Can I extend my 2-month tourist visa in Thailand a month early?

Jun 25, 2022
2 years ago
Unmesh ********
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hey guys. currently in Thailand. and on a 2 month tourist visa. i wanted to extend for a month.

i still have around 4 weeks left on my tourist visa. but i wanted to get the extension process completed asap.

my hotel is ready to gimme a TM30, so can i visit a Immigration office this Monday and get the extension done? or will the Immigration office reject saying its too early??
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is currently on a 2-month tourist visa in Thailand and wishes to extend it for another month while they still have four weeks left. They are inquiring if they can complete the extension process at the Immigration office now, or if it would be considered too early. Comments from the community suggest that while most immigration offices allow extensions 30 to 45 days in advance, some may require you to wait until closer to the expiration date. There are options for a tourism extension or a Covid extension, but eligibility may vary based on nationality.
Ellie *******
Unfortunately, your choices would be as below unless you can meet other non-immigrant-type visas. Either case, you better to go to your local immigration office as late as possible.

- Apply for a tourism extension for 1900thb, you will get 7 days.

- TRY to apply for a Covid extension on or before 25 July. This may or may not be approved. If not approved, you will get a stamp that says "application is not approved, leave the Kingdom" within 7 days max.
Unmesh ********
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@Ellie ******
a little confused. do i have to get a 7 day tourism extension before i apply for the Covid one?

OR

i can directly apply. for Covid extension?
Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
You can try applying for the Covid extension first without applying for tourism for 7 days.
Ellie *******
What is your nationality? Some countries are not eligible for a 30 days tourism extension.

For general information about tourism extension is here
Unmesh ********
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Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
, then, unfortunately, you are not eligible for a 30days tourism extension.
Unmesh ********
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@Ellie ******
oh damn.. where are the countries listed on their site?
Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
, Currently, Not eligible for tourism extension countries are:

Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, Togo, Nigeria, Uganda
Unmesh ********
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@Ellie ******
i think i was wrong. i meant covid extension and not tourism extension.
Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
, please see the comment below
Unmesh ********
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@Ellie ******
whats the TM30 receipt? i got the TM30 form signed by the Hostel.
Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
That is it. The proof you are reported with TM30.

one of these
Unmesh ********
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@Ellie ******
yes they did it online. and gave me a screenshot. wud that be enough as a receipt?
Ellie *******
@Unmesh *******
if it's similar to one of the photo I put, it would be fine
Thongnaipan ******
@Ellie ******
Why did admin delete my identical pic then repost it minutes later?!
Ellie *******
@Thongnaipan *****
, You posted a bit older version. You should have got message
Brandon ************
It depends on the immigration office. Most will let you go 30 days before, and some even 45. But there are some that are very picky (Chonburi, Jomtien) that make you wait until the last few days.
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