Do I need to book an appointment for a one-year extension of my O visa in Thailand?

Jan 16, 2024
10 months ago
Martyn **********
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Excuse the dumb question but I need to ask it.

I am currently on a 90 day O visa based on retirement and will be applying for a one year extension. When the time comes, do I have to book an appointment with immigration or can I just show up and join the queue.

Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
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For applying for a one-year extension of your 90-day O visa based on retirement in Thailand, booking an appointment with immigration is not required, but it is highly recommended to shorten waiting times. Some users note that visiting without an appointment may lead to longer wait times.
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Galenus ******
Booking an appointment is recommended
Kool *******
You can do either one
Steven *********
I just wanted to thank all the helpful commenters on this list. I keep learning helpful things. Thank you each for both the questions you have asked and the responses that have been given
Nigel **************
@Steven ********
yes yes agree completely
Martyn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks
Roberto *********
Appointment not required but highly recommended. My last extension application I was in and out in 45mins. I jumped the queue and was attended to very promptly
Steve **********
@Roberto ********
appts.....good luck !
Roberto *********
@Steve *********
No luck required. Turn up 15 mins before scheduled time, next off the rank, jump the queue of ticket holders! It's fantastic!!
Roberto *********
@Kevin *******
Bangkok. Through the immigration website
Kevin ********
@Roberto ********
ok thank you.
Kevin ********
@Roberto ********
how did you book appointment was it Jomtien
Brandon ************
An appointment is not required
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