Des1 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 I always like to give an update whenever I visit an immigration office. In this case CW for a 30 day extension to my METV. Arrived about 8:15 a.m. this morning and already there were two long lines outside the office, one of people given a number and one for the rest of us. I thought it was going to be a long day but our line moved fast and very quickly I had a number in my hand – J6. What? I’m number six in line for a visa extension, where did all the other people go? J section was pretty much empty. This is the first time I have dealt with a male IO in J section and he was friendly and helpful. I read on this forum previously that there is a new T7 form and I thought the one I filled out at home was the new version. Not. So he gave me the new one and waited patiently. When I was called to pick up my passport they motioned for me to come inside and I thought something must be wrong. Turns out they just wanted to tell me I could have done this extension request online. I had no idea, never heard that before! They asked me to pose with them holding a poster with the info .. 555 .. no problem, I was wearing a mask. I also asked the IO if he might be able to answer a question about financial requirements for a non-imm O. He said he would try. I told him my situation and he conferred with another officer before saying there were a couple of options but best for me to ask over in section C where they deal with that stuff. Anyway, I was out the door 45 minutes after I arrived. Awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Des1 said: Turns out they just wanted to tell me I could have done this extension request online. I had no idea, never heard that before! They asked me to pose with them holding a poster with the info I don't think anyone on here has heard of that, either. Are you sure it wasn't about booking an appointment online? Did you happen to get a copy of the picture of you posing with the poster? As it would be extremely useful information if they have, in fact, launched a way to extend permission to stay online! Edited May 23, 2023 by JayClay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya57 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, JayClay said: I don't think anyone on here has heard of that, either. Are you sure it wasn't about booking an appointment online? Did you happen to get a copy of the picture of you posing with the poster? As it would be extremely useful information if they have, in fact, launched a way to extend permission to stay online! Google "Thailand expats get online extensions", you'll see this is a thing 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des1 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 I said to her "you mean I can do the extension application online" and she said yes. So that is the way I understood it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Thanks @Pattaya57 and @Des1 Okay I've looked at the website. It's 500bt more expensive than a regular extension for a 7 day turnaround, and you still have to go to the immigration office to get your stamp. I can see why it's not exactly set the forum alight ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des1 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, JayClay said: Thanks @Pattaya57 and @Des1 Okay I've looked at the website. It's 500bt more expensive than a regular extension for a 7 day turnaround, and you still have to go to the immigration office to get your stamp. I can see why it's not exactly set the forum alight ???? 555 they didn't tell me that part ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 The online 30-day extension deal (which I think started earlier this year as a test program) was originally only available for those visiting Bangkok Immigration. Whether it's been extended so as to be available elsewhere, I don't know (if somebody does know, time to post your info). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 OP Thanks for sharing your experience at IO today….. it’s appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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