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Do I need to go to the immigration office in person for my retirement visa renewal if I hire a visa agent?

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Mar 15, 2024
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Lily ******
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Hi guys:

Do I need to go to the immigration office in person if I hire a visa agent to do my retirement visa renewal? How long it use to take if need?

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If you hire a visa agent to renew your retirement visa in Thailand, you will likely need to go in person to the immigration office, mainly to take a photo. The process can be quick, taking as little as a minute to ten minutes once you're at the office, depending on the agent and the location.
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David ********
Only reason you go is to have a photo taken in immigration no queuing and they were huge 2 min job in and out
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Jon ********
Only for the photo. In and out in 10 minutes or less.
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Aake **********
I make my extension my self in Mahasarakham simple
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Bob **********
Yes you have to go and get your picture took
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Suman **********
Only have to go to take a photo
@Aungsu *******************************
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Steve **********
I just did mine last month. I had to walk in, take a photo and walk out. Total time maybe one minute.
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Andrew ***********
More than likely you will have to go if it's the first time. Even if you use an agent.
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Lily ******
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@Andrew **********
 I see. Thank you
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Jan ******************
I did extension in Jomtien with an agent once. Had to go with her inside immigration, but she by-passed all queues and everything went quite fast.
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Lily ******
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@Jan *****************
 got it. Thank you for the info🤝
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Jan ******************
@Lily *****
 It’s easy to do yourself also
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@Jan *****************
 I thought about do it myself too. But waiting for hours in the immigration office is such a nightmare
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Jan ******************
@Lily *****
 Yes it’s understandable, can I ask how much they charge for the job? The fee is just 2000 thb.
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Lily ******
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@Jan *****************
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@Jan *****************
 did the same but was only for a photo
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@Mar ****
 thanks for reminding. I will bring the photos with me
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@Mar ****
 ok, this was 7-8 years ago, she had a office next door and took the photo there first.
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Stuart *********
Depends on the agent you use. Some just push paper and you still have to go. Some are full service and do it all for you.
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Lily ******
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@Stuart ********
 thank you for the info. So far. I connected two agencies. They both need me to go with them
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John **********
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 mostly you will find that if you don't have to go to immigration they are obtaining under the table rather than officially
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