Can I visit the Immigration Office a day earlier for my one-year visa extension based on marriage in Thailand?

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Feb 18, 2024

9 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

*"Under consideration"-stamp for a one-year visa extension based on marriage with Thai wife. (Cheagwattana, BKK)*

I am currently on this stamp and got the 21st of February stamped into my Passport. 

My questions:

1) 

Is it possible to go on 20th of February already or will they tell me to come back the next day? For private reasons that would be a Lot easier for me.

2) 

Do i have to bring any documents besides my Passport? 

3) 

Is there anything else I need to prepare or be prepared for? 

The officer i Got this stamp from Just told me to come Back "around" that day (yes, according to her even a few days later would be fine but i do Not want to risk anything) and No further documents or an appointment are necessary for this. 

Thanks a lot for all your advice and enjoy your Sunday evening.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on visiting the immigration office for a one-year visa extension based on marriage to a Thai spouse. They ask if they can attend a day early on February 20th, what documents might be required besides their passport, and if there are any other preparations needed. Community members advise sticking to the original appointment date of February 21, primarily bringing the passport and possibly the receipt for the extension fee.

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Robert ***********

You should go back on that date only to get your year extension stamped into your passport. Should only need your passport and perhaps the receipt showing you paid 1900 Baht for the extension. Some people go with their wives , especially if first extension .

9 months ago

James ********

IF you have been instructed to appear on a date specified of February 21

Do it.

Just have your passport with you.

9 months ago

Michael ********

@James *******

and the proof of payment.

9 months ago

Dave *****

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@Michael *******

good advise, thank you!

9 months ago

Michael ********

@Dave ****

I only thought about it because Todd told me, but sadly I've lost mine hope I don't have to pay again 😕

9 months ago

James ********

@Michael *******

@Tod ********

will reply in the morning.

I don't believe that you need to have the receipt...but he will confirm it.

9 months ago

Michael ********

@James *******

Tod told me allready that it's better to have it with me, Thanks.

9 months ago

Dave *****

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@Michael *******

i Hope i can still find it 🙈

9 months ago

James ********

@Michael *******

okay...

And with that I will close comments.

9 months ago

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James ********

Dave *****

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@James *******

yeah thats the Thing, the stamp says 21 but the officer says around that date...

So im wondering If anyone ever went before

9 months ago

James ********

@Dave ****

I just RECEIVED a reply from Tod Daniels and he suggests that you go on the DATE SPECIFIED... 🚫 NOT Earlier.

9 months ago

Krzysztof *********

@Dave ****

They will have your documentation ready for you to sign collection of extension stamp. Therefore I doubt that they would have it at hand before. And if you don't show up on given date, you are officially on overstay.

9 months ago

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Krzysztof *********

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