Marriage visa extension, change to retirement.

[huahin4ever]

I am extending my marriage visa yearly and start to get tired of all the paperwork and the 30 days waiting after all the documents are handed over to the Immigration. My extension is again due this year prior April 3. I will be 50 years old in May. Can I ask for changing my extension to be based on retirement or must I actually wait until after my birthday/next year?

I'm aware of the different money requirements and those are no issues for me.



YNWA

[Dannie Boy]

I am extending my marriage visa yearly and start to get tired of all the paperwork and the 30 days waiting after all the documents are handed over to the Immigration. My extension is again due this year prior April 3. I will be 50 years old in May. Can I ask for changing my extension to be based on retirement or must I actually wait until after my birthday/next year?

I'm aware of the different money requirements and those are no issues for me.



YNWA

Knowing how Thais are very strict when it comes to rule implementing, I’d be amazed if they allow you to transfer to a retirement visa until you’ve reached the magic birthday - you can but try though!!

[HHTel]

They may bend the rules in this case. They don't like extensions based on marriage any more than you do and for the same reasons. Paperwork and having to liaise with BKK.