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Can I extend my 30-day Visa on Arrival in Thailand for another 30 days as a Canadian citizen?
Hello, I am a Canadian who arrived on a 30 day Visa on Arrival which will expire on May 5th. I have received a teaching job offer and I need to extend my visa in order to allow time to get all the requirements I need (police clearance, medical check etc). I have a trip planned to get my new visa to process work permit on May 28th if I go to Immigration can I extend my VOA for another 30 days? I’ve looked online and have heard you can only extend a VOA for 7 days. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Answer summary
A Canadian citizen can extend their Visa on Arrival (VOA) for an additional 30 days at a local Immigration Office in Thailand. Although there is a common misconception that the extension is limited to only 7 days, this is not the case for Canadians who are on a 30-day Visa Exempt Entry. It is advisable to go early to the immigration office, as it tends to be busy, and to ensure that you complete the process before your current visa expires.
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Ryan **********
OPOk thank you this group is very helpful! I appreciate the advice and clarification!
Robert *******
Monday mornings in Bangkok Immigration are always busy. Go early and take a book to spend the time.
Ryan **********
OPAlso how early should I do this. If I go tomorrow would there be any issues ? I’m in Bangkok in assuming I should not wait until the last day
Ryan **********
OPOk thank you very much. I was sweating bullets for a second there 🤣 just want to make sure I do everything correct
James ********
Go to Thai Immigration. You can extend for 30 days as a Canadian.
Robert *******
You heared correct. As a Canadian passport holder you do not have the VOA but the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry, an entry without a Visa. You can extend this once with 30 days at your local Immigration Office.
Maxim ***********
You can extend VOA for 30 days.
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