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Can I extend my stay in Thailand if the tourist visa reverts to 30 days?

Chris ********
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Hi Chris here from London UK IAM GOING TO THAILAND NOVEMBER 16TH arrive in Thailand November 17th. 60 day visa is going back to 30 days soon if it goes back to 30 days before November. Can I get another 30 days at immigration office. Please let me know thanks
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The user is inquiring about the possibility of extending their stay in Thailand if the current 60-day visa scheme reverts to a 30-day visa before their arrival. Comments suggest that if the visa does change, users can apply for an extension of stay for an additional 30 days at the immigration office, though approval is at the officer's discretion. It is recommended to apply for a 60-day tourist visa online through the Thai embassy in London to avoid complications upon arrival and ensure compliance with any airline requirements.
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Bent *************
Bent *************
Yes.
Lisa ***************************
Lisa ***************************
Just apply for tourist visa online if your organised it’s not that difficult
Chris ********
Chris ********
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@Lisa **************************
tm6 form sould be easy
Colin *********
Colin *********
Don't forget the TM6 entry and exit form which will be online from 1may ,(it's the form you could get on the plane just before you landed,) in Thailand, but now have stop giving it,up to 1may it's suspended, then online ONLY, all forms with tm6 sections are suspended till 1st may
Mark *******
Mark *******
Still nothing in stone! All plans and possibilities only at present!
Martin *********
Martin *********
IF it goes back (big if) and it's before you travel you are better off applying for a visa online before departing the UK, London embassy is super fast, 4 or 5 days, and you won't waste a day in a Thai immigration office, also airlines can refuse to allow you to travel if you don't have the correct visa, very unlikely but possible.
Chris ********
Chris ********
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@Martin ********
thanks i will try to it on line if it goes back to 30 days before November
Martin *********
Martin *********
@Chris *******
it's very simple, just make sure you have the airline ticket a copy of the first night's accommodation and a picture of your passport to upload.
Chris ********
Chris ********
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@Martin ********
thanks i got all these things
Steve *******
Steve *******
You can apply for one 30 days extention of stay. It's not a given although rarely refused, it's issued at the discretion of the Immigration Officer. Fee 1900 Thai Baht.
Chris ********
Chris ********
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Ok. Thanks i think getting 60 day tourist visa in London would be better
Ian *********
Ian *********
@Chris *******
they don’t take in person applications anymore only online
Chris ********
Chris ********
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@Ian ********
ok thanks
Paul *********
Paul *********
If it does go back just apply for a tourist visa.

It's a proper faff doing it online. (I did it a year ago)

But better than going to immigration when there.
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
There’s no information indicating anything will change with the 30 days tourist extension. If the exemption goes back to 30 days you’ll have 30 days upon entry and still can apply for a 30 days extension. You can also apply for a 60 days tourist visa online through the Thai embassy in London before you leave.

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