Can I extend my 30-day exemption visa before it expires in Thailand?

30-Day Exemption Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Tourist Visa NON-O Visa Visa Application Process

Jul 30, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry, if I’m repeating a previously asked question. I arrived on a 30 day exemption visa and intend to extend another 30 days. Can I go to immigration and extend prior to my last day or do I have to apply for the extension on the day my exemption expires which is August 15. Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can apply for a 30-day extension on your exemption visa at any time within the last 30 days of your current visa stamp, including before it expires. The extension will simply be added to your remaining days, and you will not lose any time.

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Greg **********

You can do it right away. They will just add it to your existing time.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Greg *********

As long as you're not in Jomtien you can 😛

2 years ago

Teddy ***********

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@Tod ********

thank you 🙏🏼

2 years ago

Teddy ***********

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@Tod ********

awesome! And to confirm, I need to bring my passport, a passport photo, a hotel statement where I am staying and 1900 baht?

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Teddy **********

you follow the guideline on the sheet Ellie posted and you should be fine.

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Tod *********

Greg **********

In Korat my wife had no problems.

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Greg **********

Ellie *******

most immigration offices accept 30 days tourism extension within the last 30 days of your current stamp. And 30 days tourism extension is added (top-up) to your stamp, you wouldn't 'lose' any day when you apply for it in advance. You can go to apply anytime now.

Here is general information for 30 days tourism extension

2 years ago

Teddy ***********

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@Ellie ******

thank you. I will be in Samui on Monday and will check the I/O requirements online

2 years ago

Ellie *******

But Pattaya and a few more offices accept tourism extension within the last week of your stamp. Check with your local immigration office.

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Ellie *******

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