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Why is there such a crowd at MTT today compared to two weeks ago?

Thailand Visa MTT Overcrowding Immigration Visa Appointments 90-Day Reporting Visa Extension

Nov 25, 2020

4 years ago

Craig *********

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FYI: MTT is absolutely packed today, compared with the ghost town it was just 2 weeks ago. Make an appointment if you can.

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The MTT (Migration and Transportation Terminal) is currently experiencing a high volume of visitors, unlike it was two weeks ago. Many expats are trying to renew their visas or complete their 90-day reporting due to impending deadlines. Several comments suggest that the rush is partly due to procrastination and the expiration of grace periods for certain visa stamps. Individuals are recommending scheduling an appointment to avoid long waiting times, which can exceed two hours without one.

Igor ********

Really? I was done in an hour. Had appointment.

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Keef ********

when? today?

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Igor ********

yes got to first queue at 945am

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Saffy *************

Because most ppl got permission to stay until 30 Nov - if you go too early you get sent away.....

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Keef ********

Not sure why they set it up for massive crowds this time, I was sent away just over a week ago, and now, no appointments available (just checked) and it's gonna be anarchy.

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Padma's ******

just turn up.....what can we do? Thought they were trying to avoid the overcrowding!

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Keef ********

lol, I know, exactly 555

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Padma's ******

Im going Friday morning too. I was turned away last week and told to come back closer to the end of the month. I did ask whether it would be too crowded and she said no! 🤣

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Alan *******

Why so? Has there been a rush of people trying to renew visas to stay in Thailand and if so, why now?

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Monti ********

Because they procrastinate to the last second. 😂

Also, I think some people went early and were told to come back when a week from expiration of current stay.

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Paul *******

No its because most under consideration stamps or 60 day extensions finish today.

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Alan *******

aha thanks

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Amaël ******

I was there yesterday for a 90-day report, so overcrowded that staff forgot about online appointments.

I did manage eventually to go through with my appointment, waited about 45 minutes. Without one, queue was probably 2+ hours.

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Tod *********

Here's the link for the appointment program

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Tod *********

you want this choice if you came in on a 60 day tourist visa entry back before the lock down;

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Keef ********

nothing for TR60 available thru 30th... :-(

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Tod *********

looks like you show up and wait it out :/

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Tod *********

you want this choice if you came in on a 30 day visa exempt entry back before the lock down;

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James ********

Thank you 😊

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