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Can I extend my 30-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?

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Apr 14, 2021

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Nicholas ******

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If you are going to Thailand on the visa exempt method, are you allowed to do the 30 day extension? Thanks:)

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Yes, if you enter Thailand via the visa exempt method, you can apply for a one-time 30-day extension. The consensus among the community suggests that this is generally allowed, although some embassies may provide inconsistent information. Additionally, it is noted that while a visa exempt entry can be extended, there are limitations on converting this entry to other visa types unless eligible. Some users recommend obtaining a Tourist Visa (TR) instead for a longer stay and easier extension options.

Brahim ******

Yes just done it last week

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Scot *******

Is it true that the visa free entry cannot be converted to another visa, such as a retirement visa or a step below that to move to the retirement visa?

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Scot *******

Is there anyone else who could provide an answer that is informative? Thank you

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Benjamin ******

you can convert a visa exempt to other visas if you qualify and the immigration office is willing to work with you

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- thank you. Is that a change? Because as I recalled for the several times we were there over the past 3 years it wasn't an option, just a 30 day extension. USA visa free entry.

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Bobby ********

Scot Smith. It's always been an option, but often it's a tight squeeze, as some visas need a 30-day under consideration period. The 60+30 TR is a more comfortable option

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Brahim ******

wrong

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Scot *******

- insightful comment. Thank you.

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Brahim ******

most welcome

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Tim ***********

I asked the same question and I believe the answer is about 99% yes. However, many have recommended going for the TR visa for 60 days so that is what I am going to do just to be really safe.

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Andy ********

good idea, you are preparing the paperwork for the Certificate of Entry you may as well get a Tourist Visa. You can also extend the Tourist Visa for 30 days.

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Andrew ************

Thai embassy inmanila said no

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Benjamin ******

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never listen to what an embassy says about extensions and never listen to what an immigration office says about getting an visa outside the country 🙂

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Steve *********

1900 baht, I believe.

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Rene *****

Yes

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Nicholas ******

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Thank you all, appreciate it:)

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Stuart *********

Yes. One time 30 day extension. After that then options are limited to a valid reason for a long term extension or a “unable to travel due to Covid” extension

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Daniel ************

sure

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Will ************

Yes

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