Just an update on my METV. Just had my first 30 day extension granted by the Phuket Immigration Office (Tambon Tamar Yai).
Booked an appointment in advance online for 8:30am. Arrived at 8:15, and there was already a line of about 20 people (given since yesterday was a public holiday).
Doors opened at 8:25 and I had seen the first initial officer by 8:30 where I was handed a ticket with a number on it (note I was never asked about my appointment). By this stage there were already 30 people with tickets waiting.
My number was called by 8:40, and I saw an officer who took all my documents, passport and payment (all prepared thanks to the flyer the TVA Forum provided me with). I then waited for my passport to be stamped and my name was called at 9:09.
All done and dusted in less than an hour! Thanks for everyone’s help once again ☺️
I do have one query though.. My stamp reads until 24 November which is longer than 30 days? So I just depart by that date, correct? And not actually 30 days after today? Not complaining though! An extra couple of days up the sleeve is always nice 😉
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully obtained a 30-day extension of their METV at the Phuket Immigration Office after booking an appointment online. They detailed their experience, highlighting their timely arrival, wait times, and efficient process that took under an hour. The user also had a query regarding the extended expiration date on their stamp, which was clarified in the comments by other community members.
