Since the consulate at Penang won't give us now a Multiple Visa entry. Every foreign teacher will have to extend there Visa at the Immigration Office Songkhla. For those who are new in Hatyai, the Office is within the Hatyai Police Station located at Chokesaman, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla. For Google map click here.
You can get VISA extension here before your NON- B will expire. I recommend working on all the necessary documents at least 2 months before the extension. Start with applying your Krusapa in Bangkok which will take 1 to 2 weeks. Secure your work permit. The letter from the Primary Education Service Area for primary schools and Secondary Education Service Area for secondary school will take at least 2 weeks.
Here is the list of the documents you need to be able to get your VISA extension. This post is for my future reference also. It is really hard to look for this sample documents so I will save it here for me and for everyone who needs this step by step instruction on how to get an extension at the immigration office.
1. Application Form (Immigration Office)
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Letter from School to Immigration
5. Letter for Primary Education Service Area or
Secondary Education Service Area
6. Krusapa
7. Contract (English and Thai)
8. Certificate from School
9. Resume
10. TOEIC (600) / TOEFL (500) or IELTS (5.5)
11. Schedule
Organizational Chart of school
School Map
12. A picture with the Director
(at least 2 picture printed in the bond paper)
Picture of you while teaching in the classroom
(at least 2 picture printed in the bond paper)
13. School Map at the Google Map,
Indicated the longitude and the latitude
14. Power of Authority
(Director's ID and representative ID)
15. Form 2 (Immigration Office)
16. Form 5 (Immigration Office)
17. 4x6 ID picture
18. 1900 baht fee
Bring with you your co-Thai Teacher, they will take photos for both of you. Good luck and don't forget to pray before you pass your documents.
