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Why was I unable to get a visa extension in Phetchaburi, and what should I do next?

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Dec 13, 2018
6 years ago
Christopher *********
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I was unable to get an extension of stay at Phetchaburi immigration because my hotel said they only issue [whatever that address proof is called!] to people staying one week or longer. Is this normal in Thailand? Is there an immigration office where it's easier? I'm Canadian on a 30 day visa exemption, expiring Dec 23. PS I've used up my two visa exempt land entries for 2018. I'm hesitant to fly out and back in after hearing about people getting refused.
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The user experienced difficulties obtaining a visa extension at the Phetchaburi immigration office due to hotel regulations regarding proof of address. Other users shared their experiences, suggesting that some hotels incorrectly refuse to provide address proof and that immigration offices in Bangkok or Jomtien may be more lenient. Instructions were offered for filing a TM.30 either through the hotel or by the individual online, as well as advice to obtain proof of address for the extension process.
Aaron ******
done many extensions never needed a tm30 ....
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James ********
@Aaron *****
 times are changing. Be prepared.
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Christopher *********
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I bullied and cajoled my innkeeper into giving me this. What do you think, will that pass muster?
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Christopher *********
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She told me she does it once a week only. There you have it guys, I don't have a gun or a whip, if she won't do it then she won't.
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Robert *******
If the old woman can do it on-line, than a print screen of the application.
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Robert *******
Or ask the old woman a copy of her ID card front and back and a copy of her blue housebook, let her sign both documents, go to Immigration ask for the TM30 form, register your address and than apply for the Extension of Stay.
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Christopher *********
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They do the registration online right? So what do I get to take with me to immigration?
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Christopher *********
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But Robert, what should I demand from her? That form? Or what?
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Robert *******
Find a hotel, that is willing to register you at Immigration as every hotel should do.
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Christopher *********
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OK but I'm here in an old wooden mahogany hotel with an old woman manning the place.
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@Christopher ********
 This is the receipt from Immigration that you get when your address is registrated with the TM30 form as mentioned by others before
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Christopher *********
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How and where would I get that? Is that something a hotel would issue me? What do I actually take them?
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Robert *******
The Immigration office is, what I think. looking for this piece of paper with your address registered in their system and stamped by them. But I wish you luck with a 1 night stay receipt from a hotel.
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Hannah ****
My brother recently did his extension without any proof of address
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Hannah ****
Phuket town. I work here and only 2 people i know have been recently asked for it so I guess it’s pot luck!
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Richard ********
Interesting. Phuket Town or Patong?
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Hannah ****
Sorry this was in Phuket
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Christopher *********
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I'll try Bangkok next week.
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Christopher *********
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Sage advice Tod
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Tod *********
Or slog back to Bangkok and get your extension, they don't require a TM.30 for any extension of stay.

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slog on over to Jomtien and check into a hotel there to get your extension, they let you use the receipt of the hotel and a business card so you can get your extension.
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Tod *********
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, obviously that's NOT the ONLY hotel in Nakhon Nowhere Phetchaburi :O Go check in to another hotel, have them register you in the online TM.30 system, take a screen shot of it, go get your extension. :O
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Ron *******
Bare in mind that SOME immigration offices require a hotel receipt for your stay.
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Christopher *********
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Jesus why me
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James ********
The hotel is WRONG. Probably not wanting to due to other reasons...like paying taxes...duly licensed... ??? Hmmm.
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Christopher *********
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And tell this dummy please (me) where I file for the TM30?
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Tod *********
You file it at the immigration office

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The place you stay files it online here

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Christopher *********
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Our comments crossed. So if I do a TM30 filing on my own, what do they accept as a receipt if it's online?
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Tod *********
a screen shot or a print out of it
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Tod *********
Have them watch this video

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Christopher *********
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It was an online booking.
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Christopher *********
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Good to know Tod. Now how do I make an old Thai hotelier understand that?
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Tod *********
Take the receipt of your hotel and try to file a TM.30 on your own.
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Tod *********
Your hotel should file a TM.30 on you online even if you only stay there overnight.
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