Can I extend my stay in Thailand after arriving without a visa?

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Jun 1, 2023

2 years ago

Rob **********

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Morning, quick question…I’m flying to Thailand next Tuesday with my Thai wife and our stay is for 29 days. So I know I don’t require a visa. But..we might decide to extend a bit longer when we’re there & change flight home. My question is, can I sort this out in Bangkok/Samut Prakan or do I need to get my visa from Thai Embassy UK in advance? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can extend your stay in Thailand for 30 days at a local immigration office for a fee of ฿1,900. If you need more time, you can also apply for an additional 60-day extension based on your marriage to a Thai citizen. It's not necessary to obtain any visa in advance from the Thai Embassy in the UK for your short stay and potential extensions.

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Steve *******

You can get a 60 days extention based on visiting Thai dependant relatives.

2 years ago

Rob **********

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@Steve ******

Thanks Steve, appreciate it.

2 years ago

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Rob **********

Jeremy ********

Just buy a 30 day extension for ฿1,900 baht at your local immigration office

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Jeremy *******

60 days for the OP

2 years ago

Rob **********

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@Jeremy *******

Thanks 😊

2 years ago

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Rob **********

Wayne *********

You can get 30 days extension at immigration office

2 years ago

Rob **********

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@Wayne ********

Thank you 😊

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

You can get a 30 day tourist extension if you need more time.

After that you can also get a 60 day "visiting Thai family" extension based on your wife.

2 years ago

Rob **********

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@Brandon ***********

So basically this can be done over there? I don’t need to sort anything in advance with Thai embassy London? Many thanks!

2 years ago

Dimitri ********

@Rob *********

You don't have to. But it will save you time if you do it in London.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Rob *********