Busy Phuket Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30

Phuket Immigration Office

Complete 2026 guide — opening hours, queue tips, required documents, transport, and what to bring.

Updated May 2026 · ThaiVisaFlow Editorial Team · Informational only — not official Thai Immigration Bureau data

Weekday Hours

08:30 – 16:30 (general guidance — verify before visiting)

Typical Queue

2–4 hours (peak season can be longer)

Best Arrival

Arrive by 07:30–08:00

Region

Southern Thailand

Informational guide only. Office hours, services, and requirements change without notice. Always verify current information directly with the office or via immigration.go.th before visiting.

Office Overview

Full Name

Phuket Immigration Office

Province / Region

Phuket · Southern Thailand

Address

Phuket Town — verify exact address at immigration.go.th before visiting

Phone

Verify with official source before visiting

Weekday Hours

08:30 – 16:30 (general guidance — verify before visiting)

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Queue Level

Busy

Arrive by 07:30–08:00. Peak season (December–April) gets extremely busy. Verify current hours at immigration.go.th.

Location & Address

Phuket Town — verify exact address at immigration.go.th before visiting

Phuket Immigration Office

View on Google Maps

Services Available

Visa Extension90-Day ReportingRe-Entry PermitTM30 ReportingRetirement VisaMarriage VisaEducation VisaWork PermitDTV VisaTourist Visa

90-Day Reporting

Online via tm47.immigration.go.th strongly recommended to avoid queues.

Re-Entry Permit

Available — bring exact cash: ฿1,000 (single) or ฿3,800 (multiple).

Visa Extension

Main service. Busy during high season — arrive very early.

Queue & Wait Times

Typical Wait

2–4 hours (peak season can be longer)

Best Time

Early weekday mornings, avoid December–April peak season where possible

Worst Time

December–April high tourist/expat season, Mondays

Pro Tip

High expat and tourist density makes this one of the busier regional offices. Some applicants travel to Krabi or Surat Thani for less crowded processing.

Getting There — Transport & Parking

grab

Grab/taxi from Phuket Town or central areas — recommended

parking

Limited parking reported — Grab recommended

note

Verify current office location before visiting as offices occasionally relocate

Required Documents — What to Bring

Standard documents required for most immigration visits. Service-specific extras listed below.

Valid passport — original + 2 clear photocopies of data page

Current visa/extension stamp — 1 photocopy

TM30 receipt or hotel registration — confirm this is current

Recent passport photo — 4×6cm, white background (bring 2–4)

Completed application form (TM7 for extensions — get at office)

Application fee in exact cash

Practical Tips

1.

Arrive by 07:30–08:00 — earlier during December–April peak season

2.

Bring ALL originals AND 2 sets of clear photocopies

3.

Cash only — bring exact amounts for fees

4.

Check TM30 is current before attending

5.

Consider using online 90-day reporting to avoid this office entirely for that service

6.

Verify current address and hours at immigration.go.th before visiting — offices can relocate

7.

December–April is peak season — expect significantly longer waits

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Visiting at peak season without arriving early

Very long waits or turned away

Outdated TM30 receipt

Application may be delayed

Missing cash for fees

ATMs may require a detour

Relying on outdated directions

Office has relocated before — verify before going

Nearby — Copy Shops, ATMs & Food

Phuket Town centre — restaurants, banks, and Central Festival Mall nearby

ATMs available in Phuket Town centre

Copy shops available in Phuket Town — bring your own copies to save time

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