[hullexile]

I know to extend a tourist visa it is done there and then (well after a two hour wait) at Extension Tower, but is it the same to extend/renew a work visa? My year is up soon.

[KnowItAll]

Yeah. You need a letter or contract from your employer saying that you're still employed with them or that your contract is renewed.

Fairly simple process.

[PDLM]

No, it's not on the spot - it's a mini-version of the application process. If there's no rush it takes 2 weeks if I remember correctly. You can start a month before the current one expires. My employer's admin people have always dealt with it - I've not needed to go to Immigration - they just needed my passport twice - once when then visited at the start of the process, and once to get the new visa stuck in it at the end of the process.

[hullexile]

So that's a yes and a no then? Anyone want the casting vote?

[PDLM]

Well maybe it is possible on the spot if you're prepared to wait, but it's always been done in two separate quick trips by the companies I have worked for. Since there's no need to do it in one day (you have a one month window) then why waste time hanging around at Immigration?

[hullexile]

Because the decor is so lovely, the staff so friendly, the chairs so comfortable - I could go on for ever about the delights of that place. Many a wonderful afternoon spent there.

[KnowItAll]

PDLM might be right .. its been several years since I've had to do it.

[nivantj]

OK Casting vote.. Not possible on the spot.