# Hi, I am currently in Da Nang, Vietnam where there is no Thai embassy and consulate. Would it be possible to get a visa exemption when I arrive at the airport in Bangkok and then purchase a 30 day visa extension on the same day from the airport? Any advice is welcome! (I hold a British passport btw). Thank you and happy new year! :-)
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You can enter Thailand visa-free as a British passport holder and are eligible for a 30-day visa exemption upon arrival. However, you cannot purchase a visa extension at the airport; the extension needs to be done at a local immigration office in Thailand. Extensions can be applied for up to 30 days at your local immigration office, and itโs generally advised to apply for the extension a few days before your current exemption expires.