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Are Canadians eligible for a 30-day extension on a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand?

Aug 21, 2025
3 days ago
Maggi **********
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hi, just wanted to quickly confirm that Canadians are eligible for a 30 day extension on a VOA?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, Canadians are eligible for a 30-day extension on their initial 60-day visa exempt entry into Thailand. They do not require a Visa on Arrival (VOA) as they are granted a 60-day entry exemption. To obtain the additional 30 days, they can apply at immigration for a fee of 1900 baht. It's advisable to make an appointment to avoid long waiting times at the immigration office.
Kevin ******
If you have a Canadian passport, you do not need a VOA. You are granted a 60 day exemption, and you can apply at immigration for and additional 30 days for 1900 baht. This gives you 90 days including the day of arrival .
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Randy ********
The office for visa exempt extensions is at IT Square in Lak Si. I suggest you make an appointment so you don’t have to wait in that long line up.

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Tod *********
@Randy *******
that's good advice IF they're in bangkok πŸ™‚
Graham ******
For others reading post this you cannot get an extension on a Visa on Arrival (VOA) which gives you 15 days on entry. The OP has a Visa Exempt 60 day entry stamp which is eligible for a one-off 30 day tourism extension.
Graham ******
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Lloyd ********
They are eligible for a 30 day extension to the 60 day visa exempt entry.
Maggi **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Wonderful, thank you! I will apply for my extension
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