Can I apply for a visa exemption extension in Thailand, and what are the requirements?

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Oct 21, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi. I am from the UK.

1. Can I apply for a visa exemption extension at any point during my stay? Even on the second or third day? Or is that a bit sus?

2. Does it matter what reason I give for the extension on the form?

3. Is it known for a fact that the extension applies to 45 day visa exemptions? I have seen no mention of this from official sources, only about visas.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual from the UK inquired about applying for a visa exemption extension in Thailand shortly after arrival, the implications of the reason provided for the extension, and whether the extension is applicable to the 45-day visa exemption. According to community responses, one cannot typically apply for an extension just a couple of days after entering the country on a 45-day visa exempt entry, unless done in specific locations like Bangkok or Chiang Mai. It is confirmed that a 30-day extension can be granted on a visa exempt entry, and it is advisable to state 'tourism' as the reason for the extension application.

Tod *********

this is what you will need for your extension

2 years ago

Tod *********

1 - Not necessarily

you can apply for an extension at most offices when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp (So NO you can't do it just a couple days after you arrive on a 45 day visa exempt entry unless you did it in Bangkok or Chiang Mai <- two of the places that allow an extension when you have 45 days or less)

2 - you're here on an exempt entry as a TOURIST, write tourism

3- you can get ONE 30 day extension on a visa exempt entry that hasn't changed

2 years ago

Alex ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

Thank you! I am in Bangkok, so I'm in luck with getting an extension early on then.

2 years ago

Tod *********

Well spotted

@Brandon ***********

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@Alex *******

in Bangkok you go here to get the 30 day extension on your visa exempt entry

There are copy shops on either side of the immigration office on the 3rd floor at IT Square.

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2 years ago

Alex *******

@Tod ********

Does Bangkok immigration require a TM30 for the 30 day extension or is it enough to just state an address?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Alex ******

, usually they don't ask for TM30 receipt for 30 days tourism extension in Bangkok.

2 years ago

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Ellie *******