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Can I renew my visa in a different province if my local immigration office is closed due to evacuation?

Visa Renewal Immigration Office Procedures Thailand Visa Rules Border Area Issues Provincial Immigration Policies

Dec 12, 2025

5 months ago

Mike *********

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I live in a border area currently under evacuation notice so everything is closed. Can I do my annual renewal anywhere or must it be done in the same province or the same office (closed)?

Any advice welcome

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The individual seeks advice on renewing their annual visa given that their local immigration office is closed due to an evacuation notice. Responses suggest checking the specific immigration policies, calling relevant authorities for clarification, and considering alternative offices if accessible. There is concern regarding the unique circumstances caused by current events in the border area.

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John **********

What province are you in?

Have you actually checked the immigration office is closed?

5 months ago

Mike *********

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@John *********

Sa Kaeo. House is in Aranyaprathet 6km from the border.

5 months ago

John **********

@Mike ********

I know a number of people who have been to immigration in Aran this week. It was closed on Monday but then reopened

5 months ago

Mike *********

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@John *********

do you know which bank they were with? The certified balance must be issued same day as the application.

5 months ago

John **********

@Mike ********

no, they were both doing 90 day reports rather than extensions. By certified balance I assume you mean the letter from the bank to immigration? I'm pretty sure this can be up to 7 days old and just the bank book needs updating on the day. If your bank isn't open I guess you might need to head to Watthana Nhakon or somewhere nearby to get the letter

5 months ago

Mike *********

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@John *********

wow, ok thanks for that.

5 months ago

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Mike *********

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@John *********

the whole town has been evacuated. No bank open so no certified balance. 7-11’s shut. Amphur shut. Border closed. Just army.

5 months ago

John **********

@Mike ********

and the province?

5 months ago

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John **********

Wannikea *********

With this border war going on these are extraordinary circumstances, hopefully local immigration has a plan B.

TM7 check, bank statement check, kevlar vest and helmet check.

5 months ago

Michael ********

Drive to nearest one open and ask or call them ask what to do.

5 months ago

Ning ******

Call 1111 to ask?

5 months ago

Brandon ************

Normally an immigration office will only deal with people from that province.

5 months ago

Graham ******

When is it due, do you have the bank documents?