What is the estimated time to get a Visa Extension at the immigration office in Chiang Mai?

Dec 11, 2019
5 years ago
Michael *******
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Tomorrow I’m going to go to the immigration office here in Chang Mai by the airport and

hopefully get my Visa Extension

I received a tourist visa on 27 November at

the mae sai border crossing

if I show up tomorrow at 11 AM what is the guesstimate Time it will take?

thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is seeking advice on how long a visa extension process might take at the Chiang Mai immigration office, particularly after having received a tourist visa at the Mae Sai border. Comments suggest that arriving at either 10 AM or 2 PM may yield quicker service, estimating a processing time of around 30 to 45 minutes, while cautioning against arriving at 11 AM due to a lunch break.
Maxim ***********
11 AM is bad because they take an hour break around lunch. The best time is either earlier or afternoon like John said above.
Hay ***********
2 or 3pm better I find
Maxim ***********
You did not receive a tourist visa, you receive a visa-exempt entry (30 days + 30 days extension). A tourist visa is given at a Thai consulate and is good for 60 days + 30 days extension.
John *********
IMO 10am or 2pm are better. Probably around 30 minutes.
Jason ********
If you've already got your passport photo and photocopies of your passport pages, I would guess around 30 to 45 minutes.
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