An update on Phuket Immigration Office. I went in today to get the 60 day extension based on marriage to a Thai national on my ME Non O visa and was told the extension is valid from today. When i showed them the official announcement from the immigration department stating that all extension types will be effective from the 27th September, I was told that this had now changed. I was advised to come back closer to the 26th September if i wanted to maximise my stay. I took their advice.
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Recent experiences at the Phuket Immigration Office reveal confusion regarding the effective date for 60-day extensions based on marriage to a Thai national. Though an official announcement stated that extensions from August 1 to September 26 would take effect from September 27, officials suggested applicants return closer to that date to maximize their stay. The conversation among expats discusses different immigration office practices, adherence to official rules, and the pressures faced by immigration staff. Users shared their experiences and sought guidance on the official announcement for clarity.
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