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Local-source status, reviewed 1 August 2026: official Chonburi Immigration contact/ITA pages publish the Jomtien address, phone, email and opening periods. The direct contact route can still return a redirect-loop in some clients, so confirm service access directly before a deadline-sensitive visit.
| Detail | Answer |
|---|---|
| Published hours | Monday–Friday, 08:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30; weekends and public holidays closed, as published on official Chonburi Immigration pages and re-checked 1 August 2026. |
| Official address | 75/265 Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road, Moo 12, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150 |
| Phone | Official directory: 038-252-751-4; detailed contact block: 038-252751 and 038-252753, re-verified 1 August 2026 |
| chonburi.imm@royalthaipolice.go.th, re-verified 1 August 2026 |
Getting there
Jomtien Immigration is on Soi 5 off Jomtien Beach Road. Travel time and fares vary with traffic and provider. Common options include:
- App-based car or taxi to the official street address
- Songthaew along Jomtien Beach Road, then walk from Soi 5
- Motorbike taxi where suitable for the documents you are carrying
Parking and queue conditions are not published in the official information checked on 1 August 2026.
Hours & queue strategy
Official Chonburi Immigration pages publish Monday–Friday opening periods of 08:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30, with weekends and public holidays closed, re-checked 1 August 2026. They do not publish ticket-release times or service-completion estimates. Public holidays and operational changes can alter access, so confirm before a deadline-sensitive visit.
Queue information
Queue patterns are local observations, not official rules. This page does not promise an arrival time, ticket number or completion time. Leave enough time to return with additional documents if the officer requests them.
What to bring (the universal kit)
There is no universal Jomtien document list. Use the official handbook for the service and confirm local additions. A sensible base set is:
- Original passport + clean photocopy of biopage and current visa stamp
- Current address evidence, including the TM30 receipt where the service asks for it
- The current form and category-specific evidence listed in the relevant official handbook
- Photographs and copies in the size and number published for that service
- The official fee in an accepted payment method; confirm whether cash is required
- Previous Immigration receipts or endorsements relevant to the request
Photocopy availability and prices outside the office are commercial and were not officially verified on 1 August 2026.
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Services available at Jomtien
| Service | Official figure re-verified 1 August 2026 | Source / caveat |
|---|---|---|
| TM47 made within the official window | No fee is stated in the online manual; confirm any local charge | Immigration TM47 manual; no wait time published |
| Extension application | 1,900 THB | Official Thai extension handbook; grant and duration are discretionary |
| Re-entry permit (single) | 1,000 THB | Official bilingual re-entry handbook |
| Re-entry permit (multiple) | 3,800 THB | Official bilingual re-entry handbook |
| Other services | Check the service handbook | No universal fee or processing time published |
Fast services vs all-day services
The official Chonburi pages checked on 1 August 2026 do not publish queue or completion estimates. A document check, additional evidence or supervisor review can turn any application into a return visit.
TM30 for condo owners and tenants
Re-verified 1 August 2026 from the Immigration TM30 manual in English and the Thai TM30 manual: Section 38 places the notification duty on the house master, owner or possessor of the residence, or hotel manager. Notification is due within 24 hours of the foreign national taking residence.
A foreign condo owner who provides the residence or acts as its possessor can be the notifier. A tenant is not automatically the statutory notifier merely because they are the foreign guest. The separate online registration portal returned only an access-control response during this review, so this page does not reassert its account-role details. Confirm the actual record and authority evidence with Jomtien.
Costly mistakes to avoid
1. Showing up without TM.30 on file
Address-dependent services may ask for the current TM30 record. The exact use varies by service; bring the receipt and see the TM30 guide.
2. Bank-letter timing for retirement extensions
The official local contact pages do not establish one Jomtien-wide bank-letter age, and the national retirement handbook does not publish one universal issue-date rule. Ask the office which issue date, passbook update and transaction history it requires for your category.
3. Bringing the wrong photocopy quality
Use clear, complete copies and follow the signature instructions for the particular form. The national material rechecked on 1 August 2026 does not publish one pen-colour rule for every service.
4. Wearing the wrong clothes
Wear respectful clothing suitable for a government office. The official contact pages do not publish a specific shoe or trouser rule.
5. The 12–1 PM lunch trap
The published service periods stop at 12:00 and resume at 13:00, as re-verified 1 August 2026. The office does not publish how an unfinished case is queued across that break.
Should you use an agent instead?
An authorised representative may be allowed for some services, while other applications require the applicant in person. Confirm this with the office. No current official agent price schedule exists, so this page does not publish an undated range or endorsement.
FAQ
Can I make an appointment to skip the queue?
The official contact pages publish the address and opening periods but do not guarantee appointment availability. Confirm the specific service with the office before relying on an appointment.
Do they accept English, or do I need a Thai speaker?
Language support is not guaranteed in the official information. For a complex correction or an ambiguous record, ask whether an interpreter or authorised representative may attend.
Can someone go on my behalf?
It depends on the service. The official TM47 and TM30 handbooks allow specified forms of authorised representation for on-time notifications, while the re-entry permit handbook (TM8) requires the applicant to appear in person — re-checked 1 August 2026. Confirm the authorisation documents with Jomtien.
What's the dress code, exactly?
The official contact pages do not publish accessibility or clothing requirements. Wear respectful government-office clothing and call if accessibility needs may affect the visit.
Can I pay by card, or only cash?
Payment method can vary by service. Confirm it when checking the official fee; do not rely on an ATM or card facility without asking the office.