What Are the New Guidelines for Visa Extensions in Phuket?

Visa Extension Tourist Visa Phuket Immigration

April 1, 2020

4 years ago

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Received a report from Phuket immigration this morning that visa extensions are only being issued on the date of expiration(date on stamp in passport)Seemingly to prevent overcrowding.

What happens if you haven’t got all your paperwork in order is anyone’s guess.

Visa in question was a standard Tourist Visa they were extending for the first time

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Recent reports from Phuket immigration indicate that visa extensions are now only issued on the expiration date, aiming to reduce overcrowding at immigration offices. This change particularly affects standard Tourist Visas being extended for the first time. If individuals are unprepared with their documentation, they may face penalties for overstaying. Required documents for a 30-day extension include a passport, copies of the passport's front page and visa page, a TM6 form, a completed TM7 form, two photos, and a fee of 1,900 Thai Baht. Additionally, a TM30 form is required in Phuket.

Shelley ********

Is this the visa extention anyone can get or the emergency visa? I've already extended once but think I'm probably gonna need the emergency extention, which I heard you need a embassy letter for?

4 years ago

James ********

@Shelley *******

and as flights are dwindling, its best to find a flight home soon.

4 years ago

James ********

And which appears to be required now in Pattaya/Jomtien

4 years ago

James ********

4 years ago

James ********

@Shelley *******

the board pic above is that for Emergency COVID related extensions in Phuket

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James ********

Robert *******

This is posted a few minutes ago as needed in Phuket

4 years ago

James ********

@Robert ******

no embassy letter required for regular 30 day extension as OP states he has.

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James ********

Check with immigration office for their requirements....but these are usually required in many offices :

For standard 30 days extension You need ONLY:

-passport

-copy of passport front page

-copy of stamp/visa page

-copy of TM6 form (arrival card)

-filled TM7 form (extension app)

-two photos

-1,900 Thai baht

A TM30 IS required in Phuket.

Good luck.

4 years ago

Robert *******

TM30 is required in Phuket

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Robert *******

What happens if you did not prepare yourself for 30 days or longer as you all know you want Extension after Extension and not leave Thailand.

Send away to try again, but you pay 500 Thb overstay a day to learn to prepare better and on time. NO, you can not get an EDucation visa for this lesson in live.

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