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Can an American Extend Their 30-Day Tourist Visa for a Second Time in Thailand?

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Mar 21, 2020

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Can anyone confirm the validity of this document? 

Is it true that an American can extend their 30 day tourist visa FOR A SECOND TIME INSTEAD of using a land border crossing as this, and flying home to America, is becoming impossible?

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Yes, an American can extend their 30-day tourist visa for a second time inside Thailand. All tourists with a 30-day visa exemption or a 60-day tourist visa can apply for an extension. However, to qualify, one must fulfill specific requirements, such as obtaining a letter from their embassy if travel restrictions apply.

Benjamin ******

Remember too, you can not be on overstay to get this extension.

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James ********

How long have you been in Thailand?

What visa if any are you now on?

What confirmed flight booking departing Thailand was cancelled?

Are there flights today back to your home country?

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Robert *******

you need the letter from the Embassy and you only get his if you follow up their instructions

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Benjamin ******

>Is it true that an American can extend their 30 day tourist visa inside?

Yes, you can. EVERYONE can extend a 30 day visa exempt entry OR a 60 day tourist visa inside Thailand. You need to do that first.

If you're from one of those 8 countries listed, GO to your consulate, and request a letter saying you can not travel due to the COVID-19 virus. Follow the instructions on the letter, and apply for the extension if you qualify.

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@Benjamin *****

i have exited the post to say “a second extension”. i am due for a border jump now as i have already extended.

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Rex ******

30-days extension has always been there for years now...

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Rex ******

Have you done 30days (VER) + 30days Ext already?

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asking for a second extension when a border jump is due. thank you.

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James ********

But you must meet requirements...exactly.

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hi james! are you referring to having insurance and a medical document?

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Benjamin ******

It's true

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