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What is the best time to apply for a visa extension in Chiang Mai?
Hi all. This time round (last week) I popped into Thailand on the 30 day visa exempt basis. Is there an optimum time to go to immigration to apply for an extra 30 days? I was thinking of going maybe 10 days out from my current 30 day expiry date. I'm in Chiang Mai.
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In Chiang Mai, you can apply for a 30-day visa extension at immigration at any point during your initial 30-day stay; however, practices can vary by location. Other areas, like Chonburi, have stricter rules, allowing extensions only within the last 7 days of the initial visa.
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John *******
I believe CM immigration accepts extension anytime but I know for sure chonburi Jomtien only accepts extension with 7 days left on your first 30day visa exempt
Wayne *********
Depends where you are. Some places you can go now some are week or more before the 30 days expire
Tony *********
OP@Wayne ********
Ah, sorry. Forgot to mention that - Chiang Mai.Duncan *******
@Tony ********
for CM, you can go whenever you want - just make sure you've got a printout of your TM30 along with the other requirements.Activity
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