Can I apply for a Special Tourist Visa in Thailand after arriving on a Visa on Arrival?

Visa on Arrival Special Tourist Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Rules Visa Policy for Expats

Dec 6, 2021

3 years ago

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Hi. 

Short question. If i arrived with the Visa on arrival can I apply for the Special Tourist Visa in Thailand after that? Or is it then just the 30 day extension? 

Thank you! 

Regards ✌️

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Special Tourist Visa (STV) is not available to be applied for after arriving in Thailand on a Visa on Arrival; it must be obtained from your home country before traveling. If you arrive visa-exempt, you can stay for 30 days with the option to extend for an additional 30 days, totaling a maximum of 60 days.

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3 years ago

James ********

Nope...the STV is ONLY available from/in your HOME country.

If you arrive visa exempt thats 30 days plus added 30 extension = 60 days max and leave...ot get a correct visa for your stay if eligible in Thailand.

3 years ago

Khun ******

@James *******

but this normal VISA 30 days € 35 available at E-Visa ?? Only a few states have agreement with Thailand for Visa on Arival 30 days free no charge??

3 years ago

James ********

@Khun *****

you are confused. Enter visa exempt 30 days no fee

3 years ago

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Sander **********

@James *******

after the first extension you can apply for: Covid Extension😀

The Thai Immigration Bureau extended the deadline for the COVID extension applications to January 25, 2022. For foreigners who are currently in Thailand, regardless of your visa type or category, you are still allowed to request a 60-day COVID extension at any immigration office. The extension of stay will commence on the date of application. Please note that this extension of stay is not automatic, you must apply for this at your local immigration office and it will be at the discretion of the officer to approve the application.

James ********

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James ********

please do not count on the continuing granting of the COVID extensions. They will end and those granted will be given added scrutiny as to why they are still in Thailand...per recent published Orders ...

3 years ago

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