Yesterday I went to Jotiemm to extend my tourist visa. I got the paperwork and then went to the photo and copy place in the photo below. The lady who owns it charged me 100 BHT for 4 photos and 30 BHT for 6 copies. She then put all the paperwork together and helped me fill it out. Then advised me to come back to immigration tomorrow at 8am. It was late afternoon noon at the time. Showed up today at 8am. Since I had a receipt in my passport from getting my driver's license last month. That proved my address. They didn't need me to do a proof of address form. So they gave me a number I went into immigration. I was number five. I waited about 15 minutes and they took my passport and my 1900 BHT. Then I went outside, waited and finally got my passport after about a half hour. And I was out of there in a total of 50 minutes. Just so you know My visa was expiring on the 24th but they did it today before the 7 days or even 10 days. So now I have 30 more days in Thailand and I have to leave on the 25th of July. Be honest that lady at the copy center really helped me out so I went and bought her three kilos of Mongo's. Cost me 80 BHT.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience extending a tourist visa in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of getting necessary documents prepared in advance. They recount visiting a local photo and copy service that charged reasonable fees for photos and copies, assisting with the application process. The user managed to extend their visa successfully, thanks to having proof of address from a past transaction. They advise visiting immigration early and even mention a positive gesture towards the helpful lady. Comments from the community provide additional insights on visa registrations, the role of local copy shops, and personal experiences regarding the visa extension process.
