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Can I apply for a 30-day extension on my 60-day tourist visa three weeks before it expires?

Thailand Visa Tourist Visa Visa Extension Immigration Regulations Non-Immigrant Visa

Ollie *******

asked Mar 15, 2025

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I have a brief inquiry. Am I permitted to visit immigration three weeks prior to the expiration of my 60-day tourist visa to request an additional 30-day extension, or must I wait at least one week before submitting my application? Thank you.

Answer summary

The inquiry is about the timing for requesting a 30-day extension of a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand. While there are different practices among immigration offices, it's generally advisable to wait until the last week (7 days) before the visa expiration to apply for an extension, although some offices may permit applications up to 45 days in advance.

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Henrik *****

Wait until the last week, no reason to go before.

2 years ago

John ************

Doing 60 days then getting a extension 30 days going out of country coming back in how many times can you do this

2 years ago

Ollie *******

@John ***********

this will be my first. I’ll be leaving to get my dtv visa sorted at the end of April.

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Ollie ******

So you will not be coming back Visa Exempt

2 years ago

Ollie *******

@Graham *****

no I’ll have a dtv visa next time I come back.

I’m not going to risk coming and going without a visa. I’ve read some horror stories on here.

2 years ago

Marco *******

@John ***********

as many as you want until the IO in front of you will decide to deny the entry because you are abusing the visa exemption scheme

2 years ago

Stuart *********

Depends on the office you use. Some allow 45 days prior, most allow 30 days prior but some only 7 days or less.

2 years ago

Ollie *******

@Stuart ********

I’ll be using Bangkok main one, chaeng Wattana.

2 years ago

Ollie *******

@Stuart ********

oh ok thank

You.will they issue me an extra 30 days extension there?

Stuart *********

yes

Phil ******

yes

Ollie *******

I got the entry stamp.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Ollie ******

Then you don’t go to Chaengwattana. You go to IT Square, Laksi plaza, floor 3 counter K.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Ollie ******

In Bangkok you can apply 45 days prior.

Do you actually have a tourist visa that you bought prior to coming or did you get the free 60 day stamp on entry?

2 years ago