alex88 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I wanted to send an agent to the immigration office to get me a visa extension but she said there are new rules and that I need to go with her, and that we now need to make appointments to get in. Last time I went to Udon immigration I was able to walk in at my leisure. Are there new rules there now about making appointments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 what's the point of the agent then? unless they are passing on a bribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Why do you need an agent? Do it yourself and save money and be legal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex88 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, clivebaxter said: what's the point of the agent then? unless they are passing on a bribe That's what I thought. The whole point was so I wouldn't have to go in and sit and wait. If I have to go with her then I may as well not use an agent. But my question was about making appointments. Do we need to make appointments now to go into immigration? Edited October 18, 2021 by alex88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I never unerstood why one should need an agent if he fulfilles the requirements. Even less if you have to go with him. Better burn the money, that's faster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex88 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said: I never unerstood why one should need an agent if he fulfilles the requirements. Even less if you have to go with him. Better burn the money, that's faster. Well it makes perfect sense when you don't have time to go to the immigration office. But pointless if you have to go anyway. So can ahybody confirm whether or not Udon Thani now has an appointment only rule? Can we not just walk in anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 56 minutes ago, alex88 said: That's what I thought. The whole point was so I wouldn't have to go in and sit and wait. If I have to go with her then I may as well not use an agent. But my question was about making appointments. Do we need to make appointments now to go into immigration? Have a look on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex88 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, clivebaxter said: Have a look on their website There's nothing on their website. Useless as usual for these websites. The link on the Thai immigration website leads to a dead end for Udon. I checked their Facebook page and it mentions nothing. But that's meaningless since Thailand always makes rules that they don't inform anybody of. So that's why I was hoping somebody could speak from recent experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10012001 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said: I never unerstood why one should need an agent if he fulfilles the requirements. Even less if you have to go with him. Better burn the money, that's faster. Sometimes a good Thai English speaker/translater can be worth a lot to sort out minor miscommunations, minor omissions, alternate but equivalent things the officer wanted, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, alex88 said: Well it makes perfect sense when you don't have time to go to the immigration office. But pointless if you have to go anyway. So can ahybody confirm whether or not Udon Thani now has an appointment only rule? Can we not just walk in anymore? If you go by yourself, you will wait in line like everyone else. If you accompany your agent who has made an appointment, you will jump any queues. Since you are the only one here who knows what your agent charges, it is up to you if you think it's worth it or not. If your agent isn't charging any extra for your pleasant company, what's the problem? Your agent knows why you now have to attend in person and so do most other people, with or without an agent, who have been dealing with Udon immigration for the best part of the past year. It's simply the enforcement of the law that's printed on every single extension application you've been signing 'blind'. Edited October 18, 2021 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Lite Beer said: Why do you need an agent? Do it yourself and save money and be legal. Agents are legal and cut through red tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I always go with my agent and we make an appointment so we dont wait in a queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I did 90 day check in Sept. 28 and nothing said about an appointment. Perhaps an appointment is needed for extension... Please post outcome... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 hours ago, DJ54 said: I did 90 day check in Sept. 28 and nothing said about an appointment. Perhaps an appointment is needed for extension... Please post outcome... Thanks The key here is the 90-day report does not need your picture taken. All the official forms required for enabling and getting an extension state that they must be filed in person. They have ALWAYS required this but now it is being enforced. Taking a picture of the applicant is also now mandatory so one needs to attend in person. More offices are also using an online form where the digital picture they take is embedded in it. Let the agent do the talking and you'll be in and out in 5 minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, NanLaew said: Taking a picture of the applicant is also now mandatory so one needs to attend in person. Good point. Khon Kaen same same. Never any appointment needed there for me and others. Last extension in at 9:30h (dead empty), out 10:05h with new stamp. Unfortunately I have no contacts in Udon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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