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Can I extend a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand to stay for 85 days?

Tourist Visa Thailand Visa Visa Extension eVisa Immigration Visa Rules

Brian ***********

asked Sep 19, 2026

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I am trying to apply for a tourist evisa to stay in Thailand for 85 days. Im in Canada. 

Assuming i can use a 60 day visa and get a 30 extension from immigration when i am there. 

Is this correct ?  Extension in country  ? That i show ticket for 85 days , and accommodation for the same. 

The website questionnaire is quite confusing for a 65 year old. 

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated.

Answer summary

The user seeks clarification on applying for a tourist eVisa for Thailand from Canada, aiming to stay for 85 days using a 60-day visa with a 30-day extension. They ask if this is possible, highlighting confusion with the application process.

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Terry *********

Yes you can Brian ive done before

a month ago

Toms ******

Brian, I am from Canada also. Been here in Thailand on retirement visa 10 years. Been following this group for a long time as well. My advice is to talk with Tod Daniels for the best advice. Advice you can trust to be correct.

a month ago

NT ********

Toms Hope following

a month ago

Dca *****

since you are over 50 Years old, if your bank account balance is at least ฿800k Thai Baht (or in foreign currency equivalence) or your monthly income is at least ฿65k Thai Baht, then perhaps Apply for a Non–O E–Visa based on over 50 Years old instead of a SETV and that would give you 90 Days Stay covering your planned stay of 85 Days

a month ago

Russell ********

Dca Dca what kind of tourist has a Thai bank account or that kind of cash for a 3 week stay ?!

a month ago

Graham ******

Russell Boyman who said Thai bank account?

a month ago

Dca *****

Russell Boyman it's an option for the OP who stated he planned a Stay for 85 Days

As for a tourist on an 3 week stay (Less than 30 Days), then if holding a Passport from 1 of 74 possible countries, then that Tourist making Entry into Thailand doesn't need much and definitely not a Thai Bank Account

As for applying for any Thai E–Visa at a Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate outside Thailand, also No Need for a Thai Bank Account, but need a bank account with the minimum bank account balance, depending on the type of Thai E–Visa they are applying for

I made the suggestion of a Non–O E–Visa to avoid the hassle of going to a local Thai Immigration Office for an Extension of Stay during their tourist visit inside Thailand that is planned for 85 Days

a month ago

Brian ***********

Dca Dca then i need to fill out an even more confusing document. Proof of insurance ( don't have it yet ) and this is just over the top to come on a 3 month holiday .

a month ago

Dca *****

Brian Schroeder No insurance required or requested for a Non–O E–Visa

a month ago

Tod *********

No problem at all showing your onward travel at 85 days and no problem at all showing your hotel booked for that long either when you apply for the Visa online.

You will come in, get stamped in for 60 days on a single entry tourist visa, and then take the 30 day extension you can get at the immigration office where you stay for 1900 baht

a month ago

Brian ***********

@Tod ********

how about if i book for a few days and travel around Thailand to various unconfirmed locations ?

Then the hotel booking thing gets very confusing.

So , do i need show 85 days worth of bookings , or just a day at arrival hotel.

My experience says booking rooms online can be very disappointing and i will move to a better place asap.

a month ago