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Can I extend my stay in Thailand for 30 days after 55 days, or should I travel to Vietnam for a couple of days?
Will be staying 55days can i do extension 30day or fly vietnam couple days
Answer summary
The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand for an additional 30 days after already being there for 55 days. Comments suggest that they can either apply for a 30-day extension at a local immigration office or obtain a single-entry tourist visa for a total of 60 days in Thailand. Some advise against border hopping to Vietnam as it may be scrutinized by authorities, and it’s recommended to get a proper visa or extension to avoid complications.
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Per ***********
No
Daniel ********
Wayne *********
They will not be happy if you border hop to reset your time. They are coming down hard on that sort of stuff.
Get the extension or get the right visa.
Get the extension or get the right visa.
Paul **********
Yeah, 30 on arrival and 30 extension, simple. Dont be out off by the negative posters.
Anthony **********
I have applied for a 60 day visa . I allowed plenty of time for approval . Should it not arrive before departure I will book a bus ticket to Lao online ($6) to prove onward travel should the airline or immigration require it.
Ralph *******
You can do the 30 day extension or get a single entry tourist visa which gives up to 60 days stay.
John **********
Just to make it hard again, Thankyou Ronny
John **********
Just to make it hard again, 😢 Thankyou Ronny
Motivate*********
OPJohn Runaghan tempted go loas cambodia
Jo *********
Extension is 1900 baht (over £40) but tourist visa is only £30 so cheaper and less hassle to get tourist visa
Jo *********
Extension is 1900 baht (over £40) but tourist visa is only £30 so cheaper and less hassle to get tourist visa
Motivate*********
OPJo Jiggins dont mine 10 extra
GivingPer**********
MotivatedFrog4797 How about the time list at the immigration office? Say half a day or so depending on where and when.
Paul **********
GivingPersimmon1136 so what
John **********
When I arrive in Thailand on visa exempt do I need a flight ticket to prove I’m leaving after 30 days
John **********
When I arrive in Thailand on visa exempt do I need a flight ticket to prove I’m leaving after 30 days
Ronny *********
John Runaghan Most carriers are now asking for an outbound ticket if your return flight is later than the original time you can stay (without extension)
Paul **********
Ronny Liekens some, not most
Motivate*********
OPJohn Runaghan extend 30day
Phil ******
Evisa yes
Marcos ********
Are you sure the airline will let you fly? Some are getting 60-day visas online
Motivate*********
OPMarcos Santos what airline
Marcos ********
MotivatedFrog4797 Some airlines do not accept flights beyond 30 days without a visa i see on the chat
Dave ********
An do a 30 day extension i suppose someone is going to say wrong but you can
Bradley ********
Or do a 60 day visa and pay the $40 and relax.
No trip to immigration necessary
Last thing I want to do is waste time on my vacation standing in line at immigration
No trip to immigration necessary
Last thing I want to do is waste time on my vacation standing in line at immigration
Motivate*********
OPBradley Atkins dont mind losin half day for 30day extra
Bradley ********
Makes zero sense to me.
For an extension, you will pay another ฿1900 for the extension, plus ฿200 to ฿300, for passport photos, if needed
You can get a 60 day visa for $40 online before you come and no further headaches.
But we all have our reasons.
For an extension, you will pay another ฿1900 for the extension, plus ฿200 to ฿300, for passport photos, if needed
You can get a 60 day visa for $40 online before you come and no further headaches.
But we all have our reasons.
Motivate*********
OPBradley Atkins everyone different
Peter ********
Both are possible. Up to you
Simon *******
Simply apply for a 60 day single entry visa cheaper than getting a 30 day extension and you don't waste a day getting the 30 day extension.
Motivate*********
OPSimon Adams half day
Karl *********
Either. But can only do 2 border runs per year and spend no more than 180 days in a year. Be careful with extensions
Mark ********
You can fly in And out as much as you want certainly more than 180 days per year as your post says
Motivate*********
OP@Mark *******
will be under 60 day soMotivate*********
OPKarl Hopkins how many extension
Karl *********
MotivatedFrog4797 like i said only 2 if you end 60 day visa. You cannot spend more than 180 days in the kingdom on a tourist visa or visa exemption with extensions
Ronny *********
MotivatedFrog4797 The maximum 2 border runs par year only count for land border runs The extensions are not limited in time but you can mostly only get 1 extension par vist, from the moment that you reach 150 days staying in a year you will be probably picked by immigration to ask what is your purpose to stay, he will probably limit your stay or refuse you to enter. If you want to stay longer than 180 days in a year in Thailand than you need one of the requested visas and you also will be taxable on your income by Thailand (check the double taxation agreement of your country in combination with Thailand)
Motivate*********
OPKarl Hopkins will be under 60 day so
Karl *********
Ronny Liekens glad someone knows. People should not comment on things they clearly know NOTHING about
Mark ********
Karl Hopkins incorrect there is no specific amount of days per year you can be in Thailand
Karl *********
@Mark *******
think you need to keep up. Rules changed in MayMotivate*********
OPKarl Hopkins what change
Karl *********
@Mark *******
yes there is on a tourist visa lad. Unless you have a non o visa for a year or a DTV visa or retirement visa which needs renewing annually
Steven ***************
Get a proper 60 day tourist visa
Ron *****
Steven L. Daugherty then add 30day extension to the 60 tourist visa.
Motivate*********
OPSteven L. Daugherty dtv
Steven ***************
MotivatedFrog4797 the guy is only coming for 55 days a 60 day tourist visa is the proper visa
Karl *********
Steven L. Daugherty or a multi trip annual
Steven ***************
Karl Hopkins the guy is only coming for 55 days which is why I said a 60 day tourist visa is the proper visa
Karl *********
Steven L. Daugherty yeah £30
Krazye******
Steven L. Daugherty he was being sarcastic because your advise with visa is BS.
He can easily come visa exeption and make 30 days extention🙄
He can easily come visa exeption and make 30 days extention🙄
Graham ******
Karl Hopkins if over 50 and have the funds but why for a 55 day visit?
Steve ******
Graham Seal life & work ??? Who knows
Simon *******
Karl Hopkins No such visa as a multi trip annual
Karl *********
Simon Adams theres also a tourist 6 month multi entry. The 1 year is an OA
Karl *********
Simon Adams err yes there fucking is mate
Wayne *********
Simon Adams yes there is its called OA visa multiple entry for 1 year
John **********
If your passport entitles you to enter visa exempt then you can apply for a 30 day extension at the local immigration office that serves the area where you will stay
Motivate*********
OP@John *********
seem idealSupa *********
MotivatedFrog4797 yes extension is better option
Motivate*********
OPSupa Khemnij yea
Daniel ********
Can extend
MagentaZ********
You can do either one. If you fly to Vietnam and come back you’ll get 30 more days when you arrive. If you have not been to Thailand this year yet then I’m pretty sure you’ll be fine.
Motivate*********
OPMagentaZebra5680 have been last yr was 60day visa now 30day
MagentaZ********
MotivatedFrog4797 you’re fine if the last time you were Thailand in 2025. I have had 4 entries into Thailand before but stayed less than 60 days combined.
Motivate*********
OPMagentaZebra5680 sweet
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