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Can a UK passport holder extend their visa exempt stay for 30 days at immigration in Koh Phangan?

Visa Exempt Thailand Visa Extension UK Passport TM30 Koh Phangan Immigration Rules

Aug 8, 2023

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Janis *********

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A friend arrived visa exempt on a UK passport. Can he extend for 30 days at immigration on Koh Phangan? Thai embassy London seems to say he has to leave Thailand and come back, but a lot of information on their website seems to be out of date. Thank you for your help.

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A UK passport holder who arrived visa exempt can extend their stay for an additional 30 days at immigration on Koh Phangan. It's recommended to obtain a TM30 receipt with the local address. However, after this extension, they must exit Thailand.

Janis *********

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Thank you all for your help, much appreciated.

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Andrew *********

Extend 30 days one time at immigration then must leave.

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Wannikea *********

As a rule of thumb, Embassies/Consulates which are run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, know nothing about immigration matters, and immigration knows nothing about Foreign Affairs ministry matters.

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correct ✅

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Ellie *******

Yes, he can. Get TM30 receipt with the address inside Koh Phangan in case.

Here is general information for 30 days tourism extension.

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