Bangkok Immigration Office is located in a large Building B, or formally, the Ratthaprasatphakdi Building, in Chaengwattana neighborhood along with other government offices. As it is relatively far from the city center, learn how to get to Bangkok Immigration Office at Chaengwattana Government Complex.
You can get to Bangkok Immigration Office from the city center by different means of transport.
Ways for getting to Bangkok Immigration Office
1. By Taxi
Taxi is the most convenient way to go to Bangkok Immigration Office. We personally recommend going there by taxi if you are not familiar with the public transportation system in Bangkok. The easiest way is taking the BTS Skytrain to Lak Si Station or Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Station and from there take a taxi to the immigration office. The trip by taxi should cost about 50-100 THB.
If you are staying in the center of Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit Area, the trip by taxi to Bangkok Immigration Office should cost you about 250-300 THB.
Keep in mind that the immigration building is located in a huge government complex. Make sure the taxi is dropping you in front of the Building B, NOT in front of the complex otherwise you will have to take a shuttle bus, motorcycle taxi or walk for about 1.4 km.
If the driver does not know where the specific location is, just use Google Maps to navigate to the "Immigration Bureau" (or Immigration Bangkok). Thai people call it “TOR MOR” (ตม.), which means “Immigration”.
Location of Government Complex Chaengwattana Building B on Google Maps
2. By BTS SkyTrain
BTS Dark Red Line
Lak Si Station: You can take BTS to Lak Si Station and get out at Exit 3 (local road, opposite IT Square Building). From there, you can take taxi for about 5-10 minutes. The taxi from Lak Si Station to Chaengwattana Immigration should cost about 50-70 THB.
BTS Green Line
Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Station: You can take BTS to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Station and get out at Exit 1 (on the side of Wat Phra Sri Mahathat temple). From there, you can take taxi for about 10-15 minutes. The taxi from Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Station to Bangkok Immigration Office should cost about 70-100 THB.
3. By MRT Metro
Chatuchak Park Station: You can take MRT metro to Chatuchak Park Station. From there, you can take taxi for about 20-25 minutes. The taxi from Chatuchak Park Station to the immigration should cost about 100-120 THB.
You can also take the Pak Kret minivan from there. You can recognize the minivan by the following sign: ต 10 “จตุจักร - ปากเกร็ด”. The minivan costs 30 THB. The minivan will drop you on Chaeng Wattana Road, you can walk 100 meters to the entrance of the Government Complex. From there, you can take the shuttle bus for free and stop at the entrance to the Building B.
4. By Bus
Bangkok public bus routes that pass the Immigration Office at Chaengwattana:
- Bus No. 66 from Sai Tai Mai (Taling Chan) to Government Complex.
- Bus No. 64 and 166 from Victory Monument on Phaholyothin Island (in front of Government Savings Bank) to Government Complex.
- Bus No. 52 (Pakkred - Bang Sue) from Mo Chit BTS station to Government Complex.
You need to get off the bus in front of the entrance of Government Complex Chaengwattana and walk, take a free shuttle bus or take a motorcycle taxi for 10 THB to the Building B.
5. By Minivan
There are many minivan routes passing the Government Complex:
- 10: Mo Chit – Pak Kret
- 11: The Mall Ngamwongwan - Pak Kret
- 22: Minburi - Pak Kret
- 26: RAMA IX - Pak Kret
- 27: MBK Center - Pak Kret
- 64: Victory Monument -Pak Kret
- 82: Victory Monument - Saphan Mai
- 95: Ramkhamhaeng University – Ram Intra
- 97: Ramkhamhaeng University - Pak Kret
- 98: Ramkhamhaeng University – DON MUEANG
- 102: The Royal Field (Sanam Luang) – Pak Kret Pier
The most popular is the minivan No. 10, what can be taken from Mo Chit BTS Station. The minibus stops near the bus stop for the Don Muang airport shuttle (A2). When you come down the stairs from the BTS on the park side and turn right, there is a queue of buses and minivans. You can recognize the minivans by the following sign: ต 10 “จตุจักร - ปากเกร็ด”. You can tell them that you will drop off at “Chaengwattana Soi 7”. The minivan costs 30 THB, you pay it when you get out.
When you arrive on Chaeng Wattana Road, get off the van at Bus Stop in front of CAT tower. Then walk into Chaengwattana Soi 7 for about 100 meters to take a shuttle bus to the Government Complex. There are also motorbike taxis available for 10 THB that will bring you straight to the immigration, if you wish.
On the way back, just cross the road over the pedestrian bridge and take a van or bus No. 52 at the bus stop to Mo Chit BTS Station.
Remark: Lately the minivans were moved out from Mo Chit BTS Station area to the back side of the park, not too far from the entrance to Chatuchak Weekend Market.
6. By Car
You can easily drive to Chaeng Wattana Road (Soi 7). When you pass TOT and CAT, turn left into Chaeng Wattana Soi 7. About 1 km drive to the end of a way, you will see the Government Complex, B Building on the right. You can drive up to the stop on the 2nd floor and walk through the South Entrance to the Immigration Office.
Bangkok Immigration Bureau Location
Chaengwattana Government Complex Building B, No. 120, Moo 3 Cheangwattana Road, Tungsonghong Sub-District, Laksi District, Bangkok 10210
Building B of Chaengwattana Government Complex
The Building B of Chaengwattana Government Complex has a modern architectural style. The building itself is spacious but it is difficult to get lost inside of it. There you will find everything you need for issuing a visa or extending it.
On the ground floor, there is a photocopy and photo shop, where you can get the necessary copies of your documents for a few baht and make document photos if you don’t have. There are also banks and several cafes in the basement. Sometimes, in this area the market is also organized, where you can spend time if you need to wait for the immigration to be opened.
The Immigration Office
The Immigration Office is located on the first Floor near Gate 2 of the Government Complex B building. There are plenty of staff to inform you about the documents required and to get a ticket for the queue. Once you get your number, you have to be patient and wait until your number appears on the display board and submit your application.
What Services are handled here?
Extension of Temporary Stay in Thailand (Important! Short-term visa extensions are currently issued at the Immigration Service Center at IT Square Laksi Plaza)
90 Days Report
Permanent Resident Permit
Visa Issuing and changing type of Visa
Re-entry permit
Alien Registration
Endorsement and Re-entry Visa for Resident Certificate holders
Working Hours of Chaengwattana Immigration
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30, and the lunch break is from 12:00 to 13:00. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Attention! The opening times and break times are strictly observed. When it’s noon, the light is switched off and everyone has to leave the waiting room. Make sure to get there early in the morning or in the afternoon right after lunch to avoid waiting during their lunch break. Before you go to the immigration office, make sure it is not a holiday or weekend.