Phuket Immigration Office: Address, Hours and How to Get Through Quickly
Every visa matter in Phuket is handled in one place: the immigration office in Phuket Town at 482 Phuket Road. It is open weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30, with no appointments, only a walk-in queue. Here is what they do there, what it costs, and how not to lose a whole day in the queue.
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Address and hours
- Address: Phuket Immigration Office, 482 Phuket Road, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket, 83000. That is Phuket Town, about 30-40 minutes by car from Patong.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-16:30. Closed on weekends and Thai public holidays.
- Phone: 076-221-905.
- No official lunch break, but some counters slow down between 12:00 and 13:00.
It is the only office on the island that processes visa extensions. Immigration at the airport handles arrivals and departures only.
Services and fees
| Service | Government fee |
|---|---|
| 30-day extension of a visa exemption or tourist visa | 1,900 ฿ |
| Retirement or marriage visa extension | 1,900 ฿ |
| Re-entry permit, single | 1,000 ฿ |
| Re-entry permit, multiple | 3,800 ฿ |
| 90-day report (TM.47) | free |
| Residence certificate | on request |
| Overstay fine | 500 ฿ per day, max 20,000 ฿ |
Cash in Thai baht only. Find an ATM before you go.
What to bring
For any visit:
- your original passport;
- copies of the photo page, your latest visa or entry stamp and your TDAC, signed in blue ink;
- one 4×6 cm photo;
- your TM.30 address registration receipt;
- cash and your own pen.
Specific services need specific forms: TM.7 for an extension, TM.8 for a re-entry permit, TM.47 for a 90-day report.
How to get through quickly
- Arrive by 8:00-8:15. Queue numbers for extensions often run out around 15:00.
- Go Tuesday to Thursday. Mondays and days after holidays are the busiest.
- Start at the pre-screening desk. They check your file before giving you a queue number.
- Watch the screens. Missing your number can mean starting again.
- Mind the season. From November to March, waits are 30-60% longer; May to October is calmer.
- Dress modestly. Beachwear, tank tops or very short shorts can get you turned away.
- Bring a power bank. Outlets are scarce and waits can be long.
Common reasons for refusal
- No TM.30. Landlords are required to register foreign tenants, but many do not. Without the receipt, your file will not be accepted.
- Incomplete copies. An unsigned copy or a missing stamp page.
- Form errors. Especially in the address and date fields.
- Back-to-back visa exemptions. An officer may refuse an extension if your passport shows you have been living in Thailand on visa-free stamps.
How to get it done in one visit
We prepare immigration paperwork every day: visa exemption extensions (4,500 ฿ including the government fee), TM.30 (800 ฿), re-entry permits (2,000 ฿ and 5,000 ฿) and student visas with every extension. You walk in with a complete file and know which counter to go to.
For our students, an ED visa extension takes about 10 minutes.
Summary
Phuket Immigration is in Phuket Town at 482 Phuket Road, open weekdays 8:30-16:30, walk-in only. A 30-day extension costs 1,900 ฿ and re-entry permits 1,000 or 3,800 ฿, cash only. To avoid losing a day, arrive at opening time Tuesday to Thursday with your passport, signed copies, a photo and your TM.30 receipt. The most common reason for refusal is a missing TM.30, so check it in advance.
Tell us on WhatsApp what you need at immigration. Within 5 minutes we will tell you which documents to bring and how to get it done in one visit.
