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Can I extend an unused Thai visa before it expires?

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Mar 29, 2025

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Hi Y'all, is there anyway to extend a visa you haven't used yet? It will expire soon...just wondering if there's a way I don't have to reapply for a new one?

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It is not possible to extend a visa issued by the Thai embassy or consulate if it has not been used by its expiration date. Once expired, you must reapply for a new visa. It's a case of 'use it or lose it!'

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When a visa is issued by the Thai embassy/consulate, there is an expiration date on the visa. You must use the visa to enter Thailand by that date. There is no way to extend it. If you have not used it by then, it is done and you will have to apply for a new visa.

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