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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by 60 days instead of the regular 30 days?
Visa ExtensionThailand Visa RulesNON-O VisaTourist VisaFamily Visit ExtensionImmigration Office ProceduresExpats in Thailand
Nov 22, 2017
8 years ago
Tobias ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI heard a stay can be extended by 60 days instead of the regular 30 at Chaengwattana if you simply ask them. This sounds like a rumor to me. Anyone tried before?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The possibility of extending a stay in Thailand by 60 days instead of the usual 30 days is contingent on specific circumstances. Typically, a 30-day extension is granted for both the 30-day visa exemption and the 60-day tourist visa. However, if you are married to a Thai national or have Thai children, you can request a 60-day extension under family visit rules. While some users reported experiences of being granted a 60-day extension erroneously, it is largely understood that this is not the standard procedure. Therefore, if you need a longer stay, ensure you have the appropriate criteria to qualify for the extended duration.
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Ken ********
It seems as though Thailand is a very complicated place to live as an expat with all the visa laws.
Robert *******
Benefit is that 1 visa and after that Extension Of Stay for 1 reason is all that is needed. So you do not have to know all the in and outs of all other Visa possibilities. Living as Expat is quiet easy with the correct Visa/Extension,
Robert ********
Tod has a way of explaining the options crystal clear...
Ken ********
Thanks Tod
Tod *********
Okay you guys are talking about several different options for long term stay
-10million investment visa
-thai elite visa (500K up to 2 million in cost for a visa for 5 to 20 years
-yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement) <- where you bank 800K or show income of 65K baht a monht.
-10million investment visa
-thai elite visa (500K up to 2 million in cost for a visa for 5 to 20 years
-yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement) <- where you bank 800K or show income of 65K baht a monht.
Ken ********
Yeah, maybe I'll just plan on a 6 or 9 month visit, before making any permanent decision.
Robert ********
As Tod mentioned, there is a lot of misinformation out there. I did the 3 MB option over a decade ago and purchased a condo off plan, as per the rules, so am speaking from first hand experience. It is highly unlikely the required deposit amount would have since decreased, so you might be confused with a different visa requirement.
Ken ********
I was told you had to show 800,000 and renew every year, but the 800,000 needs to be in the bank 3 months before renewal. The visa process is confusing there.
Robert ********
That visa is valid for as long as the fixed deposit shows in your account or for as long as you own the condo. You are then required to show the evidence of either to immigration, once each year, to extend your visa by 1 year. If you flip the condo, then you must start the process all over again, with the funds in the fixed deposit account.
Robert ********
Over a decade ago, the required deposit was Bt. 3 million in a fixed deposit account, after which you could purchase a condo valued @ minimum Bt. 3 million (new and off plan ONLY) and upon completion of said condo and transferring the property to your name, the visa would be transferred to the property, thereby releasing the fixed deposit funds. Then you could lease out that property and earn some rental income. I have since heard the minimum amount has been increased to Bt.10 million.
Ken ********
10 million? I thought it was 800,000 baht for the year?
Robert ********
Well, if you wish to tie up around Bt. 10 million for an unspecified amount of time VS buying an Elite Visa for Bt.500,000 and enjoying the perks and privileges for 5 years, that is something you have to consider for yourself.
Ken ********
Yes, but those funds are still yours when you leave.
Robert ********
It is less expensive that depositing the required funds into a Thai (Govt owned) bank with minimum interest and almost no benefits.
Ken ********
Discussed that before. A bit pricey for me.
Robert ********
If you have the funds and wish to remain here for the long term, there is always the Thailand Elite option.
Ken ********
I guess if you put the required money in a Thai bank, it wouldn't be too bad from what I understand.
Tod *********
surprisingly it's not as complicated as it seems. It's just the inter-web is filled with bad information :/
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Jason ******
I remember when I first started visiting Thailand and had no idea about Visas, I went to extend my 30 day visa exemption at Immigration and under the "Extend for ___ days" part, I wrote "60." and they crossed it out and changed it to 30. I was confused because I thought the Visa Exemption was my "Tourist Visa" at that time (doesn't every newbie?) and thought it was good for up to 90 days. But that's how I educated myself and applied for the proper tourist visa.
Tod *********
A lot of people get confused when they buy a tourist visa at the thai consulates because the consulate officers tell people the visa is good for 90 days.
That means that it's valid for entering thailand for 90 days from the date it's issued NOT that a person gets stamped in for 90 days :/
That means that it's valid for entering thailand for 90 days from the date it's issued NOT that a person gets stamped in for 90 days :/
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Phil ****
You can do both for family visit. Extend 30 days then extend 60 days family visit or just extend once with 60 days if thats all you need.
Phil ****
I meant can't do 60 then 30
Phil ****
I had to do 30 day extension first. Ive never read of anyone being turned down before.
Phil ****
I know they are separate but i did it in both Phitsanulok and Phetchabun both who come under Chiang Mai
Tod *********
@Phil ***
, they are two separate clauses in the police order and some offices interpret that you can only do one or the other.Phil ****
Phetchabun
Phil ****
Strange that as its in the police order
Jordan ********
Which ones will?
Tod *********
not every immigration office will allow both the 30 day extension and then the 60 day visit family extension on the same entry stamp. Some will let you do one or the other. :/
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Ronald *********
If you are married to a Thai national and/or having Thai children in Thailand an extention of 60 days is possible. Reason : visitingThai family.
Tobias ******
ORIGINAL POSTEROk thx guys, I guess he just remembered incorrectly. That answers the question :)
Andy ******
Yes if married with Thai
Then it's an extension for visit FAMILY
Then it's an extension for visit FAMILY
Tod *********
The ONLY 60 day extension there is would be based on visiting thai family (wife, half-thai kids, etc). You can get that extension off a 30 day visa exempt stamp or a 60 day tourist visa entry stamp.
Now IF they were stamped wrong when the got the extension and stay the full 60 days of the extension they could be charged for overstay because it's the passport holder's responsibility to check they got the right stamp
Now IF they were stamped wrong when the got the extension and stay the full 60 days of the extension they could be charged for overstay because it's the passport holder's responsibility to check they got the right stamp
Tod *********
@Chris ******
there is NO one size fits all list of things you need, every immigratoin office is different. I'd say stop by BEFORE you need the extension and get the hand out or have them write it downLloyd ********
Just checking,cos I told a mate he could. Thanks.
Tod *********
@Ll***
, yep, missed that one ;)Lloyd ********
You can get a 60 day on a single Non-O too ? (Hope so).
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Jason *******
No. 30 day extension is all that’s possible on either a 30 day stamp or a 60 day Visa.
Steve *******
60 days if you have Thai dependent relatives.
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Sam *****
Sounds like someone is lying to you.
Tobias ******
ORIGINAL POSTERSure thing, but someone got a 60 day extension on his 30 day stamp, so 90 days total. I just never heard that before
Amornrat **********
you need to be married than you can get a 60day extension.
Jeremy ********
it might have been an error by the immigration officer...
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Jeremy ********
1,900THB for the 30 day Stamp...get there before lunchtime or wait for the lunch hour to be over...
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