One Year Extension Samui Immigration

[sbk]

Does anyone know how eary before a one year extension is due that Samui Immigration will accept application?

I would like to do mine early but calling the office yields a perpetual busy signal. Has anyone extended early and, if so, how early?

[PoorSucker]

Last month of extension is the norm.

You'll get your "under consideration" stamp for 30 days, so if you come earlier it gets complicated.

I was told to come 4 days before my extension expired.

They really don't like you to come on busy days (Monday, Friday and after holidays)

One thing strange happened when I got my extension.

I asked to make my 90-day report same time.

I was told that he had done it for me already.

Edited October 19, 2009 by PoorSucker

[PoorSucker]

SBK

My stamp says "Thai wife"

Do they have a "Thai husband" stamp?

[sbk]

Yes, mine says Thai husband.

Last year I went 6 days early and it was fine. My understanding is that normal procedure for all offices is 2 weeks but I know better than to assume just because one office allows two weeks that they all will.

On an afterthought, has anyone ever gotten through on the phone???

[Rooo]

Yes, mine says Thai husband.

Last year I went 6 days early and it was fine. My understanding is that normal procedure for all offices is 2 weeks but I know better than to assume just because one office allows two weeks that they all will.

On an afterthought, has anyone ever gotten through on the phone???

SBK, I did mine 4 weeks prior on some occasions, no problems.

[Lite Beer]

Usually within the last 30 days is normal. Most offices will do earlier if you ask.

[Jose]

I've extended my yearly visa 30 days before expiration for the past three years, SBK.

[sbk]

Great, good to know. cheers everyone