Answered9 years ago

Can someone else apply for a tourist visa extension on my behalf in Thailand?

tourist visa visa extension Thailand immigration Promenada immigration office expat questions visa application process

Julinhio *********

asked Nov 7, 2017

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Anybody knows if it's possible for someone else to go to the immigration (Promenada), and get a tourist visa extension for me? (I don't mean an official agent, it would be my gf if that matters...)

Answer summary

The consensus among commenters is that the visa extension must be done in person by the applicant, meaning someone else, even if they are a close acquaintance like a girlfriend, cannot apply on behalf of the individual needing the extension. There are discussions about the difficulties of reaching the immigration office, and some jokes about the challenges of being a tourist.

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Tod *********

I think we have hashed out you must go in person to get an extension of stay. ;)

9 years ago

Mark ********

There is shuttle service from town

9 years ago

Charlotte *******

Thanks for asking the question. I was wondering this too, as Promenada is quite far out of town from where I’m staying and I need to do this later on this month (I’d forgotten about the photo-taking bit too). Would be interested to know how long it takes you when you do it for reference if that’s not too much trouble 😄

9 years ago

Julinhio *********

Most welcome! In my experience, I found it better to go around 3 pm. There's lot less people, and it shouldn't need more than 1h...

9 years ago

Julinhio *********

I really can't understand this creepy need for passive agressive comment... Why can't people just answer a simple question??

9 years ago

Christopher ***********

@Julinhio ********

; Please excuse some people. Usually it is a friendly wind-up. Most people will have a joke and then offer you serious helpful advice.

9 years ago

Julinhio *********

No worries man! Question asked and answered, and like most people who actually need it, I probably won't be using this forum page anymore.

9 years ago

David ************

@Julinhio ********

some people are cowards and hide behind just their ID and iPhone. Unfortunately most all group pages are the same. I almost always go to the source for information or call friends who have experience dealing with stuff. Unfortunately Tod is sort of indisposed for a while.

9 years ago

Julinhio *********

Yes agreed! But the immigration is hard to reach, and I would expect this kind of page to be exactly for that purpose. Anyways, someone reminded me that I will need a live snapshot, so my presence is required. So I got my answer, despite the usual trolls.

9 years ago

David ************

You should ask immigration if you want a straight answer. Your always going to get some kid of troll shit on a Facebook group.

9 years ago