Do I need to show proof of a TM30 when applying for a visa extension at IT Square Laksi Plaza?

Visa extension TM30 Thai immigration office 45-day tourist visa IT Square Laksi Plaza American citizen Visa application process

Nov 17, 2022

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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Hi Everyone, 

American Citizen. I'm on a 45-day tourist visa, which expires on November 21,2022. 

I need to go to IT Square Laksi Plaza temporary office. Do I need to show proof of a TM 30? 

Does anyone know what time the copy shops open and closed? 

Also, would you happen to have any recommendation on the earliest I can go tomorrow on a Friday to extend my visa, and is the office open Saturday as well? Is it possible to wait in line on the inside?

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An American citizen with a 45-day tourist visa expiring on November 21, 2022, inquired about the necessity of a TM30 form at the IT Square Laksi Plaza temporary immigration office. Community members advised that the TM30 requirement is at the discretion of the officer. Copy shops nearby open before the immigration office, and no immigration offices operate on weekends. The earliest one can apply for an extension is on the coming Monday, after the immigration office reopens.

Alistair **********

Given Monday is the first day immigration will be open after an extended time closed, I highly recommend you get there very early.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

Actually, I rather recommend booking online first (as of right now there is slots remaining even on Monday).

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Alistair *********

there's only so early you can get there as it's IN a mall and they only unlock one door you can enter I think at 7AM..

@Aijalon ********

I concur with

@Alistair *********

IF you don't need to get your extension Monday, don't even bother going as it will be a mad house there.

Tuesday or after will be far better

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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@Tod ********

I want get charge a fee ?

2 years ago

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Aijalon *********

Tod *********

The copy/photo shops are on either side of the immigration office and open before the immigration office does.

Whether you need a TM30 is totally up to the officer you're in front of when you apply for the extension.

NO immigration office in Thailand is open on weekends 🙁

The soonest you can apply for an extension here in Bangkok is Monday

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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@Tod ********

thank you!

2 years ago

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Aijalon *********

Jason ***********

All immigration offices are open weekdays only.

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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@Jason **********

thank you

2 years ago

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Aijalon *********

Tod *********

you aren't going this week

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2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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@Tod ********

thank you

2 years ago

Tod *********

The forms are in english, dunno who told you it was in thai. 🙁 You'll be fine showing up Monday, they'll give you the paperwork to fill out, you can make the copies right there at the shops and then queue up to do your extension

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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Hi tod so does this mean the copy shops are also close? If I wanted to get my paperwork out of the way

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Aijalon ********

why would you slog all the way to IT Square just to make copies? There are copy shops all over the city, you don't need to go out there to do them.

2 years ago

Aijalon *********

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@Tod ********