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What is the process for extending a visa in Thailand and do I need an appointment?

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Dec 8, 2020
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Simon *******
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Just finished with my visa extension.

Was straight forward for me, I went upstairs and they gave me a card with a queue number (two cards, with the same numbers).

I waiting for about 30-45 minutes and then they start to call out the numbers. They take your passport and one card and then I waited for another 30 minutes, they then changed us to another room and returned with the passports and started calling out the numbers again.

Very straight forward process.

Do make sure you have proof of your appointment by email, as they are checking and may not let you enter without it.
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The user shares their straightforward experience of extending their visa in Thailand, detailing the step-by-step process they encountered at the immigration office. They emphasize the importance of having proof of appointment, especially in Bangkok, where appointments are generally required to avoid being turned away. Comments from others provide additional insights on visa duration, appointment necessity, and required documents, including experiences of varying outcomes depending on the immigration officer.
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Nicolas **********
Did u need any certificate from your embassy ? Wich document did u provide ? Did u need the Covid Affidavit ?

Thanks
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Nicolas **********
ok thanks to u
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Simon *******
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@Nicolas *********
 on the first visit there I did but my embassy stops giving them out so I had to take a picture for proof and then they made me have to print this picture out and sign it. But on my last trip, after I already did all the paperwork stuff, I just went with my passport
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Todd *********
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 here is one with Nov 24 under consideration, but still Jan 29 expiry 🤷‍♂️
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Ben *********
@Todd ********
 I also just came from CW, and was stamped to 29 January. They made up for the days I lost by going early last time. Nice surprise
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Todd *********
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 that’s great! Exactly how it should be
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Simon *******
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This was when I entered and I got an extension just before they started extending them themselves
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Simon *******
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This is my stamp from before
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Todd *********
@Simon ******
 to me, this is what they should all look like. That's great
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@To**
 (you are correct and that's actually 66 days) but that only shows there is no rhyme or reason to how they're doing it :( and I'd like to see the stamp on the previous page to see when it actually expired. It was probably a Nov 30 stamp and they applied for this extension on the 24th which would mean they did start the extension when the other one ended. :(
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 agreed. Just comparing this to other ones posted that are not doing the same. As you say, no rhyme or reason. And agree, was likely just going in early to extend a nov 30 stamp. Which would help alleviate congestion every 60 days
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Ben *********
CW or MTT?
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@Ben ********
 MTT is the one that's hard core about people having appointments SO if that's the office you're using make an appointment
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Is it required to use the appointment system in Bangkok or can you arrive without an appointment and join the queue?
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Simon *******
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I would go with the appointment as I have seen then turn people away a few times. The first time I got away with it but today the ones at the door weren't playing about
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Benjamin ******
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 Our advice is if you can make an appointment, make an appointment. They have been turning people away.
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Igor ********
When you arrive do you go straight upstairs and not stop at tent outside?
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Simon *******
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, the tent wasn't in use today, it was in the other building close by. They will ask you for your email appointment at the door and then you go upstairs.
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Adam ***
We were made to wait outside yesterday, long line. Not just for counter K
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Tung *******
Lucky you.

This is very much dependent on the officer actually. Your last stamp was 24Nov... some would give you to 23Jan (as she explained to me yesterday) But you got to end Jan. Not bad.
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Benjamin ******
Thanks for the update. Remember the "appointment" is for Bangkok only! The address to make an appointment is

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