What are the current requirements for renewing a Non-O visa at Chaengwattana and how busy is it likely to be?

Non-O Visa Visa Renewal Process Chaengwattana Immigration Office Bank Letter Requirements ATM Bank Book Update Crowd and Waiting Times

Oct 7, 2021

3 years ago

John *****

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Today I got my bank letter and one year statement from the bank, in order to go to CW tomorrow to renew my yearly extention for my over 50 non-O.

Then I read a report here saying how easy, crowdwise, CW was last Saturday so a couple of questions:

1) if I go to CW this coming Saturday with my bank letter and statement being 2 days old rather than 1 day, am I going to get grief,  I know it says within 7 days but I hear of some people, on this site, getting hassle if left too many days.

2) is CW likely to be bursting tomorrow, Friday, or not too bad. I ask this as for the last 2 years I've used the appointment sysyem, which has been a breeze, but by all accounts that's still not working, and my previous experience of 6am mornings and hours of queues and waiting I'd prefer to avoid if possible. 

Any quick feedback based on CW experience would be appreciated. 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster plans to renew their Non-O visa at Chaengwattana and seeks advice on two main points. First, they question if presenting a bank letter and statement that are two days old would cause issues, given the advice that these documents should be recent (within seven days). Secondly, they want to know how crowded Chaengwattana is expected to be on a Friday compared to Saturday, as they have had a smooth experience with appointments previously. Community members offered feedback that two-day old documents might not pose a problem, and that arriving early after opening can minimize waiting times. They were also informed of the need for a bank book balance update and advised to check if their bank branch has the required services.

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Tod *********

Keep in mind SEVERAL of the bank branches out at Chaengwattana closed permanently. Siam Commercial, I think Kasikorn Thai and KrungSri too.

If you bank with one of those this means you need to update your bank book at a location that has an passbook updater BEFORE you get out to Chaengwattana..

And as far as the bank letter I used one with a friend of mine that was exactly a week old (7 days) and the officer said, Good thing you came today because tomorrow you'd need a new letter.

3 years ago

John *****

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@Tod ********

the K-Bank area still has an update printing atm, so it's ok for K-Bank customers, I used it this morning.

3 years ago

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Fabio *******************

be careful, you must also present the copy of the bank book with the balance of the day of the extension, and some banks are not open to cw on Saturdays. you should do it in some shopping center on the day of the extension, the banks are open there

3 years ago

John *****

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@Fabio ******************

thanks, I just need an atm that handles bank book update printing, I've had no problems at CW before and 'hope' that my luck holds.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

the letter within 7days is fine at CW.

3 years ago

Philip **********

@Ellie ******

.... yes ... I’ve never had a problem with a letter being 3 -4 days old in the past 8 years at CW.

3 years ago

John *****

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@Ellie ******

thanks

3 years ago

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John *****

Wannikea *********

If they want a 1 day old letter, don't give them a 2 day old letter.

3 years ago

John *****

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@Wannikea ********

thanks

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@John ****

deposit 20 baht in the acct when you update the bank book otherwise no transaction for that date will appear.

3 years ago

Marty *********

John Saw Last year I had an issue that required me to return a couple of days later to complete my 1 year extension. The Immigration officer reminded me that my bank letter was only good for 7 days. 7 days should be fine at CW. Update your bankbook to show any transactions between the letter and the day you apply.

3 years ago

John *****

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@Wannikea ********

my point is that it is written that the letter should be no older that 7 days, however, it appears to be the case that if you try and give a bank letter that is anyway near 7 days old, immigration don't want to accept it.

3 years ago

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Marty *********

When I go without an appointment I arrive when the office opens. I usually only have to wait an hour in L section. For me, waiting after the office opens is preferable to getting there a 6am to get a number in order to get in line for another number. The early morning strategy only makes sense if you absolutely positively need to finish and be out of there before noon. I get there at 8:30 am and am out of there by noon anyway.

3 years ago

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