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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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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?
Thanks
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?
Thanks
Answer summary
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
Jon ********
Only for the photo. In and out in 10 minutes or less.
Aake **********
I make my extension my self in Mahasarakham simple
Bob **********
Yes you have to go and get your picture took
Suman **********
Only have to go to take a photo
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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.
Andrew ***********
More than likely you will have to go if it's the first time. Even if you use an agent.
Lily ******
OP@Andrew **********
I see. Thank youJan ******************
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.
Lily ******
OP@Jan *****************
got it. Thank you for the info🤝Lily ******
OP@Jan *****************
messages sentJan ******************
@Lily *****
Yes it’s understandable, can I ask how much they charge for the job? The fee is just 2000 thb.Lily ******
OP@Jan *****************
I thought about do it myself too. But waiting for hours in the immigration office is such a nightmare
Mar *****
@Jan *****************
did the same but was only for a photo
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.
Lily ******
OP@Stuart ********
thank you for the info. So far. I connected two agencies. They both need me to go with them
John **********
@Lily *****
mostly you will find that if you don't have to go to immigration they are obtaining under the table rather than officiallyActivity
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