Bit of a nightmare at Immigration yesterday. Which office should I use?

[WineOh]

So, i have recently moved to Nonthaburi from the big smog but thought it would still be ok to do my visa at CW.

 

so went there yesterday fully prepared, waited 8 hours for document check, all fine.

 

waited another 20 mins to see the IO who then tells me I have to go to the Nonthaburi immi office to renew my visa.

now, over the years I have heard some horror stories about this particular office and was wondering is it an absolute must that I go there? Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Can I go to the Nakhon Pathom office or not? Where would be the best place for me to go and renew my visa? 

 

thank you in advance. 

[DrJack54]

So your obtaining a 12 month extension based on retirement? Marriage? 

Using what method. Income or money in bank?

Reason I ask is that if it's retirement using money in bank then it's simple and pretty much bullet proof regardless of where you apply.

[WineOh]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

So your obtaining a 12 month extension based on retirement? Marriage? 

Using what method. Income or money in bank?

Reason I ask is that if it's retirement using money in bank then it's simple and pretty much bullet proof regardless of where you apply.

It will be an extension based on marriage using money in the bank. 
 

this will be my 3rd extension in succession on my current visa. 

[ubonjoe]

You will have the use the Nonthaburi immigration. There is not way to get around it by using a different office other than moving.

Mixed reports about that office but it seems to of improved since some of the worst ones.

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said:

It will be an extension based on marriage using money in the bank. 
 

this will be my 3rd extension in succession on my current visa. 

This is a thread with check list albeit Jomtien.

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1154642-what-is-the-list-of-requirements-for-non-o-extension-based-on-marriage-1-year-at-jomtien-immigrationmarch-20-2020/

[WineOh]

Just now, ubonjoe said:

You will have the use the Nonthaburi immigration. There is not way to get around it by using a different office other than moving.

Mixed reports about that office but it seems to of improved since some of the worst ones.

Thank you, ubonjoe.

 

then that is what i shall do

[WineOh]

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

You will have the use the Nonthaburi immigration. There is not way to get around it by using a different office other than moving.

Mixed reports about that office but it seems to of improved since some of the worst ones.

Are the requirements the same at Nontaburi office as they are at CW?

 

do they need more documents/pictures?

[ubonjoe]

12 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said:

Are the requirements the same at Nontaburi office as they are at CW?

 

Not sure but I think they are about the same.

[Fat George]

I was also there yesterday, Liverpoolfan. It was indeed a nightmare. I was there all day too, like you. One of the worst ever experiences I've had in this country. Good luck with your continuing efforts at a different office. 

[WineOh]

56 minutes ago, Fat George said:

I was also there yesterday, Liverpoolfan. It was indeed a nightmare. I was there all day too, like you. One of the worst ever experiences I've had in this country. Good luck with your continuing efforts at a different office. 

Thanks, George.

 

best of luck to you too! ????

[Bvor]

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure but I think they are about the same.

"not sure" so true

inconsistent treatment of requirements and disposition of TIT operative on duty during your visit to any IO makes for lucky dip experience 

[greenmonkey]

Hi OP! Immigration are correct in sending you to Nonthaburi. The exact same thing happened to me about 5 or 6 years ago when I turned up to Chaengwattana one day, and I have been doing all my visa stuff at Nonthaburi since then. I have to say I much prefer Nonthaburi over Chaeng. For a start it is a much smaller office with much fewer people attending and much smaller quesue's / waiting times. The only issue I have ever had is being asked for extra paperwork/extra photos/copies whilst attending my yearly visa extension (so go fully prepared). Other than that its a doddle compared with Chaeng!

 

One word of warning, use a gps to get there as it can be hard to find unless you know where it is.

[Irishrogue]

11 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So your obtaining a 12 month extension based on retirement? Marriage? 

Using what method. Income or money in bank?

Reason I ask is that if it's retirement using money in bank then it's simple and pretty much bullet proof regardless of where you apply.

 

11 hours ago, Liverpoolfan said:

So, i have recently moved to Nonthaburi from the big smog but thought it would still be ok to do my visa at CW.

 

so went there yesterday fully prepared, waited 8 hours for document check, all fine.

 

waited another 20 mins to see the IO who then tells me I have to go to the Nonthaburi immi office to renew my visa.

now, over the years I have heard some horror stories about this particular office and was wondering is it an absolute must that I go there? Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Can I go to the Nakhon Pathom office or not? Where would be the best place for me to go and renew my visa? 

 

thank you in advance. 

I have been using Nontaburi Immigration for years and to date have never had a problem I am currently on a Retirement visa with funds deposited in a Thai bank. Prior to that I had a WP and proceeded accordingly. I have heard the stories and yes some of the staff were moved but in my case there has never been any problems and or issues. Many times on 90 day reporting I have been in and out within minutes.