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Quick answer: Annual Non-O retirement extension at Jomtien Immigration (Chonburi) costs ฿1,900, requires TM7 form, ฿800,000 bank letter OR ฿65,000/month income proof, TM30, lease + map. Apply within 30 days before visa expiry. Collared shirt, long trousers — no shorts.
Who this guide is for
Pattaya and Chonburi retirees aged 50+ holding an existing Non-Immigrant O retirement stamp who need their annual in-country extension — not first-time consulate applications. If you are comparing O-A vs in-country Non-O, see Non-O vs O-A and O-A guide.
Where to apply — Jomtien Immigration
Chonburi Immigration Bureau (Jomtien office), Thappraya Road Soi 5. Queue strategy, building layout, and dress code: Jomtien field guide. Arrive before 08:30 for walk-in extensions; peak season (Nov–Feb) adds 1–2 hours.
Complete document list (2026)
- TM7 application form — signed (immigration.go.th or Building A).
- Passport original + copies: bio page, current Non-O visa, latest entry stamp, all extension pages.
- 2 photos 4×6 cm, white background, recent.
- Financial proof — one route:
- ฿800,000 in Thai bank — stamped bank letter within 7–14 days, passbook copies showing history; OR
- ฿65,000/month pension — embassy letter or pension deposits + sworn translation.
- TM30 receipt — print from tm30.immigration.go.th for current address.
- Lease or chanote + hand-drawn map to residence (Pattaya still requests this).
- Cash ฿1,900 extension fee.
Bank letter — where extensions fail
Jomtien rejects mobile banking screenshots. You need an official letter from a Thai bank branch (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn, SCB most common) stating account holder name matching passport, account number, and balance on letter date.
Seasoning: ฿800K must sit in account — sudden deposit the week before extension triggers questions. Maintain balance 2–3 months minimum; 12 months history safer if officer is strict.
Fixed deposits: Some officers accept withdrawable FD; others want current account only. Simplify before applying.
Opening or seasoning accounts: Thai bank account guide.
Timing window
Apply within 30 days before visa expiry through expiry date. Too early — sent away. One day overstay = ฿500/day fine (cap ฿20,000) before extension processes. Never let expiry pass.
Typical timeline from queue to stamp: same morning for straightforward cases; bank letter issues or missing TM30 = return visit.
After approval
- Verify stamp dates immediately in passport.
- Plan re-entry permit before any trip — extension does not create multi-entry on single-entry visas.
- Schedule next 90-day report (TM47).
- Photograph all passport pages.
Common Jomtien rejection reasons
TM30 never filed; expired bank letter; wrong income letter format; wrong queue; shorts at door; ฿800K deposited days ago; TM7 wrong version; address mismatch between TM30 and lease.
Non-O vs O-A at extension time
In-country Non-O extension does not legally require health insurance (O-A consulate route does). See O-A insurance requirements. Income route useful if you cannot hold ฿800K liquid year-round.
Cost summary
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Extension fee | ฿1,900 |
| Bank letter | ฿0–200 |
| Agent (optional) | ฿5,000–15,000 |
| Re-entry multi (if travelling) | ฿3,800 |
Full Pattaya budgets: cost of living guide.
FAQ
Can I extend at Bangkok Immigration instead?
Yes if TM30 address is Bangkok — but Pattaya residents with Chonburi TM30 should use Jomtien. Wrong province causes rejection.
Joint bank account?
Must show your name on account; spouse-only insufficient unless using documented income route.
Can I work on Non-O retirement?
No — employment requires Non-B or other work visa. Passive income and pension routes only.
First extension vs renewal
First in-country extension after 90-day Non-O entry uses the same TM7 stack but officers may ask more questions about income source country. Renewals with clean TM30 and bank history often process faster — bring prior extension page copies to show continuity.
Using an agent — when it helps
Agents cannot waive financial rules but can queue early, pre-check TM30, and translate officer questions. Worth considering if bank letter formatting is uncertain or spouse income route is complex. We remain independent — no referral commissions — but document review before you hire anyone saves ฿5k+ in rejected visits.
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