Thai Tourist Visa Extension

[iball]

I have to go to the immigration office in BKK tomorrow to get the extra 30 days I am entitled to following the 60 days which is about to expire(tourist visa). I have heard this can be a stressful experience and was wanting some advice. Does anyone know what time it opens in the morning and what documents / photocopies I need so that I am prepared. If I arrive as soon as it opens approx how long do you think I will be there??

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

[Hawkup2000]

Don't panic. This is very standard (if you haven't overstayed). You will need standard size passport photos, photocopy of first page, the last relevant stamps in you passport. Finally a copy of the "TM paper/arrival card" that is attached to your passport.

When you are there you will fill in a simple form and sign your photocopies.

It's hard to say how long it will take but if you are there before it opens I would say less than 1 hour.

I've done extensions that have taken me 2 hours as well as extensions that have been sub 10 minutes(including queue time).

Feel free to correct me if I have forgotten anything.

PS Officially you're not "entitled" to a 30 days extension, it's up to the immigration officer. DS

[iball]

thanks alot that's a great help and yes, after I hit send or post, I realized 'entitled' was incorrect.

can't find a map to the place though, or opening times? Have been told to take BTS to MO Chit then a cab ( coming from Phrom Pong)

Once again thanks for your help

[Lite Beer]

This will help

[Hawkup2000]

Just to clarify; you should go to the Chaeng Watthana Immigration Office. You see the info on the map in the link above.