COVID Extensions in Chiang RAI:

What is the procedure and the gotchas of COVID extensions in Chiang Rai? Specifically, do they apply that “under consideration” nonsense like in Chiang Mai, i.e. where they would waste ones valuable passport pages and time by stamping in a under consideration stamp first, and make you come back about 14 days later for another stamp of the remaining days? And is it busy these days? Else, where in the area / neighboring cities can COVID extensions be done smoothly and directly? Thanks.

Hi folks, I live in Chiang Rai, and I want to extend my retirement on my Non-O visa. Can I do this in Mae Sai as well as in Chiang Rai?

TIA!

Went to Chiang Rai IO this morning for clarification on Embassy Income letter for extension of visa based on

Marriage and was told - no more Embassy income letters accepted only 400000 baht in bank for 2 months. When I query it they replied new policy. It's obvious from other posts on Thai visa that IO's left hand does not know what it's right hand is doing, as income letters are still acceptable in some IO offices. Wish Thai IO would clarify.

Online 90 Day Report - Chiang Rai Immigration Office.

I have a Thai marriage visa "1-Year Extension of Stay Based on Marriage". Earlier this year I traveled out of Thailand and returned (using my Re-Entry Permit) and "Checked In" at my local police station because I live in a rural area. I did my first 90 day report in person ( because you have to report in person the first time) at the Chiang Rai Immigration Office with no issues. :)

I have just completed my first 'Online 90 Day Report"! It was simple and I received approval less than 48 hours later. I then was able to print out the exact "Receipt of Notification" (that includes the next reporting date) that the local office usually staple in my passport.

This was a painless exercise, saving me a trip and some time to the Chiang Rai Office.

I hope this info is helpful to those of you who don't like waiting. :)

Info Sharing: TM 30 online - Private property

Chiang rai immigration office advised that we can actually do it online for the TM 30 reporting, even though we are not hotel/guesthouse owners.

My wife (Thai house owner) actually done a registration on the website and I have made some screenshots, plus some labeling. Best to get a Thai (or if you can read Thai) do the registration as the "Fill-In" boxes are in Thai language.

An email with username + password will be sent to the registered email address about 2-3 working days, upon successful registration (we do not need to send any hard/soft copy of documents to the immigration office). First login, and you will be prompted to change to a new password. Once in the portal, you can click on the first subject on the left (as per the picture). As per the CNR office's advice, there will be no hardcopy receipt of a successful reporting. Users are encouraged to screenshot the successful reporting online and keep as proof of reporting.

Note: I have not done the acutal online reporting yet as I have done mine physically at the office when I entered the country. Will post the outcome next week when I can do a "live" run of the reporting.