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ReasonableTravel7211RepostReddit6
Oct 5

When can you extend your visa online?

This is what I've read, but it's a bit confusing.

1st extension (29-day visa waiver extension): can be done online (extends the initial 30-day visa-free entry to 59 days total).
2nd to 5th month extensions: must be done in person at a Bureau of Immigration (BI) office (note that an Alien Certificate of Registration, the ACR I-Card, is required from this stage).
6th month extension: can be done online.
7th to 12th month extensions: can be done online.
After 12 months: stays over one year no longer qualify for online extensions and must be handled entirely in person at a BI office.

If I'm understanding this correctly:

Arrive and do the 29-day extension online (already did this).

In person for a 60-day extension.

Online for a 60-day extension.

In person for a 60-day extension.

Online 60-day extension x2.

The rest must be done in person.

Is that right? Also, I assume that even if I extend past a year, if I leave at day 350 I can still get my ECC at the airport (it says under 1 year you can get it there).

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The AI got it wrongJust ask immigration
The AI got it wrong
KUYANICKFILMS1

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's the opposite of what the AI is telling you.

Just ask immigration
bcssylf1

Why would you ask AI instead of asking immigration? 🤔

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