Answered5 years ago

When should I visit immigration to extend my visa?

Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Non-O Visa Overstay Penalties

Hailey *********

asked Aug 4, 2021

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My visa extension expires on September 19th, which falls on a Sunday. Am I required to go to immigration before it expires (Friday the 17th) or can I go Monday, the 20th?

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You must visit immigration before your visa extension expires on September 19th. It's advisable to go on or before Friday, September 17th, to avoid overstaying and incurring fines.

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Danielle *******

Always go before or you'll be over staying and fined.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Danielle ******

Not true. If the due date is the date when the immigraton office is closed, and a person goes to the immigration office the next day, they will get a stamp saying "overstay fine waived"

5 years ago

Danielle *******

@Benjamin *****

It is true, I've been late due to a holiday and I had to pay a fine. No point in risking it. Always go early.

5 years ago

Hailey *********

@Danielle ******

thank you

5 years ago

James ********

Go BEFORE it expires.

What did you enter Thailand on?

Is this a tourist visa or visa exempt entry you are wanting to extend?

Or are you now on an extension of stay in Thailand?

Which Thai immigration office will you be using?

5 years ago

Hailey *********

@James *******

I’m on my first covid extension. Was previously on education visa. Chiang mai immigration. Is any of this relevant to when I should extend? Because you answered that in the first sentence.

5 years ago

James ********

@Hailey ********

GO during the final 30 days of your current permission to stay date of September 19th...NO need wait ! As you are now on COVID extension...will be added 60 days, if approved, will be added on to your current expiration date.

5 years ago

Hailey *********

@James *******

okay thank you for the clarification 🙂

5 years ago

James ********

@Hailey ********

Chiang Mai accepts extension applications up to 45 days before expiration date. But...I suggest going after August 19th...GO during the final 30 days of your current permission to stay date of September 19th...

5 years ago

Hailey *********

@James *******

I just went today to get the rest of my 60 days. I received my September 19th stamp today.

5 years ago

Hailey *********

@James *******

well I wouldn’t go now. It expires September 19th..

5 years ago