Can I extend a visa on arrival in Thailand if I hold a Maltese passport?

Visa on Arrival Thailand Visa Rules Visa Extension Maltese Passport Immigration

March 13, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys. I hold a Maltese passport and paid for a two week visa on arrival at the airport. Do you know if I am eligible to extend it? I am hoping to stay at least one month. Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Visa on arrivals in Thailand cannot be extended. If you are hoping to stay for a month, you might need to look into obtaining a different visa before your arrival or consider exiting and re-entering Thailand with a new visa.

Michael ********

Are you related to a Robert Micaleff who i used to work in Brazil with

3 years ago

Valerie **********

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@Michael *******

im from Malta and Micallef is a very common surname there :) coincidentally I do know a Robert Micallef, he was my colleague at Vodafone Malta

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Valerie *********

i do know its a common name, no he is shipyard worker

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Garrett ***********

No, visa on arrivals are not able to be extended in country.

3 years ago

Valerie **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Garrett **********

so I shouldn't bother even going to the immigration office? 😥

3 years ago

Valerie **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So basically they take my money them reject it?

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Valerie *********

The rejection gives you an additional 7 days to leave the country.

3 years ago

Valerie **********

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@Garrett **********

ah! Interesting. So I can go a day before my visa expires?

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Valerie *********

yes.

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

@Valerie *********

you can apply for an extension at a local immigration office. If they accept the application it will be denied and you will be given 7 days to leave the country. Not all offices will do this and it’s up to the discretion of the immigration officer you apply to.

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Stuart *********

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