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Can I extend my 30-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
Visa extensionVisa exempt entryThailand immigrationNon-O VisaImmigration officeLak SiMaldives passportTourist visaVisa on Arrival (VOA)
May 21, 2023
3 years ago
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi,
A very quick question. Looking forward to hearing from you guys who are more informed about this.
For those on visa exempt 30 days (on arrival visa), can extend it, correct?
If yes, is it by, at most, 30 days?
( because some articles mention it's 7 days)
Do I go to the immigration in Lak Si? Do please suggest the best in your opinion and what I must have on me when I'm going there.
šš¼ I've Googled it too.. but I'm getting mixed information.
So, I thought I'll try to ask here too, since I'm positively sure there are people who know about it well.
A very quick question. Looking forward to hearing from you guys who are more informed about this.
For those on visa exempt 30 days (on arrival visa), can extend it, correct?
If yes, is it by, at most, 30 days?
( because some articles mention it's 7 days)
Do I go to the immigration in Lak Si? Do please suggest the best in your opinion and what I must have on me when I'm going there.
šš¼ I've Googled it too.. but I'm getting mixed information.
So, I thought I'll try to ask here too, since I'm positively sure there are people who know about it well.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, you can extend your visa-exempt entry by 30 days at a local immigration office in Thailand for a fee of 1,900 baht. It is advisable to visit the IT Square Laksi immigration office, where you will need to have certain documents, including a TM30 address registration. Make sure you entered Thailand on a visa-exempt entry, as those on a Visa on Arrival are not eligible for this extension. You can either make an appointment or walk-in to the immigration office.
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James ********
The 7 days ORDER TO LEAVE THAILAND WITHIN 7 DAYS...is NOT š« what you want. Apply for the 30 days extension of stay.
The 7 days is ONLY granted if you're not eligible for the 30 day extension of stay.
The 7 days is ONLY granted if you're not eligible for the 30 day extension of stay.
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
thanks for the tip ššš»Ellie *******
@James *******
, 7 days stamp is NOT an extension.James ********
@Ellie ******
thank you... My error. It's an ORDER to leave Thailand within 7 days.Reply to
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Stuart *********
You can extend a visa exempt entry by 30 days at a local immigration office for 1,900 baht.
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
much thanks)) appreciate the responseReply to
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Ellie *******
It totally depends on your nationality. Visa-exempt and Visa On Arrival are different.
If you entered on exactly visa-exempt, you are eligible for 30 days tourism extension. And you are going to go to IT square Laksi plaza to apply.
But if you enter on VOA or visa waiver, you cannot apply for a tourism extension.
If you entered on exactly visa-exempt, you are eligible for 30 days tourism extension. And you are going to go to IT square Laksi plaza to apply.
But if you enter on VOA or visa waiver, you cannot apply for a tourism extension.
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ellie ******
visa exempt. I was not fully sure of the duration of extension but Mr. James Miller just clarified that. Hope response is very helpful too. Appreciated much šš»šš»Reply to
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James ********
What is your passport nation?
Did you enter Thailand.. Visa Exempt Entry or VOA Visa on Arrival Entry?
Did you enter Thailand.. Visa Exempt Entry or VOA Visa on Arrival Entry?
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
Maldivian. Sorry I forgot to mention it in the post.Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you very much šš»
James ********
You can make an appointment.. see Link above.
James ********
@Shamrah ******
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/*************************************************************
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James ********
These are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay... Be sure to have a TM30 address registration on file with Thai Immigration
James ********
@Shamrah ******
as you have a passport from the Maldives, you entered Thailand VISA EXEMPT.You can get a 30 day extension of stay at the IT SQUARE Laksi Thai Immigration office in Bangkok.
Shamrah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
thanks much, I just came across this information in Google maps just a few minutes back. I'm trying to figure out if i need an appointment or just go there without one. Thanks for the helpful response ššš» Much appreciated
Ellie *******
@Shamrah ******
you can book online, but you also can do walk-in.********************************************
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