Can I extend my stay in Thailand if my Thai Pass is valid for less than 5 days?

Thai Pass Visa extension PCR test in Bangkok Entry requirements Thailand immigration rules

Apr 18, 2022

3 years ago

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Hello ☀️

I got the Thai pass for less than 5 days but it turns out i might have to stay longer than that. Has it happened to anyone? Is it easy to change?

Also where to get a PCR test in Bangkok and how much am I expected to pay?

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand after obtaining a Thai pass for under 5 days. Several commenters clarified that the Thai pass itself is just for entry into the country and does not dictate the length of stay, which is determined by the entry stamp on the passport. They advised that if staying longer than indicated on the pass is necessary, a reapplication for the Thai Pass (TPASS) may be required. Additionally, they mentioned that many hotels offer packages that include PCR tests.

Will ************

On the Thai pass it states longer or less than 5 days. If it states less and you want to stay longer reapply for TPASS

3 years ago

Elsa ********

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@Will ***********

thank you :)

3 years ago

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Elsa ********

Brett **********

Any dates on the Thai pass are the dates you need to have entered the country by without having to apply again

3 years ago

Brett **********

You sha+ hotel you have booked for the night should have a package including the PCR test and transport to the hotel

3 years ago

Michael ********

Thai pass is entry only nothing to do with length of stay

3 years ago

Brett **********

The Thai pass is only required for entry into the country so I'm not sure what you mean when you say you only got it for 5 days. The entry stamp on your passport will tell you how long you can stay for. If you came in visa exempt that would normally be 30 days

3 years ago

Elsa ********

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@Brett *********

when I applied they asked me if I was staying more or less than 5 days, because apparently there is another test to do on the fifth day (and another night in isolation?), It's a bit confusing

3 years ago

Brett **********

@Elsa *******

ah, I see. That's so they know whether to give you the day 5 atk. I wouldn't worry too much about that. You can always pick one up at a 7-11, although I hear most people have trouble uploading the results anyway so not sure how officious they're being with it. Have you arrived already? I'm sure they'll give you one anyway in arrival if you ask, regardless of what you put on the application

3 years ago

Elsa ********

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@Brett *********

i arrive on Friday so that's why I'm not sure I have time to apply for another pass, but yeah I can always ask them when I'm there thanks

3 years ago

Brett **********

@Elsa *******

yeah, don't sweat it. Should have no bearing on the length of time they stamp you in for

3 years ago

Elsa ********

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