Can I extend my SETV for an additional 60 days on arrival in Thailand?

SETV visa extension Thailand visa rules visa on arrival immigration policy

Jul 30, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for all the information provided on this page, very useful. 

If I was to apply for the SETV for 30 days on arrival, would I be able to apply for an additional 60 days on arrival, or do I need to wait until a later time to apply for an extra 30 days (to a total of 90 days).

I am trying to figure this out before I buy a plane ticket, and book a hotel.

Thank you so much

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) grants you an initial stay of 60 days upon arrival in Thailand. After this period, you can apply for a 30-day extension. It is clarified that there's a distinction between 'visa on arrival' and the SETV, which is crucial to avoid confusion. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the immigration officer, leading to concerns about potential denial based on subjective grounds.

Ivan ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all for the responses. I have reviewed the link for the Electronic Visa, and I have some concerns.

First it does not say how long it takes for the application process to be completed, or how far in advanced I should apply?

Second, it says after the 60 days I can request an extension under the "discretion" of the immigration officer, so if the officer is having a bad day I get the extension denied? Under what basis would a 30 day extension get denied. It is just very uncertain.

Thanks again

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Ivan **********

dial back the paranoia a notch or three. I don't know anyone who qualifies for a 30 day extension whose been denied one, so get that out of your mind. 🙂

AND as far as how long it takes to get approved, that's totally up to how thoroughly you fill out the application, upload the required documentation, etc. It's not a race, take your time, get it right, and you'll get approved in a few days.

A single entry tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the date it's issued <- meaning you have three months to ENTER thailand on it and get stamped in for 60 days. so you can apply quite early and still have no issues entering thailand on the visa and getting stamped in for 60 days

2 years ago

David ********

@Ivan **********

it would be very rare to get a extension denied

2 years ago

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David ********

Fede****

You’re using “on arrival” in a confusing way. There’s something called “visa on arrival” which isn’t what you’re looking for, so make sure you don’t get confused.

A SETV lasts 60 days and then

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+ days after entering the country you can apply for an extension. That’ll add 30 days to the total, regardless of when you ask for it.

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

an SETV would stamp you in for 60 days initially and then later on you could apply for a 30 day extension

2 years ago

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Lloyd ********

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