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 MapsServices Available
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
Arrive by 07:30–08:00 — earlier during December–April peak season
Bring ALL originals AND 2 sets of clear photocopies
Cash only — bring exact amounts for fees
Check TM30 is current before attending
Consider using online 90-day reporting to avoid this office entirely for that service
Verify current address and hours at immigration.go.th before visiting — offices can relocate
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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