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Can I extend my 30-day entry on a visa exemption to 60 days in Thailand?
Mar 20, 2025
a year ago
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi members..
Regarding the 60 day Visa exempt and passport exempt. Once I get inside Thailand on my Passport for 30 days can I apply for 60 extension. I believe there is a Travel 180 day visa.
Is this correct..
Please just sensible and helpful advice 👍. Cheers
Regarding the 60 day Visa exempt and passport exempt. Once I get inside Thailand on my Passport for 30 days can I apply for 60 extension. I believe there is a Travel 180 day visa.
Is this correct..
Please just sensible and helpful advice 👍. Cheers
TLDR : Answer Summary
You can currently enter Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption and extend your stay by 30 days at a local immigration office for a fee of 1,900 baht. However, there are no options for a 60-day extension for visa-exempt entries. Additionally, it is advisable to consider getting the appropriate visa for longer stays, especially given the stricter immigration controls.
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Rob **********
At this point in time it is still 60 days visa exempt on entry and you can extend that for another 30 days at your local immigration office for 1,900 baht. There is talk in regards to reverting back to 30 days visa exempt, but only talk at the moment. There is no 60 day extension available for visa exempt only 30 days.
Gianluca ******
@Rob *********
next month or at least this summer a lot of countries will be removed from visa exemption and everybody will come back to 30 daysThis is only thanks to those who committed crimes and had no respect for Thai and their host country
Rob **********
@Gianluca *****
well it seems you know exactly what the Government is thinking before they do, quick tip just wait for the official announcement before you actually start telling everyone what is going to happen.Gianluca ******
@Rob *********
I see how much Thai are stressed by farang and everybody want change this exemption quickly before next high seasonReply to
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Robert *******
@Rob *********
Yes, people can apply for the 60 day Extension of Stay based on visiting Thai family after using the Visa Exempt Entry.Rob **********
@Robert ******
yes that is correct and that is a one off, but the OP didn’t mention that, my answer was only in relation to his question regarding visa exemption.Reply to
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James ********
How long do you really want to stay in Thailand?
How long have you been in Thailand in 2023, 2024 ? I assume that you are now in Australia.
I urge you to get the correct Thai Visa for your visits to Thailand and your Thai partner.
Thai Immigration Officers are cracking down on those who have been using the Visa Exempt Entry with extension and border runs to Stay in Thailand.
As you appear to have a business in Australia, Suggest you look at the New DTV Visa for Workcation. It's a 5 year multiple entry visa.
How long have you been in Thailand in 2023, 2024 ? I assume that you are now in Australia.
I urge you to get the correct Thai Visa for your visits to Thailand and your Thai partner.
Thai Immigration Officers are cracking down on those who have been using the Visa Exempt Entry with extension and border runs to Stay in Thailand.
As you appear to have a business in Australia, Suggest you look at the New DTV Visa for Workcation. It's a 5 year multiple entry visa.
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I have retired. Still in Sydney. Want to come for 90 days then back home. For medical reasons. Then come back later in the year
Paul *******
@Peter ********
There is a 60 day tourist visa available before you leave your home country. Then a 30 day extension at immigration for 1900 baht. Just count the days correct and book your flight accordingly. Day of arrival is day 1 day of departure is counted tooGraham ******
@Peter ********
It sounds like a Non-O Retirement Visa (for over 50s) is the Visa that best suits your requirements as it will give you 90 days on entry (single entry)Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
still looking mate 👌James ********
@Peter ********
you've got the helpful answers and options. What is it you are looking for?Reply to
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James ********
@Peter ********
then get a Thai tourist visa from the Thai Embassy in Sydney using the Evisa online application system. That gives you 60 days on arrival Plus the 30 day extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.James ********
The second time you arrive into Thailand may be questioned by Thai Immigration Officers. They appear to be getting strict on allowing several times entry into Thailand using Visa Exempt Entry, tourist visa and extensions.
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Phil ******
@Peter ********
currently 60 days Visa Exempt. You may also extend for 30 days. If you have a medical reason your doctor can do an unfit to travel medical certificate and you can apply for a medical visaReply to
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James ********
Many of your fellow AU expats have obtained the DTV visa for their many visits to Thailand.
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Lloyd ********
At the moment, you would be stamped in for 60 days visa exempt, and you could apply for a 30 day extension.
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