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Can I change a visa exemption to a tourist visa in Thailand?

Visa Exemption Tourist Visa Visa Extensions Thailand Immigration Australian Travel Requirements

Andrea *******************

asked Jan 27, 2022

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Hi there! Does anyone know if it is possible to change a visa exemption to a tourist visa in Thailand? 

Thank you!

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The post inquires about changing a visa exemption to a tourist visa while in Thailand. A commenter clarifies that if you're looking to extend your stay for tourism purposes, you can obtain a 30-day extension at a local immigration office, but to acquire a 60-day single entry tourist visa, you must do so outside of Thailand.

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Benjamin ******

I'm not sure what's being asked. If you're asking about getting a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, you can get that at your local immigration office.

If you are asking about getting a 60 day single entry tourist visa, those can only be acquired outside of Thailand.

5 years ago

Andrea *******************

@Benjamin *****

If I enter thailand as a tourist without a visa I will get a visa exemption, right? In this case, I will not be able to receive covid extension. Is that correct?

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Andrea ******************

>If I enter thailand as a tourist without a visa I will get a visa exemption, right?

Depends on your nationality. SOME people get 15 day visa on arrivals. MOST people get 30 day visa exempt. SOME people get

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/90 day bilateral agreements, and others require a visa before entering. See attached.

IF you are from a visa exempt country, you can get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism. In theory, you should be able to get a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, IF you apply under the current program AND it's still being sold AND the immigration officer agrees to sell it to you.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@MJ ******

you go on over to the immigration office that you use and ask them. No one knows the answer to that question at this time.

5 years ago

MJ ****

@Benjamin *****

hi Sir. I'll just want to ask. If the last stamp was in Cambodia as a tourist 30 days. Then did some multiple covid visa stamp already is it possible that he's eligible to get another covid extension?

5 years ago

Andrea *******************

@Benjamin *****

thank you very much for your help. I think I finally understand it

5 years ago