Answered6 years ago
Do I need to go to Phuket Old Town for a 30-day visa extension instead of Patong Immigration?
I just went to Phuket Immigration in Patong for a 30 day extension (visa exemption) and the guy told me I have to go all the way to Phuket Old Town Office instead. There were only two people there being served.
Anyone know if he is BS me or is that genuine?
Anyone know if he is BS me or is that genuine?
Answer summary
A user shared their experience at Patong Immigration, where they were told that the 30-day extension for a visa exemption needs to be done at Phuket Old Town. This prompted questions and discussions about the current immigration process. Other users confirmed the information, noting that Patong Immigration is now only handling 90-day reports and advising that extensions must be processed in Phuket Town. Overall, it appears the user's experience aligns with current regulations, highlighting a shift in where extensions can be obtained.
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Max *********
OPI will turn off comments now, thanks everyone for confirming I wasn't being a sausage and I do have to go to Phuket Town 😄
Steve **********
Only 90 days reports in patong immigration!!
Max *********
OPJim ********
Yeh has to be done in Phuket town at present
Max *********
OP@Jim *******
Good to know, I just wanted to be sure I didn't unknowingly do something wrong for them to BS me, so glad it's just how it is now 👌Jim ********
@Max ********
No it’s not you mate. I went about 5 weeks ago to Patong immigration and they advised me the same thing. Phuket town immigration was very quiet so it was a speedy in and out process 👍Max *********
OP@Jim *******
Great thanks, going to head over tomorrow!
Andy **********
All the way?... It take less than 20 minutes.
Max *********
OP@Andy *********
Yeah, going to have to book a plane ticket over there now Max *********
OPAlso, had a scooter taxi guy following alongside me outside the office trying to sell me drugs 😂 I thought I dressed smart.
Stuart ******
So can I ask if you can get a visa extensión off a visa exempt? I was told when I arrived it was not possible.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Steve *********
@Stuart *****
"visa extension" no, as that's not a visa. "Extension of stay" yes - once - 1900 baht. Max *********
OP@Stuart *****
Yes, you can do for 1900 bahtStuart ******
Great - thanks a lot - thought it wasn’t possible.
Max *********
OP@Stuart *****
although I haven't done it yet. But everything I have heard - it's fine. I will go to the other office tomorrow morningStuart *********
@Stuart *****
yes for most nationalities. You can apply for a 30 day extension some with a bi-lateral agreement have different rules. Stuart *********
If they’re not doing the “regular” 30 day extensions off a visa exempt or tourist visa I’m not sure what they’re doing open. Maybe only for 90 day reports and TM30 filing....pre Covid you used to be able to get regular tourist extensions there.
Reiner *********
@Stuart ********
I never had a problem there and they have been always polite....but yes for extension you have to go to town at the momentbMax *********
OP@Stuart ********
Yeah, the guy asked me if I wanted 90 day, and when I said 30, he said oh I can tell you need to go to Phuket Town.I just thought, 30 day extension is a quick thing for them to do, seemed odd that they wouldn't do it.
Martin **********
@Max ********
i new a few years ago there was a very rude officer, but got things done there.....Activity
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