Answered2 years ago
When should I go to Chiang Mai immigration to extend my visa in Thailand?
Hello. I’m planning to extend for 1 more month in Thailand. When do I have to go to Chiang Mai immigration to extend? Just wondering because I saw a post somewhere that they don’t let you extend unless you only have 10 days left for your stay. Thank you.
Answer summary
The best time to apply for a 1-month visa extension in Chiang Mai is generally within the last 30 days of your current visa. While some immigration offices, like those in Jomtien and Samui, only allow extensions within the last week, Chiang Mai is noted for being more lenient. You can apply up to 30 days before your visa expires. It is advisable to visit the immigration office early in the morning, as the process may take a considerable amount of time.
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James **********
45 days left on the 60 exempt in CM
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OP@James *********
Thank you
Billy ******
Chiang Mai immigration are pretty lenient and will process quickly.
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Thank you!Celyn *********
Hi I'm Filipina as well. you can go to immigration for 30days visa extension and pay 1900baht. you can apply before your visa expires. I applied one month before ma expire yung current visa ko nun.
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OP@Celyn ********
Thank you. Are you currently in Chiang Mai?
Lynnette *******
It depends on immigration office and you didn't say which one.
Elena *********
@Lynnette ******
he did state on his post Chang MaiL**
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Chiang Mai😅Martyn ***********
Youve neglected to mention which immigration office you will be going too?
Elena *********
@Martyn **********
he did mention Chang Mai in his post.Martyn ***********
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Chiang Mai. I forgot to mention 🥹
Kraig *******
I went once the day my 60 days were up, a change of circumstances and they were very supportive. I was in Bangkok at the time and would suggest going very early in morning and expect it to take a whole day 😉
Graham ******
@Kraig ******
not in Chiang MaiKraig *******
@Graham *****
that's why I stated Bangkok 😉But i have also extended in Krabi the day before expiry no issue.
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Thank you!
Jan ******************
Most immigration allows extension within the last 30 days. Some, Jomtien and Samui, only allow extensions within the last week.
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OP@Jan *****************
Thank you!
Jared **********
It can be one week, two weeks, 30 days, just depends where you go 🤷♂️
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OP@Jared *********
Thank you!Activity
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