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What Are the Recent Changes in Phuket Immigration Document Requirements for American Expats?

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Mar 24, 2020

5 years ago

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Hi again, 

When they say regulations are changing every day they are not kidding😂😂..

I went back to Phuket Immigration today and an official postmarked document is no longer required. I submitted a color print of my embassy letter with my name and passport number on the bottom. I am American.

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Recent changes in Phuket Immigration requirements allow American expats to submit a color print of their embassy letter, including their name and passport number, instead of an official postmarked document. This update currently applies specifically to Phuket Immigration.

Tod *********

(y) that is progress...

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Kay *****

Is this only for tourist visas?

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Benjamin ******

To my knowledge, it's for tourist visas. However, you're out of nothing trying it on an Non-Imm visa.

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Niall **********

So you went with a generic letter and put your name on it which was accepted ?

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James ********

And did you get a 30 day extension?

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James ********

Halleluhah

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Erika *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

yes!

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Benjamin ******

Thanks for the update. This is ONLY for Phuket immigration though.

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