Can I extend my visa at the airport immigration office in Chiang Mai, and do they have copy facilities available?

Feb 5, 2018
7 years ago
Cristopher **********
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Doing my extension tomorow for another extra month after being here for 2, im in Chiang Mai and i was wondering if its possible to do this at the immigration by the airport as i live like a 5 minute drive from it. And if its possible, do they have so i can make copys of my visa, passport and departure card there like they have at promenada?? Pictures of my self i have allready. Appreciate if anyone could tell me๐Ÿ™
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The poster is seeking guidance on extending their visa for another month in Chiang Mai, specifically asking if the immigration office at the airport can process this request and whether they provide services to make copies of essential documents like the visa, passport, and departure card. Comments reveal experiences with Chiang Mai's immigration processes, including TM30 requirements, with suggestions and previous experiences shared by others in the community.
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Michael ********
That is great. Wish Pattaya would follow suit. Worst immigration office around.
Cristopher **********
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Well, i was there today total of 5 hours๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ˜‚ But it was super busy. And, exactly when i was gona go inside and wait for my passport to be finished they closed for lunch an hour between 12-1๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜‚ But all is good๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘
Michael ********
It is because of the volume of dodgy people perhaps....Yes I had to do one on a tourist exemption stamp last month. It is not too bad....3 hours in and out....
Cristopher **********
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What is it that makes that one so bad?? Would they have demanded the TM30 for an extension on a tourist visa there for sure??
Andy ********
Thanks for closing this out with your experience today . Always good to see
Cristopher **********
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Smoth sailing๐Ÿ‘ They dident even ask for a TM30. Thanks again for all the info guys๐Ÿ™
Chris *******
Good news, cheers.
Colin ********
Mark *******
See this thread:
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Ron *******
Chaing Mai was the first immigration office to resurrect the TM30 rule. The latest I'm reading is they have relented on requiring a TM30 for those extending a 30 day visa exempt entry but are strict on the rules for those people extending actual visas and require the TM30
Richard *****
Maybe find a low cost hotel for a night or two. Hotel does the reporting and therefore no TM30 required?
Michael ********
That could be a good idea...but only if within 24 hrs perhaps....??
Cristopher **********
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Ok. Thank you for providing the info. I had no idea they had become this strict about that. In the past when iv done an extension i just wrote down the place where i stayed and no questions asked
Chris *******
In Promenada they will ask for the TM.30 if you can visit other immigration office - better. less headache.
Michael ********
Cristopher Svensson So you need the above (if same as Pattaya.....again I don't know as all offices are different).

For TM30..Copy of passport data page, TM6 departure card, arrival stamp and visa. 1 photo. Copy of House registration (Blue book) and ID card of the house owner. They will give you the form there to complete.

For extension....Then submit a copy of the TM30 slip (you receive) and apply for your visa extension as normal with 1 photo.
Cristopher **********
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@Michael *******
im short stay at a friends place, but havent registered anything. I mean im visiting, im not living here
Michael ********
This is for Pattaya....May apply to Chiang Mai also...not sure.....are you short stay or long stay....hotel, condo or private residence....
Cristopher **********
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@Oscar *****************
Thank you Oscar!! I really hope it will be fine. I never gotten any follow up questions on this in the past when doing the extensions
Oscar ******************
Anyway, ask your landlord if he already reported your staying. And have a look to this link...
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Oscar ******************
Inmigration is coming to Pai this wednesday, come and visit us and do your extension here, hehe... Sounds a little bit strange, there are many tourist coming with visa exemption entry or SETV, and many of them are travelling around the country two days here, two days there and so, and they get extensions without any problem. So, for example, if you are a tourist that arrive just now to Chiang Mai, check in a hotel and go tomorrow to Promenade for your extension... do you need the TM30? may be after tomorrow you follow your travel to Chiang Rai or other places. I think they ask the TM30 for other kind of visas, but not tourist extensions... but who knows, this is Thailand.
Cristopher **********
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@Oscar *****************
Thank you amigo!! But this Is in promenada, and apperently they have become super strict there
Oscar ******************
Still the same,
@Cristopher *********
, in our last extensions we never show any TM30, at least at Mae HongSon office, just write the correct adress of our house, no worries about that. They don't ask that for tourist visa extensions.
Cristopher **********
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So if i cant declare where iv been living for the last 3 weeks, what happens then??
Chris *******
They are STRICT, fresh info. in BKK they are not as many reported here. 99.9% they will ask you in Promenada.
Cristopher **********
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TM.30??
Chris *******
May be better explained here:
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Chris *******
Every change of address must be reported within 24h of changing the location as the rule is written..
Chris *******
Just have it mind. That they may ask for proof of address where you stayed...
Chris *******
I've seen with my eyes few guys fined in a row.
Chris *******
In case you want extension or any other immigration service they may want to see your TM.30 if you don't represent it 1600thb fine for you (basically for the hotel/condo owner) but in your case you will pay.
Chris *******
yes. if you stayed at hotel/condo the owner/manager must register you as guest there. if you stay at friend's place must go with him to immigration to be registered. the point is to know where the ALIEN is all the time and to report on every time you change location even from hotel to condo and etc..
Chris *******
Don't forget TM.30.. they are picky about it.
Chris ******
Extensions in Chiang Mai can be done at the immigration in promenada mall only.
Cristopher **********
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Thanks Chris!! Apreciate it๐Ÿ™
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