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Can I extend my 30-day visa in Thailand on a Monday if it expires on a Sunday?

Visa Extension Thailand Immigration 30-Day Visa Overstay Thai Holidays NON-O Visa

Allan ******

asked Jul 25, 2022

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A simple question.

After being stuck on Oz for the last two years I came in on a 30 day on arrival intending to extend for 30 more.

My first 30 day stamp ends on a Sunday.

Can I go to Immigration on the Monday to extend without being on over stay or must I go on the previous Friday?

If I go Friday will the stamp extend from the Sunday date which will expire the day I fly out or from the Friday which will put on overstay?

Thanks in advance, love your work.

Answer summary

If your 30-day visa stamp expires on a Sunday, you can go to the immigration office on Monday to extend your stay without being considered as overstaying, as it is the first working day after the closure. However, it is advisable to visit on Friday to avoid potential crowds on Monday. If you choose to go on Friday, your extension will be added to your current stay, meaning you won't lose any days of your current visa.

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James ********

Thursday and Friday JULY 28, 29 are Thai holidays. Thai immigration offices are CLOSED.

4 years ago

Graham ******

@James *******

The OP said expiring on a Sunday but not which one so with this holiday looming and the extension can be applied for up to 30 days before required best to do it now.

Gooddy *******

think you mean July.

James ********

Yes JULY... thank you

4 years ago

Ellie *******

If you go on Monday, 1 day later than your stamped date, technically you are on overstay. you will get a stamp which says 1 day overstay fine is waived due to the office being closed. You can apply for the next extension with no problem.

Tourism extension is added to your current stamp, which means top-up. You wouldn't lose any day from applying in advance. You can go anytime now, no need to wait until the last day.

4 years ago

Robert *******

Sunday is the Immigration Office closed, so no problem to go on monday as first working day after closure. But it could be busy on mondays, best is to go friday and the Extension of Stay is added to your current stay.

4 years ago