Popular Post webfact Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Daily News Thai Caption: Get your visa in 3 minutes Thailand's Immigration Bureau has unveiled plans for an ambitious new online visa extension project. Expats will be able to extend their visas within just three minutes slashing waiting times. RTP national chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat said that the e-Extension would enhance visa services as extension requests can be lodged online. The new service encompasses the whole process including fee payment via a dedicated website, Thaiextension.vfsevisa.com. Damrongsak claimed that the new process will reduce application process times from one hour to three minutes. The e-Extension comes after former Royal Thai Poliuce chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk moved to modernize systems for the benefit of the public, reported Daily News yesterday. A pilot project will run for expats living and working in Bangkok according to 12 reasons. However, they must still show up in person to verify their identity and get a visa sticker at the main IB office at the Government complex on Chaeng Wattana Road. Plans are in the pipeline to expand the service to all IB offices nationwide in the future. The 12 reasons/areas are for: 1. Tourism purposes. 2. Teachers at public schools 3. Studying at public schools 4. Working in government agencies 5. For original Thai people 6. Resident families 7. Mass media 8. Teaching and research in government agencies 9. Installing and repairing machinery 10. Medical experts. 11. Vehicle operators 12. Embassy requests. There are currently 200,000 requests under those 12 criteria annually and that is only going up especially in Bangkok. Applications can be made via phone or computer. According to Daily News the system has been in place since October 10th and has received rave reviews. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 3 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Someone needs to tell these Immigration guys their stopwatch is screwed up…. …. these are the same clowns who told they are processing passengers at at rate of 45 second per arrival. 2 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 For original Thai people ??? they need an e extension? 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, webfact said: However, they must still show up in person to verify their identity and get a visa sticker at the main IB office at the Government complex on Chaeng Wattana Road. so… a lot longer than 3 mins then.., 17 5 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lopburi3 Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: For original Thai people ??? they need an e extension? If they arrive on a foreign passport they do. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, webfact said: However, they must still show up in person to verify their identity and get a visa sticker at the main IB office at the Government complex on Chaeng Wattana Road. Thailand loves technology!! Hates Intelligence!!! 3 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 https://thaiextension.vfsevisa.com/information 1 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MickTurator Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 So an extension based on retirement is not covered with this new online service. 10 4 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, MickTurator said: So an extension based on retirement is not covered with this new online service. No. Although "resident families" is rather ambiguous. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redsongthaew Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 So the OP states there are 200,000 of these types of visa issued per year in Bangkok. Each applicant must pay 500 baht. That is 100 million baht per year income for VFS for providing an online only service.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, redsongthaew said: So the OP states there are 200,000 of these types of visa issued per year in Bangkok. Each applicant must pay 500 baht. That is 100 million baht per year incone for VFS for providing an online only service.. Thats it in a nutshell 100m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: No. Although "resident families" is rather ambiguous. I think that is extensions for family members of a person that has permanent residency. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post In the jungle Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 If decisions are made within three minutes why are there fees for "express service" and "super urgent service"? 8 4 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotandsticky Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, MickTurator said: So an extension based on retirement is not covered with this new online service. Nor marriage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MadMuhammad Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, In the jungle said: If decisions are made within three minutes why are there fees for "express service" and "super urgent service"? You tink too mutt mistah 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeCross Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, In the jungle said: If decisions are made within three minutes why are there fees for "express service" and "super urgent service"? express service 2 minutes super urgent 1 minute.. 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluebluewater Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Yeah sure. Anyone think they have the IT people who can put this together anytime soon? The 90 day report took years and I'm not sure it is working on a regular basis even now. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) OMG and than with the knwledge of the 90 days extension and fines if things go wrong, now a new program with what kind of not working modules in it?? Better go to the office everything will fine. We have read that 90 days reports online not always are known at local immigration offices sometimes.. Extensions with mistakes could give severe trouble Edited November 9, 2022 by ikke1959 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Another great opportunity for Thaivisa whingers to rant and speculate negatively about something that is a positive improvement. Go for it, fill yer boots! Edited November 9, 2022 by Liverpool Lou 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SantikamSpinner Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: I think that is extensions for family members of a person that has permanent residency. Agree. There is no mention of the financial requirement (B400K), or of home visits or several other things that make the annual extension process so much fun. Mind, I would hesitate anyway before giving VFS (of all people) details of my bank......... Glad I am not in BKK and have just done a year's worth - can sit back and watch this pan out! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: However, they must still show up in person to verify their identity and get a visa sticker So still face a three hour round trip dodging the worst drivers in the world.......not much gained there then. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, blackcab said: https://thaiextension.vfsevisa.com/information So the previous 1,900 paid for the visa and service at immigration, but you will now have to pay for that plus an additional 500 to use the website and still have to visit immigration? I'm not entirely convinced that this is actually for the benefit of customers using immigration services. It sounds more like it's going to make things easier for immigration officers and increase their income. 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MickTurator said: So an extension based on retirement is not covered with this new online service. I'm guessing it will equally apply to those married to Thais on a NON-Imm visa and extensions since they are only in the country for visiting their families. Edited November 9, 2022 by userabcd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, SantikamSpinner said: There is no mention of the financial requirement (B400K), or of home visits or several other things that make the annual extension process so much fun. That's because those extensions aren't included! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, SantikamSpinner said: Agree. There is no mention of the financial requirement (B400K), or of home visits or several other things that make the annual extension process so much fun. Mind, I would hesitate anyway before giving VFS (of all people) details of my bank......... Glad I am not in BKK and have just done a year's worth - can sit back and watch this pan out! VFS are certainly expanding their services! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, userabcd said: 1 hour ago, MickTurator said: So an extension based on retirement is not covered with this new online service. I'm guessing it will equally apply to those married to Thais on a NON-Imm visa and extensions. Those extensions are specifically not mentioned or did you mean that they will equally not apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: something that is a positive improvement And another chance for the crazies to loudly proclaim "This is unquestionably a good thing! My opinion is fact, and anyone who points out anything negative about it in any way is actually proving they are wrong (and a racist Thai-basher to boot)!". ???? 4 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just now, BangkokReady said: 29 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: something that is a positive improvement And another chance for the crazies to loudly proclaim "This is unquestionably a good thing! My opinion is fact, and anyone who points out anything negative about it in any way is actually proving they are wrong (and a racist Thai-basher to boot)!". ???? If you're suggesting that I have ever posted that, then that says a lot about you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post userabcd Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: So the previous 1,900 paid for the visa and service at immigration, but you will now have to pay for that plus an additional 500 to use the website and still have to visit immigration? I'm not entirely convinced that this is actually for the benefit of customers using immigration services. It sounds more like it's going to make things easier for immigration officers and increase their income. Thats what govt is all about, to extract increasingly more money from everyone for any and all services and increasing bureaucracy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: If you're suggesting that I have ever posted that, then that says a lot about you. It's hyperbole and not directed specifically at you. Obviously I am not suggesting that you have ever posted that. Edited November 9, 2022 by BangkokReady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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