Can a 45-day visa-exempt entry to Thailand be extended at the immigration bureau?

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Jun 15, 2021

3 years ago

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For those who have entered visa free for a 45 day stay, has anyone attempted to extend their visa at the immigration bureau? The US embassy website states this is possible but is still referring to the 30-day length of stay.  I've seen conflicting information on whether or not it's possible to extend under current circumstances.

Also, if it can be extended, is it necessary to leave the country and come back for the extension to take effect?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, those who have entered Thailand on a 45-day visa-exempt entry can extend their stay for an additional 30 days at the immigration bureau. Various expats have confirmed that it is possible to extend without needing to leave the country. This extension can typically be done at the local immigration office, and it may also be possible to request further extensions under the COVID-19 extension provisions if they continue to be available.

Timmy ******

Yes, I am from USA and entered Visa Exempt. I got my 30 day extension. Go to MTT Office but make an online appointment first.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

If you needed leave, it would not be an extension of stay 😁

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Rook ****

the first response you got to your question by

@Pui ****

is the correct answer (y)

GO to your immigration office and apply for a 30 day extension

3 years ago

Ken ***********

I extended my visa exempt last week for 30 days. No problem

3 years ago

Andy *******

No need to leave

3 years ago

Pui *****

Yes, the 45 day visa exempt entry can be extended one time for 30 days, and potentially after that, you can extend repeatedly for the 60 day Covid extensions if they extend that program past the current late July end date.

3 years ago

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