Thai Visa Express helps with retirement visa applications, annual extensions and document preparation from our Pattaya office.