Can I apply for a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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Hi there, I was wondering if someone could please help me. Me and my partner are currently here on a 30 day visa free stay (from the UK) and want to get a 60 day tourist visa. Is this possible to do without leaving the country? Do we just need to go to the immigration office and how long will this take to sort out? If we do have to leave the country does it have to be overnight or can we literally just leave and come back the same day?

Ask Thailand · Answer

A 60-day tourist visa cannot be obtained while staying in Thailand; you must leave the country to apply for it at a Thai embassy or consulate. Alternatively, you can extend your current stay by obtaining a 30-day extension at a local immigration office for 1,900 baht. Some users suggest a 'border bounce', where you exit and re-enter Thailand on the same day, although regulations differ based on the border. Be wary of your visa history, as immigration officers may have records that could affect future entries.

Ulrik ********* · Answer

It is my understanding that a tourist visa doesn't guarantee you entrance to Thailand.

The government don't want people to live in the country on exemption and Tvs.

Tom ********* · Answer

For the actual tourist visa you will need to leave the country and apply at an embassy/consulate for the visa, I usually use Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia but you need to book an appointment in advance here. The process can take 2/4 days it is not like the border bounce.

The other option is doing a border bounce, some borders you will be able to exit and re enter the same day some you will have to spend the night or two on the non Thai side and then extend it for another 30 days at your local immigration office for 1900 baht, essentially giving you 60 days.

Ellie ******* · Answer

If you want to get a Single Entry Tourist Visa, you need to visit the embassy/consulate in a nearby country to apply for it. Tourist visas are not available inside Thailand.

It depends on how you want to enter Thailand (visa exempt for 30 days or SETV for 60 days) how long you need to stay in another country.

James ******** · Answer

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James ******** · Answer

These are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension. Be sure you have a TM30 on file with Thai Immigration as most offices are requiring one to be filed.

Stuart ********* · Answer

You can’t get a tourist visa from within Thailand. You can get a 30 day extension at a local immigration office for 1,900 baht.

Alternatively you can “border bounce” where you exit Thailand and immediately re-enter. By air no time restrictions other that available flight times. By land that may differ depending on the border you use.

Another alternative is to go to a nearby Thai consulate and buy a new tourist visa there. Called a visa run.

James ******** · Answer

Go to your local Thai Immigration office for a 30 day extension of stay.. 1900 Thai baht.

Available One time ONLY per entry into Thailand.

To stay longer you can do a BORDER BOUNCE to get a NEW 30 day VISA EXEMPT ENTRY stamp. Plus one 30 day extension. This can be done 2 times EACH CALENDAR YEAR.

Can I apply for a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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