How long does it take to get a 30-day visa extension at Promenade Mall in Chiang Mai, and when is the best time to go?

Visa Extension Chiang Mai Non-O Visa Promenade Mall TM7 Form U.S. Passport Visa Process

Dec 11, 2017

7 years ago

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I need to get a 30 extension on my visa (U.S. Passport - I’m currently in Chiang Mai) and understand that I can get it at Promenade Mall.  It would help to know how long I should plan to be there for this.  How long should this take?  Is there a better time, day, etc to go?  Thanks in advance.

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To get a 30-day visa extension at Promenade Mall in Chiang Mai, it's advised to go just before 1 PM, after the lunch break, as it may help avoid long wait times. Visitors can expect to spend about 4 hours there. It's important to grab a number and have the TM7 form filled out, along with a passport photo which can also be taken on-site. The immigration office tends to be busy, particularly after a closure.

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Ian ***************

Yeah, unfortunately their technology is a bit outdated ;-)

7 years ago

Tod *********

good thing they went to the paperless system huh? :O

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Charlotte *******

I did mine two weeks ago on a Monday. I went there for 13:00 when they are back from lunch. It took about 4 hrs.

7 years ago

Bruce *********

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Thank you

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Bruce *********

Ian ***************

Will be busy tomorrow due to long weekend, but best to go just before 1pm end of lunch break. Grab a number and fill out the TM7 form. You will also need 1 photo which can be done onsite for a small fee.

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7 years ago

Bruce *********

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Thanks for the link and your help

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Tod *********

They're closed today, but their hours are 8:30 - 12 and then 13 - 16:30.

Some people go in the morning, some say the afternoon is better.

I can say tomorrow is gonna be busy because they were closed today.

Also you don't need to wait until the last day of your stamp because they add the extension to your current expiration date.

7 years ago

Bruce *********

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Thanks for your help

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