What challenges did you face in extending your visa in Thailand and why did you consider using an agent?

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May 28, 2022

2 years ago

Thelittle ************

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Finally, i went to immigration on 25th with 2 escorts , 

first stop: where is your hotel contract? Although I brought letter and TM30. I did alot of calls emails, officer talked to the duty manger as they need his ID ! Who refused to sends as hotel policy rejects that!! 

Second stop: As my previous stamp’s showed i did my 60 days extension outside Bangkok, i didn’t get 90 days report paper. So how to get that for 60 days! I paid fine 800! Then change my address in the system! 

Third stop: arrive to N1 officer desks , she said your last done outside Bangkok via agent, you continue with agent! I said I changed my address to do it in Bangkok and done officially , they said No can’t and returned my documents! 

So again , i start to look for an agency , who said we will do don’t worry in Bangkok, i felt ok and 

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On 27th May , I waited from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm , then officer tell me the same go agent , outside Bangkok. Also the point that no photo records in the system since i entered Thailand as tourist. 

Rejected again . 

The agency asked 10000 to do . 

I spent until now for letters, fine, transportation, escorting, service charge around 18000! Imagine for visa cost 1900 only. 

I am sharing my tough experience to you fiends , and thanks for all who ask about what happened with me. 

Agents are shortcut if you need to be in relax! . Many agents asked before 8000-10000 , know i said if did that better that all tension tiredness over thinking and lose of more money! 

I expect to receive my new extension next week 🤞🏻. 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user recounts their difficult experience with the Thai immigration process involving a 60-day visa extension. Despite presenting required documents like a hotel contract and a TM30 form, they faced several hurdles including the refusal of the hotel to provide ID for verification and complications due to having previously used an agent for extensions outside Bangkok. After being advised multiple times to continue using an agent, they express frustration at the additional costs incurred (approximately 18,000 Baht) compared to the visa fee and share their expectation of receiving their new extension soon. Community responses emphasize the complications of using agents and the challenges of dealing with immigration in Thailand.

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Jarika ***********************

Thanks for sharing, I think your case is a complicated one. May I ask what is your current visa that you are going to extend? is it an extension for 1 year?