Can I extend my stay in Samui for 30 days and how many times can I do this?

Apr 13, 2023
2 years ago
Sophie *************
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Hi, in Samui can I just go to immigration asap to extend for 30 days after arriving for it to be added on? Also, is it only the once you can do this and if you wanted to stay any longer you'd have to leave the country then come back? Going travelling with my son so doing this won't be an issue but just thought I would check ๐Ÿ˜Š
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In Samui, you can apply for a 30-day extension of stay at the immigration office; however, it's often suggested to wait until you have about two weeks left on your initial stay. The extension can only be applied for once per entry, meaning if you need to stay longer after that, you'll have to exit the country and re-enter with a new visa or under a visa exemption.
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James ********
And after you get the 30 days extension of stay...

You will have to leave Thailand and reenter with a New Thai Visa or Visa Exempt as recently did.
Ellie *******
Samui office often tells you to come back when you have 2 weeks or less (but not every time). So if you want to take the safe side, go to the I/O after you spend 2 weeks or so in Thailand.

You can apply for a tourism extension only once per tourism entry (visa-exempt or Tourist Visa entry).

Plan accordingly.
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