Can I extend my 45-day visa exemption in Thailand before it expires?

Visa Extension US Citizen in Thailand Visa Exemption Thailand Immigration Covid Visa Extensions

Jun 10, 2021

3 years ago

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Hello eveyones i want to know i am in Bangkok now  i  am tourist US citizen i was traveled with out Visa when i entered in Thailand they stamped 45 days on my US passport so my on my passport the date not expire yet still have 20 days left to extend i want to know can i extend earlier another 60 days and i have to wait for the date expire or what? Thanks everyones for reply

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US tourist with a 45-day visa exemption in Thailand can apply for a 30-day extension at any immigration office for a fee of 1900 THB before the original visa exemption expires. After obtaining the initial extension, there is also an option to apply for a 60-day Covid extension for another 1900 THB. Travelers have shared positive experiences of receiving extensions without issues, suggesting it is possible to extend early.

Love *****************

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Thanks yall

3 years ago

Mike *********

I did my 14 day ASQ then went to immigration 12 days later they gave me 60 day extension no questions asked, they also said to call again for another extension later, came in on 30 + 15.

3 years ago

Jeremy ********

Just ride the Covid wave until it stops

3 years ago

Greg ********

I think you first need to get the 30 day extension at any Immigration office for 1900 THB. You can go and get that now and not wait until the expiry date of your 45-day visa Exempt. If you want to extend after that the 60 Day Covid Extension for another 1900 THB

3 years ago

Pat *********

Haha, crikey. You've been through it all then!

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Pat ********

The cancelling retirement and getting Non-B is a long funny story. Too much for here. Two flights to Singapore and a bus border run to Cambodia.

3 years ago

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Pat *********

@Greg *******

I didn't correct you, what you said it definitely correct for a number of offices - I just wanted to be annoying and say there are some offices that will give you a Covid extension immediately. Maybe that's the case re; payments. At Phatthalung it was only one payment and you don't need to return (I heard some offices make you return after two weeks, which is a bit strange).

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Pat ********

I know you did not correct me :-) I have seen a lot of offices give "Under consideration" as you say - means you stay local or have to travel back. Immigration is strange and depends on the office. I was on a retirement extension and got offered a role I always wanted. To get my extension cancelled was a nightmare - in end had to pay an agent for under the table. Now on BOI visa and it is so easy. Immigration is a conundrum inside a maze.

3 years ago

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Pat *********

Not true, you can get the 60 day Covid-19 visa straight away, did it Phatthalung for 1900 baht. Paying 1900 for a 30 day visa when you get a 60 doesn't really make much sense.

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Pat ********

I think it depends which immigration office. Some insist you do the 30 day first and others can go straight to 60 day covid. Happy to be corrected but that is what I have seen posted.. Agree with the payment but some Imm office might want the 2 payments?

3 years ago

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Love *****************

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@Greg *******

I still have 23 days left the expire date is

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/21 so do u think can I extend it now ? Thanks

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Love ****************

Pretty sure you can but better check. It has been quite some time since I did it but I know I went early in my 30 days as I wanted to go off travelling.

3 years ago

Love *****************

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@Greg *******

thanks

3 years ago

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Love *****************

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