When can I apply for a visa extension in Chonburi Pattaya after a 30-day visa exempt entry?

May 31, 2023
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Jey *********
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For Chonburi Pattaya Immigration, for a visa exempt entry of 30 days, start when I can already ask the extension after my entry ? I don't want to waste time & asap the extension.. to avoid any stress headaches.

What documents should I provide, I'll stay in a hotel in Pattaya

What time I should arrive at the Immigration ? Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
In Chonburi (Pattaya), you can apply for a visa extension only during the last week of your existing 30-day visa exempt entry. It's important to wait until this time to avoid wasting your time at the immigration office. You will need to provide a TM30 receipt from your hotel when applying for the extension. Additionally, it's suggested to arrive early at the immigration office, possibly during the week prior to your stamped ending date to ensure your application is processed smoothly.
James ********
I believe that the OP has the correct answer to the question.

Jomtien Immigration office will accept extension applications during the week PRIOR to your current STAMPED ENDING date

Thanks All for your helpful replies.

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Brandon ************
Chonburi only allows you to apply for your extension when you're in the last week of your existing stamp. If you go any earlier than that you'll be wasting a lot of time as they'll send you away.
Ellie *******
Tourism extension is always added (top-up) to your current visa-exempt or tourist visa entry. You don't waste any day when you apply for it a few days in advance. But that immigration office accepts tourism extension applications only within the last week of your stay.

You can book your appointment online from here.

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Get a TM30 receipt from your hotel.

This is not specific to Pattaya but is general information for tourism extension applications.
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