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

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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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.
Rob **********
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@Steve ******
Thanks Steve, appreciate it.
Jeremy ********
Just buy a 30 day extension for ฿1,900 baht at your local immigration office
Steve *******
@Jeremy *******
60 days for the OP
Rob **********
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@Jeremy *******
Thanks 😊
Wayne *********
You can get 30 days extension at immigration office
Rob **********
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@Wayne ********
Thank you 😊
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.
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!
Dimitri ********
@Rob *********
You don't have to. But it will save you time if you do it in London.
Brandon ************
@Rob *********
that's correct
Rob **********
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@Brandon ***********
Thanks Brandon.
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