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What are the differences between the Phuket visa extension offices in Beach, Blue Tree, and Old Town Phuket?
PhuketVisa ExtensionVisa on ArrivalTourist VisaUS PassportBlue Tree OfficeBeach OfficeOld Town Phuket OfficeVisa Exempt StampTM7 FormDocuments for Visa Extension
Jun 4, 2024
2 years ago
Glenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all,
I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between the Phuket visa extension offices.
We’re staying in Patong, came in on a 30 visa on arrival with a US passport (into BKK initially).
Does anyone recommend Beach office, Blue Tree, or Old Town Phuket over one other?
Thanks for your assistance!
I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between the Phuket visa extension offices.
We’re staying in Patong, came in on a 30 visa on arrival with a US passport (into BKK initially).
Does anyone recommend Beach office, Blue Tree, or Old Town Phuket over one other?
Thanks for your assistance!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation covers the differences among various visa extension offices in Phuket, specifically the Beach office, Blue Tree, and Old Town Phuket. Users recommend the Blue Tree office for its organized service and shorter wait times. The discussion clarifies misconceptions about visa types, emphasizing that a 30-day visa on arrival is a visa exempt stamp. Users also share their experiences with wait times at different offices and outline necessary documents for extending a visa, including a passport, copies of relevant pages, and the completion of form TM7.
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Stuart *********
Patong and Blue Tree offices are satellite offices for short term extensions, 90 day reports, TM30 filing and the like.
The main office in Phuket Town handles all that and other stuff like long term extensions and such.
The main office in Phuket Town handles all that and other stuff like long term extensions and such.
Glenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thank you!Reply to
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Debbie ***********
Waited 15 minutes to be served and an hour for processing
Glenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Debbie **********
thank you so much. We tried in the Bangkok office and it was a bit stressful. Decided to wait until we got to Phuket.
Wayne *********
@Glenda ********
Bangkok is easy if you go to the right place and get there early. If you thought you had a visa and went to main office then that would have been stressful as it's the wrong place for visa exempt extensionDebbie ***********
@Glenda ********
if you go about 15 minutes before they return from lunch you’ll be one of the first in line😁Glenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Debbie **********
good tip. Ty!Reply to
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Debbie ***********
We went to Blue Tree. It was great. Only waited an hour and it’s in a nice complex where you can have something to eat or shop. Well organized.
Jonesx **********
@Debbie **********
could you tell me what documents they requiredJonesx **********
Thank you so much . I wasn’t sure if I would need proof of accommodation and flight
Jonesx **********
I want to do the same at the same office so just wondering what documents I will need
Stuart *********
@XNatell *****************
You will need a pen, your passport, a copy of your passport photo page, a copy of your entry stamp, a copy of your visa - if you had one and a passport sized photo. You fill out form TM7Reply to
Stuart *********
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Debbie ***********
@XNatell *****************
I think it depends on what you are looking for. We had a 60 day tourist visa and wanted to extend our stay for 30 more.Reply to
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Phil ******
@Glenda ********
no such visa! It's a Visa Exempt stamp. No differences in centres so go to the closestGlenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
thank you!Reply to
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Pascal ********
Visa on demand??
Glenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pascal *******
ok yeah sorry for my mistake in terminology. I’ve heard it referred to as visa on arrival.
Noted.
Pascal ********
@Glenda ********
visa exemptGlenda *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pascal *******
gotchaReply to
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Lynnette *******
What's a visa on demand? Do you mean an exempt entry that gives you 30 days without a visa?
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What are the current procedures for long-term visa extensions at the Phuket Town immigration office?
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