What was the experience at Chonburi Immigration for changing a visa from retirement to marriage?

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Jan 24, 2022

3 years ago

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Went to Chonburi Immigration at 6:45 this morning. The entire yard was full when I got there and by 8A.M., the line extended down the street heading to the beach.  I’m guessing at this point some folks might consider just jumping in.  Around 9:30 I was let in but then the final visit only took a few minutes (changing from retirement to marriage).  After 3 hours I left tired but elated.

Best of luck to all.

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The post recounts a visit to Chonburi Immigration early in the morning, highlighting the long lines due to the busy immigration office situation, particularly with the deadline for the Extension of Stay due to COVID-19 approaching. The author shares their experience of switching from a retirement visa to a marriage visa, noting the lengthy process and preparation required, but ultimately feeling relieved and satisfied after completing the change.

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Benjamin ******

This is turning into a spillover post about the COVID-19 Extension. I’m closing comments. Please wait for more information

3 years ago

Peter **********

Always a good feeling when you get the annual stamp and can forget all the farting around for another year.

3 years ago

Neil **********

It must be the end of covoid extensions, and borders opening if nothing announced

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Neil *********

Just Announced that it is extended until.

3 years ago

Neil **********

@Michael *******

that's good news

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Go in the afternoons, and avoid Mondays and Fridays, Oh and Expiry of COVID Extension programs. :)

3 years ago

Marguyvin **********

@Michael *******

Those who waited half a day will be disappointed to find that at the last minute...AGAIN...it has been extended. LOL

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Jannie ********

So you can change from retirement to marriage extension of stay

3 years ago

Barry ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes but I did it late in the visa. It’s a pain to do paperwork, photos of the couple in every room of the house, copies of the marriage certificate, a visit from the authorities, etc, Sill it frees up 400,000 Baht.

3 years ago

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Barry ************

Scott *******

So much for social distancing, it's a crazy situation

3 years ago

Barry ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Absolutely. Those line got tighter by the time the doors opened.

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Barry ************

Robert *******

Thanks for the information, it is busy at every Immigration Office today and it will be tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last day for the Extension of Stay based on unable to travel and without a new announcement everybody tries to stay another 60 days in the land of smiles.

3 years ago

Barry ************

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Thanks for your comment. The best part was when I asked at immigration should I show up on Friday the 21st or Monday the 24th. She said Monday would be much better. OMG what was Friday like then?

3 years ago

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Barry ************

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