I just renewed my passport and went to Chiang Mai Immigration to do a visa transfer. The immigration officer advised that I don’t need to do it—instead, I just need to leave the country when it is time, return, and present both passports on arrival. Immigration will then stamp my new passport.

I was also advised to email the DTV issuing authority in Hanoi to update my new passport number in my current(DTV).

Has anyone had a similar experience recently? I’ve heard different procedures in the past, so would really appreciate hearing how it worked for others—especially as on-the-ground policies seem to be evolving.

Thank you!

I have a question about the annual extension of stay for my Non-O marriage visa at Chiang Mai Immigration. For the past two years, I've submitted my application around November 11th (TM.7 form, financials, marriage docs, etc.), received the "under consideration" stamp valid for about 30 days, and then returned in January (9ish) for the final one-year approval stamp. Each time, they asked about upcoming travel plans, and I said no vacation planned.

This year, I need to travel to Canada from December 23rd to January 23rd to visit family. Is it possible to leave during the "under consideration" period if I obtain a re-entry permit beforehand? What happens when they want me to report in person if I am away on that date, do I go in as soon as I am back in Chiang Mai?

Has anyone successfully done this recently at Chiang Mai Immigration Office? Any advice or experiences appreciated—thanks so much!

Today I went to Chiang Mai Immigration intending to extend my Non-O visa based on a Thai Wife. I arrived at 08:15 and got queue number C-17. They opened at 08:30. At 09:30, after processing queue number C-10, they announced they were already full for today but we could still have our paperwork checked today, for review at a later date. When my number was called the IO said my paperwork was well prepared but I had used an out of date form STM.2 which I got from their website (the current form is in the photo). The only other issue was that some of our signatures were too low on the paper and we need to sign again higher on the paper. I was told to come back on April 17, after Songkran as my current visa expires on April 28.

Do I need to transfer the DTV visa entry stamp to a new passport after renewal?

I entered Thailand on a 60 tourist visa and looking to extend for the additional 30 days. How many days do you have to have left on your current visa before the immigration in Chiang Mai will let you extend.

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Should I got to the walk- thru at the airport or to the immigration office in Central Chiang Mai mall. Which ome will be easier/more efficient?

UPDATE: I went the immigration near the airport. I was first in queue at 8.10am, waiting 20 mins for it to open and then was done within a few minutes. Very quick and efficient

Hi, I've got an E-VISA Non -Immigrant 0 UK PASSPORT, Got Stamped in for 90 Days, Want to extend for 30 Days, what documents do i need to take to Immigration ? Chiang Mai, or can you Apply on line ? Thanks

I’m wondering how early can I apply for an extension on my regular 60 day visa

Has anyone applied for their first 12-month non-O retirement visa extension in Chiang Mai recently?

Should the 800,000 THB be in your account for two full calendar months or 60 days?

I know I'm being lazy by not searching for the answers but bureaucracy seems to change by the minute here, so as you guys have the knowledge & experience here's my question

I'm here in Chiang Mai on a 90 day Non O retirement visa, been here since 1st December, I have the requisite 800K sitting in the bank for way over 6 months. I'll be looking for the multi entry extension. Can this be done online or do I need to go to a government office

When can I apply for the one year extension here in CM, is it 45 or 60 days after entry, can you confirm the documents I require are:

1- bank statement showing the money has been deposited for the desired period of time

2- Residence certificate

3- Passport with the required stamps

4- TM30

5- 3800 Bht payment fee (for multi entry)

6- TM7 application form

Have I missed something?