What is the process for applying for a visa extension near Pattaya while on a 30-day entry?

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Dec 15, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Immigration office near Pattaya?

Also I currently am here on day 5 of my initial 30 day, is it advantageous to apply early or should I wait until last week ?

My intention is to stay as long as legally possible 🙂

Thanks in advance, love the group

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post asks about immigration offices near Pattaya and whether it's better to apply for a visa extension early or to wait until the last week of the initial 30-day stay. Responses highlight that the best practice is to research suitable visa options based on the purpose of stay and that there is no real advantage to applying early, particularly in Pattaya, where it’s suggested to apply when about 10 days remain on the current entry stamp.

Robert *******

The only way to stay long term legally is to get the Visa and Extension of Stay based on your purpose of stay.

Do some research for which visa you can qualify and if you have any questions about that visa, feel free to ask.

Until then I close this for commenting, if somebody has a valued contribution, feel free to contact the admins or moderators.

3 years ago

Sander **********

And after 30 days extension, covid

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extension?😅

3 years ago

James ********

@Sander *********

those days of glee are coming to end...watch

3 years ago

Sander **********

@James *******

First I will do the visa exempt extension of 30 days, (60 days total) thats when my flight ticket is back home… but when I’m able to make use of the covid extend I will change flight, thats the plan. Thanks for all tips, very helpful. Much appreciated😀

3 years ago

Sander **********

@James *******

hope I’m lucky enough they will grant me.

3 years ago

James ********

@Sander *********

but have a Plan B if denied.

3 years ago

James ********

@Sander *********

hopefully so as its your first request...those who have many better have a Plan B.

3 years ago

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James ********

Benjamin ******

@Sander *********

A 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19? Maybe, maybe not. My opinion is to apply for it after he applies for the 30 day extension of stay based on tourism within the proper time frame. If he gets it, great, if not, they'll just verbally reject his application

3 years ago

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Rick **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Awesome! Thank you!

3 years ago

Tod *********

There is no advantage going early (especially in pattaya) because Jomtien usually tells people to come and get their one 30 day extension when they have 10 days or so left on their current stamp.

3 years ago

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Tod *********

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