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Can I extend my multiple entry visa in Thailand instead of doing a border run?

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Hi all, I'm here from Australia on a multiple entry visa which means i can stay for six months but have to leave every 2 months. As my plan is to stay for a total of 5 months, does anyone know if at 4 months I can go to an immigration office and request a 1 month extension rather than do a border run?

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The consensus among commenters is that you cannot directly request a one-month extension at the immigration office after four months on a multiple-entry visa. Instead, you need to exit Thailand after your 60-day stay and then return, at which point you can apply for another 60 days plus a potential 30-day extension for a total of five months.

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Ant ***********

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I’m here now on a

6 month Multi entry EVisa

After 60 days - go to the nearest immigration & fill in what is needed pay 1900 Baht

After 90 days , yes you need to leave Thailand & return

I did a border run from

Hua Hin - Ranong - Myanmar all done in one day - cost is 5300 baht and is about a 12 hour day

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Graham ******

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No you cannot, exit after 60 days and re-enter then do your second 60 plus a 30 day extension for your 5 months

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Lloyd ********

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I think she is asking 60, border hop, 60 + 30 extension, so yes, she can.She is aware she has to leave at least once at the 60 day mark.

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Graham ******

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you're right, I miscounted then proposed exactly what she wants to do

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Jacquii ******

Jacquii ******

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Brilliant, thanks Graham and Lloyd, that's exactly what I want to hear

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You are stamped in each time for 60 days which can be extended by 30. To stay 4 months you will have to do 1 border run.

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Lloyd ********

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Guessing you are on a multi-entry tourist visa? If so, then each entry can be extended by 30 days.

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