What is the best day to get a tourist visa extension in Chiang Mai, and are extensions available any day?

Jun 18, 2018
6 years ago
Tristan *********
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Need to get an extension at Chiang Mai Promenada. My tourist visa runs out on the 26th.

Which day is best to go? I assume monday is the busiest, so I was thinking this tuesday (19th).

(Also just making sure that visa extensions are possible on any other day than monday)
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You can extend your tourist visa at the Chiang Mai Promenada any day from Monday to Friday, excluding lunchtime from 12:00 to 13:00. It's recommended to avoid Mondays due to potential busyness, so Tuesday (the 19th in your case) should be a good option.
Robert *******
Enough information is there to be on time. Good luck.
Tod *********
they're open M-F 8:30 - 16:30 and they're closed 12-13 for lunch. you can go any day you want to
Tristan *********
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Good info. Love that one. Gonna go 10-11 and bring my laptop with me. I’m in no rush. As long as I don’t pay a taxi fare for nothing
Coleman *******
My 3 strategies. 1. If you plan to go early...go very early, 50 people in line ahead of you before they open is late. 2. Go 10-11 am if they aren't out of tickets theyll give you one and tell you come back in the afternoon. 3. Show up late afternoon after 230, if it isn't busy anymore you are in and out. All depends on the day.
Tristan *********
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@Daniel *************
Hahahaha tough luck
Daniel ******
That’s how you come home with a tv from Chi Chang.. 📺
Daniel ******
@Tristan ********
just wanted to share the pain of what it feels like when you arrive at 12.01 🤣
Tristan *********
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Thanks Daniel :P
Daniel ******
Tristan *********
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I'll make sure to go as early as possible on tuesday then, won't be 7am but maybe around 10. Might post back here for results if it's of any interest :)
Tristan *********
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@Javier ****
*minimun* 7am? That sounds a bit too crazy. I can't imagine. I remember going around 13 or something last time, and I finished 30 minutes after closing time. They made sure to handle all tourists. I'm not sure if that's common practice though. 7am sounds a bit too early. I got insomnia lol :/
Tristan *********
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@Jeremy *******
Oh, makes sense :/ alright. Guess I'll sip another boba tea and get some extra gigantic donuts for 10baht
Jeremy ********
@Tristan ********
the numbers roll over...
Tristan *********
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@Bent ***************
Lol just want to be one of the first after lunch break is over. I'll get some boba tea there while I'm waiting. I've been thinking about it for the past week
Bent ******
I am not sure they will share their lunch with you. Better come 11 OR 13, not 12
Tristan *********
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Thanks! That's all I need to know. I'll go tomorrow around 12-13 then.
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