Can I extend my 30-day visa stamp in Thailand to 60 days immediately after arrival?

Thai Visa Extension 30-Day Visa Non-Immigrant Visa Immigration Office Thailand Tourism Visa Visa Regulations Expat Advice

October 1, 2022

2 years ago

Pat ****

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I arrived yesterday in Thailand and got the 30 days stamp (German Citizen)

Can I go now already to the immigration office to extend by 30 days more (to have 60 days in total) or do I have to do that just before I have to leave the country.

If I do it now, do I get the full 60 days in total or will it be the days I have used from my 30 days entry stamp +30 days?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A German citizen who just arrived in Thailand on a 30-day entry stamp can apply for a 30-day extension at a local immigration office, including immediately after arrival. While some offices may have specific regulations, many allow extensions at any time during the 30 days, meaning the full 60 days can be obtained without losing any days. However, it's advisable to check local immigration office rules as practices may vary, particularly in certain locations.

James ********

These are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay. Ask your Thai immigration office for their list of requirements me

2 years ago

James ********

YES you will get the 30 days extension of stay...go to the Thai immigration office near you.

Some like Jomtien only accept the extension application when you are in your last week of your stamped in permission to stay.

Most Thai immigration offices allow it now for your extension of stay.

2 years ago

Pat ****

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@James *******

Thank you. I am in Chiang Mai und would go to the Chiang Mai office. Do you know if they allow it as early as this?

2 years ago

James ********

@Pat ***

Yes...go anytime after Arrival for the 30 days extension of stay. 1900 Thai baht fee.

2 years ago

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James ********

Willem ****

It depend on the immigration. I did read that some immigrations accept only request within the last week. Its always best practise to check the local requirements first. With 70+ immigrations there are many differences.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

You can apply for a 30 days tourism extension anytime now at your local immigration office except at Jomtien, Hua Hin, and some other offices. Some offices accept tourism extension applications within the last 1-2 weeks.

A tourism extension of 30 days will be added (=top-up) to your current stamp. There would be no downside to applying for your tourism extension in advance, you wouldn't 'lose' any day by applying earlier.

2 years ago

Pat ****

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@Ellie ******

I am in Chiang Mai. So I would go to the Chiang Mai office. Do you know if they do it so far in advance?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

Denis SD, for tourism extension, 1 week until your stamp expires.

2 years ago

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Ellie *******

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