Can I extend my 30-day visa exemption in Thailand for another 30 days?

Thailand Visa Extension Visa Exemption Immigration Rules Covid-19 Visa Regulations

Sep 8, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello everyone, 

I need something to clarify: I have arrived to Thailand on a 30 days exempt, can I extend it at the immigration for another 30 days,  taking into consideration that Covid extensions are no more ..? This is my second exemption stamp this year.

Thanks for your help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about extending a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand, questioning if an additional 30 days can be granted considering recent changes due to the end of Covid-19 extensions. Several commenters confirm that extensions are possible, highlighting that the extension fee is ฿1,900 baht and advising users to bring passport photos. However, one commenter updates that extensions from the visa exemption may no longer be available without an embassy letter.

Natalia ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Update from today: visa extension from exempt is no more. They ask for the Embassy letter, bummer !

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Natalia *******

what nationality?

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

Jeremy ********

Yes as soon as you land if it’s within the working hours of immigration you can go and apply for a 30 day extension…Cost is ฿1,900 baht and bring passport pics with you, the paperwork you can fill out there

2 years ago

Graham ******

Yes you can just once

2 years ago

Stuart *********

You can get an extension on each entry. It’s irrelevant how many times you enter per year.

2 years ago

Kay ********************

@Stuart ********

So I can come in with exemption multiple times a year and get 30 days extension each time without any problems? Does it matter how long between the time I left and re-enter each time?

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Kay *******************

The amount of times you can enter without problems is debatable. There is no time limit of how long you’re out of the country and getting back in. Some border crossings take 5-10 minutes to leave and come back. If you’re allowed back in visa exempt (up to the individual immigration officer) you can get an extension for 30 days once.

2 years ago

Kay ********************

@Stuart ********

Thank you 🙏

2 years ago

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Kay ********************

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