Do my kids need to be present to apply for a visa extension in Thailand?

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Hi.  Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

My kids (13, 10, 9 years old) arrived into Thailand on a 60 day TR visa. Stamp in passport is until Aug 15.   We are in Bangkok.

1. Do they have to be present at the Immigration office for the extention application, or can I do it for them?

2. Extention application has to be done at the main immigration in Chaeng Wattana?

3.  Until what time are applications accepted?  Does the immigration office tend to get busier in the mornings or afternoons?

4.  Will we get this first extention right away or will we have to come back another day to pick it up?

Thank you again.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user is seeking assistance regarding the process of extending their children's 60-day tourist visa (TR visa) in Thailand. The conversation covers key questions about whether the children must be present at the Immigration office for the application, where to submit the application, hours of operation, and the timeline for receiving the extension. Responses clarify that the children do need to be present, that the application is to be submitted at the main Immigration office in Chaeng Wattana, and that applications are accepted until specific times. Users also mention the cost of the extension and provide practical tips for avoiding long lines.

Rinku ****************** · Answer

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for all the help! I was so confused earlier.

Ben ******** · Answer

Did this recently.  This is the location.  The kids need to come with you.  Arrive around 10am for shortest lines.  2000 baht per person for 30 or 60 day extension.  They only gave us 30, right away.

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Benjamin ****** · Answer

How long are you planning on being in Thailand, and what are your next plans? IF you are literally wanting to spend another 30 days, I would keep the children on overstay. All fines are waived until they are 15, and they can not be deported until they are 18 🙂

However, if you want to keep them legal...

> Do they have to be present at the Immigration office for the extention application, or can I do it for them?

Yes they do. Each person applying for an extension of stay MUST have their own application (including the passport pictures), and they will have their picture taken as well.

> Extention application has to be done at the main immigration in Chaeng Wattana?

IF you entered on a 60 day tourist visa, you will use Chang Wattana

> Until what time are applications accepted?

They are open from 8:30 to noon, and then from 1:00 to 4:30. I recommend going early, just in case there's something that is needed.

>Will we get this first extention right away or will we have to come back another day to pick it up?

For a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, there is NO under consideration stamp, so you will get the full 30 days on the spot.

The cost is 1,900 THB per person.

Rasmus ************ · Answer

1. Yes you can.

2. Yes.

3. Go in the morning, best, they have lunch from 12:00-13:00

4. Yes normal take up to one hour.

The 30 days will cost you 1900 Baht per person. Photo, Arriving card, and passport.

Good luck 😃

Do my kids need to be present to apply for a visa extension in Thailand?

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