New Hua Hin Immigration office at Bluport

[PeteC]

This thread has been up, down and all around. Initially Blueport was to be a Thai passport office, now we see the photo HHTel posted saying Immigration. On top of that there is a new building being built for Immigration so I would imagine if this is Immigration in Blueport, it is temporary until the new building opens? Stay tuned..... Pete

[Big Boy]

I've always seen the Bluport office for those who can't get out into the wilderness to the new office.

I would guess (definitely don't know) that Bluport will be pushing for this office at reduced or no rent to get people into the store.

[caller]

Peppercorn rent or free is normally the rule for officialdom, so I am told.

[hhinner]

Just noticed that in the picture the strip across the shop front says"One Stop Service". I wonder what that implies. And why would anyone who doesn't live near the new office trek all the way out there if they can more easily go to Bluport?

[HHTel]

I'm told by one of the immigration officers that it's for 90 day reporting. I couldn't say that source is reliable even if he does work at immigration. Not sure if they really know what's happening until it happens.

[londongeorge]

I was at Immigration last week and asked about the new office. The answer I was given was that Blueport was for 90 day and tourist reporting but 1 year/retirement etc would be handled in the new building. I don't have my own transport and am not looking forward to the trek out there.

[Big Boy]

The answer I was given was that Blueport was for 90 day and tourist reporting but 1 year/retirement etc would be handled in the new building.

If this is true, the 'One Stop Service' claim is wrong, but hey, TIT.

[Pleng]

Just noticed that in the picture the strip across the shop front says"One Stop Service". I wonder what that implies. And why would anyone who doesn't live near the new office trek all the way out there if they can more easily go to Bluport?

I don't know what it implies but there's also a sign saying that at the current immigration office. I think I've seen it in post offices and banks as well.

[huahin4ever]

Every public office in Thailand is "One stop service". You just have to pay enough! 555!

[JimmyGreaves]

Has blue port 90 day reporting opened yet?

[perfectvolley]

No. Not yet. will take some more weeks.

[caller]

I went and had a look earlier. The ticket machine to the left of the entrance is blazing away brightly, there are 3 desks set up at the end of the office, unsurprisingly marked, 1,2 & 3 and there are a load of visitors seats waiting to be put together, so certainly getting there. It's in the banking zone, which I guess is expedient, at the Petchkasem Road end of the basement.

[huahin4ever]

Can someone really confirm that the Bluport office only will be for 90 days reporting, or can they perform other services too?

[londongeorge]

I asked about Blueport when I did my 90 days a couple of weeks ago and was told it was only for tourist extensions and 90 days. Annual visas, retirement/O/B/ etc were going to be handled at the new "Jungle Outpost". But I think we will not know for sure until they move.

[Big Boy]

I've been told the Bluport Office should open on 9th May.

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