Hi, hope youβre all well π€ Iβm Australian and currently in Chiang Mai on the Tourist Visa (60 days). I would like to apply for a 30 day extension. I was hoping someone could assist me please π
Is it possible to do this all online or do I need to visit an Immigration Office? If I need to do in person:
- which Immigration Office would you recommend?
- can I apply 2 weeks in advance?
- can I make photocopies of passport and take passport photos at the Inmigration Offices?
Thank you so much!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
You cannot apply for a 30-day extension of your Thai Tourist Visa online; you must visit an immigration office in person. In Chiang Mai, you can go to either the main office near the airport or the one at Central Festival Mall. It's recommended to apply at least 2 weeks in advance, and you can make photocopies and take passport photos at the immigration office. However, ensure that you have the TM30 form ready as some offices may require it.
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You go to the Immigration office where your staying, yes you can apply 2 weeks prior, its added to your 60 days stamp not from the day you apply. Not sure about copies at the office but most do have facilities to do it. You may also need the TM30 some office require some dont.
You could drop in to the immigration office and ask what they want.
Did you actually apply for a visa or just got the visa exempt stamp on arrival, If applying in Bangkok it would make a difference to the office you go to. Chiang Mia probably same office.
No you cannot do it online. You need to go to an immigration office.
You do not get to pick and choose your immigration office. You must go to the immigration office that matches the province where you are staying, as that is where your TM30 should be filed. That being said, Chiang Mai does in fact have 2 offices where you can apply for a tourist extension. One is the main office near the airport and I believe the other is at central festival mall.
In Chiang Mai you can apply for an extension 45 days in advance.
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