Hi, I’m due to visit Thailand at the end of November. If I enter using the 30 day visa exemption scheme (I’m a UK passport holder), is it possible to extend my visa for a further 30 days? And if so how do I do this?
I’ve looked at applying for the 60 day tourist visa in the UK but as far as I can tell you have to have proof of flights from the UK (as well as exit flights) and I was planning on flying to Singapore and then travelling through Malaysia to Thailand. Is that correct that I can only get a 60 day tourist visa if I have a direct flight from the UK?
Finally, is another option to exit Thailand to another country and then return? Would I be able to get a second 30 day visa exception if I did this? And would there be any minimum amount of time that I would have to be out of Thailand for eg could I return the next day?
Many thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
As a UK passport holder entering Thailand under the 30-day visa exemption scheme, you can extend your stay for an additional 30 days at any Immigration Office. While applying for a 60-day tourist visa from the UK generally requires proof of onward travel, it suffices to have a flight to a neighboring country rather than a direct flight back to the UK. If you exit Thailand and re-enter, you can receive another 30-day visa exemption, with the stipulation that some borders may require a minimum overnight stay before re-entry.
