Answered6 years ago

Can I extend my single entry non-immigrant B visa or switch to a tourist visa in Thailand?

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David ******

asked Jan 5, 2021

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Currently in Thailand on a single entry non-im B visa, expiring 27th Feb.

Is it possible to extend this for 30 or 45 days, or switch it to a tourist visa on expiration?

Thanks in advance for any help

Answer summary

The individual is currently on a single entry non-immigrant B visa, expiring on 27th February, and is inquiring if it's possible to extend the visa for an additional 30 or 45 days or switch to a tourist visa upon expiration. Commenters suggest various options, including applying for a COVID-19 extension until January 29th, which could add 60 days, and considerations for switching to a retirement extension. The requirement for an embassy letter for extensions was discussed, indicating varying practices among immigration offices in Thailand.

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A-I-*****

If you can obtain the letter from the embassy.

6 years ago

Stuart *********

@ThaiLegal**********

up until the 29th January a embassy letter is not needed. Who know what will be after that date.

6 years ago

A-I-*****

@Stuart ********

Depending on which immigration office.

6 years ago

Stuart *********

Not hard to believe, but for a couple of months now no one has posted saying “Hey my immigration office in Nakhon Nowhere is still requiring embassy letters.” For the second part of your comment, 33 years. Is that long enough or too long?

6 years ago

A-I-*****

@Stuart ********

You say that like you would find that hard to believe. Either you haven't been here long enough, or too long...

6 years ago

Stuart *********

@ThaiLegal**********

I’ve not seen any reports of any office requiring an embassy letter for months now. Still with 70+ offices around the country there may well be some that haven’t read the police order.....

6 years ago

Jim **********

Use an agent

6 years ago

Stuart *********

Up until Jan 29th (date may change) you can apply for a “unable to travel due to Covid” extension, which would give you 60 days extra.

6 years ago

David ******

@Stuart ********

Thanks - is that online, or at an immigration office?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@David *****

Immigration office. Different immigration offices have different requirements, but all require the following:

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms)

4. 2x passport pictures

5. 1,900 THB.

Different immigration offices have different policies. *SOME* may require:

- The ID card of the property owner where you are staying

- Copies of *ALL* stamped pages in your passport

You'd get stamped 60 days, generally from the date you apply

6 years ago

David ******

@Benjamin *****

- thank you for such a comprehensive answer - very helpful

6 years ago