How does a visa extension work in Thailand, and what are the procedures for obtaining a residence certificate in Chiang Mai?

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Dec 30, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

3 questions….

1️⃣ is visa extension issued from date applied or added on after original stamp? (landed 30 day exempt want 60 total)

2️⃣ how to obtain “residence certificate” in chiang mai? (Previously there was an expedited service) 

3️⃣ is Chiang Mai immigration off open tomorrow 30th Dec? (Landlord said maybe closed?)

Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The visa extension is added to the date your current stamp expires, providing a total of 60 days if extending from a 30-day exemption. To obtain a residence certificate in Chiang Mai, it's recommended to visit the immigration office directly or inquire on local Facebook groups, as there may be a quick service available. As for the office hours, it is confirmed that the Chiang Mai immigration office is open on December 30th, despite potential holiday closures starting from the 31st.

Kevin ***********

As of last month, certificate of residence is 7 days by mail. List of requirements shown plus 40 baht for envelope and postage.

3 years ago

Andy *******

1. Added on for 60 total. 2. Fairly quick at immigration. 3. Closed for long holiday weekend but not sure if it starts the 30th or 31st.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Andy *********

So is this response about Chiang Mai, OR about Chonburi?

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Benjamin *****

my experience with both locations over time

3 years ago

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Andy *******

Sammi *********

@Andy *********

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Sammi ********

it was a long time ago, 2020

3 years ago

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Andy *******

Kevin ***********

@Andy *********

When did you get your certificate of residence in Chiangmai? I got one last month. It was 7 days by mail. No expedited service.

3 years ago

Andy *******

@Kevin **********

2020, and again in 2021 in Chonburi

3 years ago

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Andy *******

Tod *********

The 'regular' 30 day extension is added to the date your current stamp expires so no need to wait until this one is running out to go apply for one.

As far as how to get a certificate of residence at the Chiang Mai immigration office. Post on a Chiang Mai related f/b group or slog on over to the main immigration office by the airport up there and ask them.

The only holiday this year is Friday the 31st, so they're open today Thursday the 30th

3 years ago

Ry**

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@Tod ********

appreciate the quick and detailed reply. Thanks mate 🍻

3 years ago

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Ry**

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