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Is it safe to apply for a 30-day visa extension on the expiration date in Hua Hin?

Sheila *********
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I’m in Hua Hin and my 60 days expire on March 11, is it safe to apply for my 30 day extension on that day? Or should I go the day before?
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A person in Hua Hin is inquiring whether it is safe to apply for a 30-day extension on the expiration date of their current 60-day visa. Community responses indicate it is advisable to apply when there's 30 days or less left on their current visa. It's suggested to go to the immigration office a day earlier to avoid queues. Required documents for the extension include proof of accommodation and a passport photo, and it's confirmed that hard copies of documents are necessary.
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Ant ***********
Ant ***********
Here are the requirements for a 30 day extension on a 60 day exempt at Hua Hin

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Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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@Ant **********
This is very helpful. Thank you so much!
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
@Sheila ********
This photo was about 6 months ago

I have heard that you may not need photos with you

But that I can’t confirm 100%
Bob **********
Bob **********
Go as soon as you can
Bent *************
Bent *************
It’s safe
Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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I asked my landlord for hard copies of the house contract, but she only provided the electronic versions. Will I need to make hard copies? And will I be able to print from my phone at the immigration office?
Jon ******
Jon ******
@Sheila ********
go to virtually any copy shop. Most will be able to have you email or send the documents from your phone (via LINE) to them to print for you.

Yes, you need printed copies. Not digital.
Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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@Jon *****
Thank you so much!
Steven ***********
Steven ***********
@Sheila ********
I'm in Chiang Mai but this point may well still apply:

I went to the immigration office last week for my exemption extension (two weeks in advance of the original 60 days expiring), and I took everything already printed out or photocopied:

* My TM30 registration of accommodation and my rental agreement with the landlady.

* Main photo and data double page in my passport, which I signed at the bottom of the sheet

* Page of passport with my initial visa exemption stamp from when I entered Thailand, also signed at the bottom of the photocopy

* Plus of course a correct-size photo (4cm x 6cm I think).

In terms of the TM7 application for extension form, you can get it and complete it at the immigration office, or you can download it online, print it, and complete it before you go.

And don't forget the 1900 baht.

Basically, we've found in Chiang Mai at least, that the better prepared you are with the necessary documents printed out, and the photo done, the smoother and less stressful the process.
Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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@Steven **********
Thank you.🙏🏽
Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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Thanks so much Todd!
Jack ********
Jack ********
Go to Bluport less queue. Go tomorrow and please be aware they are closed Tuesday.
Sheila *********
Sheila *********
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@Jack *******
Thank you 🙏🏽
Tod *********
Tod *********
you can go apply for an extension at most offices when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp.

You don't lose any time applying early because the 30 day extension is added to your current stamp expiration date

In Hua Hin you can go to either immigration office. The main one or the satellite one in Blueport Mall.

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