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What was the experience of extending a 30-day visa exemption at Udon Thani Immigration?

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Jackie ******

asked Aug 27, 2018

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ok, don't know if post mortems about visa things are done here, have seen people talk about their experiences, but i am fresh back from udon thani immigration not 20 minutes ago. US Passport, needing to get extension to 30 day visa exempt acquired at BKK from flight originating in Seam Reap, Cambodia. Went to immigration at 7:30am, not a big crowd at all and I was expecting said since it was a Monday. Had my Thai Wife with me. Were first in line to talk to immigration officer, young lady presiding. As it plays out, did not have to fill out anything, no TM.6 departure card or TM.7. Did not have to use passport photos or copy of data page in passport. I just signed about a half dozen papers presented to me, they made copies of passport, if any copies were made, and was charged 2000 baht, and on my way out. I know folks have said here dozens of times 1900 baht, but this is the second time i have paid 2000, and don't care. gladly paid the extra 100 for no hassle, no paperwork, no nothing except signatures, no problems. This is how it exactly played out for me. just the fyi from my very recent experience. it may not be this way for others. and i always take my wife with me when anything official has to be done. in fact, when almost anything has to be done here in thailand. i think it helps. jb

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A user shared their recent experience at Udon Thani Immigration, where they extended their 30-day visa exemption acquired from Bangkok after arriving from Cambodia. The process was straightforward, requiring no extensive paperwork or photos, just signatures. They paid 2000 baht, which was slightly above the typical fee of 1900 baht, but appreciated the convenience. The user noted that bringing their Thai wife helped in the process, although they believed they could have managed alone.

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Tod *********

thanx for the update. ALL extensions of stays are 1900baht no matter the length of time and no matter the immigration office you use.

I have always found that knowledge is power and the more you rely on other people to help you get thru something the less you're able to get thru it on your own IF that time ever comes.

You certainly could have managed a 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry on your own without your wife with you.

BUT good on you for getting it done.

I can't see any reason to keep the topic open though,

Thanx for the update. (y)

8 years ago

Robert ********

Congratulations :-)

8 years ago

Jackie ******

@Robert ***********

just joking, of course. she actually is very careful about spending, always telling me, too much, too much. but we men have to make them seem like they are robbing us blind. but i love her so i spoil her. just like all the cats i ever had. spoil them all rotten. "SIGH!!!!!"

8 years ago

Robert ********

555+, gratefully I'm blessed and have no such issues with my Thai wife <3!

8 years ago

Jackie ******

@Robert ***********

now, have to worry about wife spending me into the poor house. but thatz universal, so thailand is no different. lol jb as spock says, live long and prosper. as my wife says, spend more, and then spend more. similar, i guess. lol

8 years ago

Jackie ******

@Robert ***********

yep. sure do. ta, jb.

8 years ago

Robert ********

@Jackie *****

I've been here nearly 20 years and couldn't be happier, so I know you enjoy it as well :-) !

8 years ago

Jackie ******

@Robert ***********

is right. i am anxious until i see that stamp and am walking out the door. if there were some sort of regularity to all of this, which u guys do such a good job of explaining about it\that\whatever, is very helpful. but there is no certainty almost anywhere. you know this. some places require this, some don't, some places want to see money, some others don't and on and on and on. is thailand my thai friends tell me and farang who have been here awhile, tell me the same thing. just no continuity. this is good sometimes, and not so good at others. welcome to life. lol at least i am more relaxed today. another month in the LOS, so itz all good. thank you guys for all the good help you provide. i take it to heart and try to have everything i need, even if itz not asked for. just makes me feel better to have it. ta. shalom cheers aloha, jb

8 years ago

Robert ********

For some, visas are huge anxiety, glad you got yours taken care of!

8 years ago

Jackie ******

i didn't do anything, RAP. just sat there and tried to look pretty. other than that, nothing. so, maybe just lucky. whatever. i will take it. next, setv in ventiane. if that goes as easy as this, i will for sure know i am blessed. ta. jb.

8 years ago