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Can I Extend My 30 Day Visa Exemption in Thailand Without Leaving?
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding extending my stay in Thailand.
I am a UK national and entered Thailand with the 30 day visa exemption, which is due to run out Sunday the 23rd. I am receiving conflicting advice about wether I can extend this for a further 30 days by going to my local immigration office (Khon Kaen), and being told that I need to leave the country to do a visa run.
Does anybody know if it is possible to extend my stay with the visa exemption?
Thankyou in advance!
I am a UK national and entered Thailand with the 30 day visa exemption, which is due to run out Sunday the 23rd. I am receiving conflicting advice about wether I can extend this for a further 30 days by going to my local immigration office (Khon Kaen), and being told that I need to leave the country to do a visa run.
Does anybody know if it is possible to extend my stay with the visa exemption?
Thankyou in advance!
Answer summary
A UK national seeking to extend their 30-day visa exemption in Thailand can apply for a 30-day extension at the Khon Kaen Immigration Office. The process is straightforward and typically costs 1,900 THB, allowing the traveler to stay without needing to leave the country.
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Robert *******
You can apply for the 30 day Extension of Stay at Khon Kaen Immigration Office located at bus terminal 3.
Cost 1.900 Thb.
Cost 1.900 Thb.
Robert *******
In case you need to organize a visa run, behind Immigration every 40 minutes the bus leaves to Mukdahan, Laos border. Buy the 153 Thb at the booth in the middle.
Bobby ********
You'll need to get a photo, and copies of your passport ID page, copy of entry stamp, and copy of TM6 departure card
Rosie **********
OP@Robert ******
Darren Low somebody who works where I am currently staying contacted the local office and that’s when I was told I needed to leave the country. Is the extension at the discretion of the individual immigration officers? Or has my request maybe got confused in translation with the office?Rosie **********
OP@Robert ******
okay that’s a relief! Thankyou so much.Activity
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