Visa Extension Can be Done Online?! Non-B (Marriage)

[ElephantEgo]

Hi, my wife and I have been doing annual marriage extensions for me in-person for about 8 years now.

I saw that Thailand might have setup a new website to let us do it online this year?  https://online.vfsevisa.com/thai

Does anyone know if it's working or any tips, summary or advice for proceeding on that?
 

[Ben Zioner]

If I was you i'd call my IO and ask them if they know about it. But I reckon I know the answer..

[Will B Good]

VFS Global is the company subcontracted by the UK Gov to handle visa applications to visit the UK.

 

Can't imagine this is anything but a con.

[freeworld]

Probably application fees involved. Still need to go to immigration.

 

Increasingly govt distancing themselves by subcontracting parts of their services to private enterprise.

 

Snap of the webpage

 

*Valid for select visa categories. Limited period offer.

 

Edited November 7, 2023 by freeworld

[BritTim]

Most people consider the "online extension" service to be pretty useless. After using the services of VFS, you still need to go to Immigration to have the extension stamped into your passport. The extra cost has only one real benefit: VFS check your documents before you go, and this reduces the risk of a wasted trip to the immigration office. It is a hand holding exercise, and agents usually do it better (although they are more expensive).

[ElephantEgo]

Could this be useful in somewhere like Phuket? During peak tourism season, the IO is completely overrun and they exhaust queue cards daily.

 

If I am able to submit all documents online and then just go in with my wife to get the stamp, it might be very useful and save time/paper.

I don't mind the added cost if it helps me save time. What is the cost anyways?

[BritTim]

4 hours ago, ElephantEgo said:

Could this be useful in somewhere like Phuket? During peak tourism season, the IO is completely overrun and they exhaust queue cards daily.

 

If I am able to submit all documents online and then just go in with my wife to get the stamp, it might be very useful and save time/paper.

I don't mind the added cost if it helps me save time. What is the cost anyways?

 

Just making an appointment instead is free. Anyway, the last time I checked, the VFS service was Bangkok only.

[ElephantEgo]

Damn, I was hoping to avoid the mess at the immigration office this year (its insane in December!). But if the online stuff doesnt work, especially in Phuket then there is no hope! Sad!