Can I extend my 30-day tourist visa early in Thailand?

Mar 12, 2023
2 years ago
Onuma **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi group, my tourist visa will expire next month 9 April. Can I do my extension 30 days tourist visa early? (Example: tomorrow)
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A user inquired about extending their 30-day tourist visa before its expiration on April 9. Responses indicated that early extension is generally possible. Key points include: - Extensions can typically be done up to 30 days before the visa expiry. - Specific procedures and required documents vary by immigration office. - Recommendations include bringing a passport-sized photo, copies of relevant passport pages, payment, and patience. Mentioned offices include IT Square Laksi and Chaengwattana government complex. Different offices may have unique rules regarding how many days before expiry an extension can be applied for, but many allow for 30 to 45 days.
Stuart *********
Each office has different allowances of days prior to your stamp running out. Most allow 30 days. Some allow 45 days. Some only 7.

If you specify what office youโ€™ll use then someone may be able to tell you their specific policy.
Onuma **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
will be going to Bangkok (Immigration Division 1)
Stuart *********
@Onuma *********
Bangkok allow 45 days prior.
Mike ******
Normally 5 days before expiry in my experience-but others saying different ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿค” for tourist visa
Phil ********
Tomorrow or straightaway is fine as they add the days from your "until" date stamped in.

Only ONE 30 day extension possible, then you must leave LOS

IT Square Laksi, 3rd floor for visa exempt entry stamp extension

Chaengwattana government complex, counter J ; if you actually have a bought & paid for 60 day TR visa

you need to bring:

** your passport (Duh) ๐Ÿ™„

*passport size photo

*signed in blue ink copy of passport information page

*signed in blue ink copy of entry stamp

* print out copy of visa (if applicable)

* 1,900 baht

* infinite patience with a smile

(photo and copy services available there)

Your hotel or residence should have filed your TM 30

#go early in the morning

# fill in 3 forms available at the office

# your address & local phone number

# don't wear a tank top or flip flops / shorts (though some do-- 555

smile for their web cam ๐Ÿ˜
Graham ******
Steve ********
Yes you can do it now
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