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Can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand shortly after arrival?

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Dec 10, 2022

2 years ago

Karen ****

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Can I apply for an extension soon (a week or so) after arriving in Thailand? Australian passport so have a 45 day visa exemption and going to apply for an extension. I have a copy of our TM30 from our host who we are with for 1 month (within the 1st 45 days) after that we want to move around a bit so hoping to get the extension while we are at here. In Chiang Rai. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An Australian passport holder can apply for a visa extension in Thailand shortly after arriving, typically within 30 days prior to the expiration of their initial visa stamp. In Chiang Rai, a TM30 form is usually required for extension applications, similar to Chiang Mai. Travelers can also consider options like obtaining a 60-day visa from Laos and then extending it in Thailand for a total of 90 days.

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Chuck *******

Go to Laos get 60 days sticker visa and get additional30 days In Thailand. 90 days Max 👍🏼

2 years ago

Sid *******

@Chuck ******

thanks

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Sid *******

Jeremy ********

If you’re in bkk you can go right when you land in BKK as long as you land during immigration business hours and you can make it there before they close….

2 years ago

Stuart *********

Most offices allow 30 days prior. I’m assuming Chiang Rai will require a TM30 because Chiang Mai do (happy to be corrected). Chiang Mai allow 45 days prior. I don’t know the policy for Chiang Rai. Perhaps they will too. Whatever office they’ll add on the days to your existing stamp.

2 years ago

Karen ****

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@Stuart ********

thank you

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