Closure of the Blue Tree immigration office in Phuket due to staff shortages
The Blue Tree Immigration Office in Phuket has closed indefinitely due to staff shortages.
Information verified against official sources on 24 October 2026.
The Blue Tree immigration office in Phuket has closed indefinitely due to staff shortages. Foreigners are now being directed to the overcrowded main immigration office in Phuket Town. The closure took effect on October 19, and staff have been transferred to the main office, where the number of visitors has doubled. The staff shortage is exacerbated by increased demand for services following the reduction of Thailand's visa-exempt stay period from 60 to 30 days, which took effect on September 15.2026-10-23
Source: Vertexaisearch
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Last verified: 24.10.2026
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