webcrawler00 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just a quick question: Do we these days need to register online before for we head out to renew our one-year visa in Bangkok, or can we just turn up at the immigration office? If getting a queue number online is available, kindly give me the website URL. Thanks. Also, how long before visa expires can we renew? Is it 45 days? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Appointments are not mandatory. But reports state it works good and having one can save a lot of time. Appointment page. https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted February 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2023 54 minutes ago, webcrawler00 said: Also, how long before visa expires can we renew? Is it 45 days? 45 days at CW. Best to make an appointment. Works a treat. Make sure to print out hard copy of your appointment. Attend L32 desk min 15 mins early as you are often seen ahead of appointment time. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 No appointments available at Laksi until March 7, anybody know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted February 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2023 36 minutes ago, Dazzler said: No appointments available at Laksi until March 7, anybody know why? Possibly because visa exempt entry very popular now with the 45 days and many folk seeking 30 day extensions which are done at Laksi 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 23 hours ago, webcrawler00 said: Do we these days need to register online before for we head out to renew our one-year visa in Bangkok, or can we just turn up at the immigration office? Keep in mind it may be necessary to do this some days in advance. Earliest available slot currently is 23rd February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapraIbex Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Any news on appointments for retirement extension at Jomtien or is jumping the queue still acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 hours ago, lamyai3 said: Keep in mind it may be necessary to do this some days in advance. Earliest available slot currently is 23rd February. And a lot of appts are very early or very late in day. Wouldn't want to be stuck in CW traffic at either time! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 What is the best day for an appointment in mid-April? I would like to renew my extension soon after April 15th when I am finished filing my taxes online. I will require the transfer of my stamps to a new passport at the same time. I generally go just after the lunch hour. Any advice will be appreciated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthe Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, DogNo1 said: What is the best day for an appointment in mid-April? Why don't you check on the link posted above. You want somebody to check for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick turpin Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Note that online booking available at Korat, but do you still have to run the gauntlet of the doc checkers and thus allow extra time prior to your slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, DogNo1 said: What is the best day for an appointment in mid-April? I would like to renew my extension soon after April 15th when I am finished filing my taxes online. I will require the transfer of my stamps to a new passport at the same time. I generally go just after the lunch hour. Any advice will be appreciated.. I can only tell you about the online appointment system for retirement extensions in Bangkok (CW). You want to make an appointment for soon after April 15, so look to book online soon after March 15. Slots open a month in advance. The daily number of appointments has been reduced with the system's resumption from the time it was shut down during some of the covid-19 peak time. I believe there are six appointments a day for retirement extensions. My understanding is online appointments for marriage extensions may now be available at CW as well. Edited February 16, 2023 by rwilem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, rwilem said: My understanding is online appointments for marriage extensions may now be available at CW as well. Indeed they are. Added off topic question: Looking at list for appointments it seems not available to obtain Certificate of Residence. Is that correct? Need one for TDL Renewal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Added off topic question: Looking at list for appointments it seems not available to obtain Certificate of Residence. Is that correct? Need one for TDL Renewal. Indeed, that seems to be the case, not able to make an appointment for that. The last time I tended to immigration I managed a 'trifecta' of sorts; extension, re-entry permit and residence certificate. Had appointments for the first two, which went OK except for a 50-minute wait to get my passport returned after the extension interview. The re-entry permit took ten minutes tops after I had run off a copy of the fresh extension. The residence certificate took almost two hours from getting the initial number to finish. That was my first time to get one at CW. Lesson learned: If you are wanting to get one at extension time, grab a number at the front counter before or just after you're done with the extension interview. Seems like more than just residence certificates are being handled at those B desks. Some folks were in front of the desks for long periods, and the backlog of numbers took a while to get through. Edited February 16, 2023 by rwilem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, rwilem said: The residence certificate took almost two hours from getting the initial number to finish. That was my first time to get one at CW Thanks for reply. If possible can you list what you provided for residence certificate. Last time I did one i provided some basic photocopies of pp ages along with TM47 receipt and rental contract. Think recall the contract handed back. I need to obtain one soon..ish Edited February 16, 2023 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 So with an appointment any day is good? I'll plan to reserve an April day soon after they open up in March. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, DrJack54 said: If possible can you list what you provided for residence certificate. Last time I did one i provided some basic photocopies of pp ages along with TM47 receipt and rental contract. Think recall the contract handed back. Along with the completed form I submitted the basic passport page copies and TM-47 copy. The clerk didn't even look at my passport. No rental contract asked for, and I didn't have one, anyway. When my number was finally called I was at the desk for about two minutes. That's it. A quick check of the copies, confirm the address was good for the mailing of the certificate, pay 200 baht and whoosh, I was done. That's why I was wondering what was going on with the long waits; most of the people were taking long amounts of time to get their business done. There must be other things being handled at the four B desks. There was one guy who was up there for almost an hour. Edited February 16, 2023 by rwilem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, DogNo1 said: So with an appointment any day is good? I'll plan to reserve an April day soon after they open up in March. Thanks. With an appointment only the date and time of the appointment is good, if you want to get your extension done without much waiting time. You make an appointment for a date and time. The six times available are 9, 10, 11 AM and 1, 2, 3 PM. You are advised to show up early on the appointed day and time to have your documents checked before you proceed. Edited February 16, 2023 by rwilem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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