Can I apply for a visa extension at the Thai embassy in the UK before traveling to Thailand?

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Apr 9, 2023

2 years ago

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Travelling from the uk to Thailand in December, can I apply to the Thai embassy in the uk for a 30 day visa extension making a 60 day visa in oct/ nov before my arrival in December??????

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You cannot apply for a visa extension before entering Thailand. The Thai embassy in the UK only issues visas, such as a 60-day tourist visa, which you can obtain prior to your travel. Extensions must be applied for in person at a local immigration office in Thailand after you have entered the country.

Bob **********

2 years ago

Lisa ********************

No. But you can apply for TR60 , 60 day visa, before you fly. Takes about 7 days and is valid for 3 months

2 years ago

Myles *******

How would u be able to apply for an extension of the visa exempt stamp before u even get it🤦‍♂️

2 years ago

Tammy **************

I wish there was a 90 day tourist visit

2 years ago

Rich *****

2 years ago

Brian *********

Just get a 60 day tourist visa from the embassy, you can then extend your stay by a another 30 days by applying at the immigration office where your staying giving you 90 days in Thailand

2 years ago

Steve *******

Extentions of stay are applied for in Thailand at your local Immigration Office. The fee is 1900bt. You can apply for a 60 day tourist evisa from the RTE London before you arrive in Thailand.

2 years ago

Eran *************

At the Thai embassy/consulate you can apply for 90 days

2 years ago

Paul *******

@Eran ************

Yes you apply for a 60 day tourist visa or 6 month multiple entry tourist visa. Each entry can be extended for 30 days. A final tip - don't take anything Steve Greir has to say seriously. The dude is a nut job who advocates breaking immigration laws and looks down on Thais and Cambodians.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Eran ************

Only if you qualify for a Non Immigrant visa.

2 years ago

Eran *************

@Steve ******

yes

2 years ago

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Eran *************

Stuart *********

No. You can apply for a tourist visa prior to arrival and get 60 days on entry or you just come over with your passport and get a 30 day stamp on arrival. You can extend that once for 30 days at a local immigration office for 1,900 baht (Approx £45).

2 years ago

Brandon ************

You can't apply for extensions anywhere except at immigration in person. You don't have anything to extend if you haven't entered the country.

Embassies only issue visas and you can apply for a 60 day tourist visa at the embassy.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

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How can a UK citizen apply for a visa to stay in Thailand for 90 days?

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