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Which immigration office in southern Thailand offers immediate 30-day extensions after a 45-day exemption?

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Hi All,

I need a new UK passport, which may take more than 6 weeks.

Does anyone know which immigration (preferably in the south of Thailand) lets you do the 30 day extension immediately after arriving on a 45 day exemption?

Samui immigration says you need to wait 2 weeks before you can extend.

Thanks in advance for any info. 🙏🙏

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The inquiry pertains to obtaining a 30-day visa extension immediately after entering Thailand on a 45-day exemption, particularly in southern Thailand. The responses indicate that only Phuket appears to offer this service, while other locations, like Samui and Pattaya, have stricter rules requiring a longer wait before extending.

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Thanks all. So just looking like Phuket in the south

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Stuart *********

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Phuket allows for 45 days prior.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

I can’t imagine any immigration office will do that .. I had a friend here ( Pattaya ) went 16 days before the end date of he’s 45 days , and was told to come back nearer the date 🤷🏽

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Brandon ************

It's generally only the large tourist areas. So in the south it's just Phuket.

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