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Can I extend my stay in Thailand with a Non-O visa or should I do a visa run?
Non-O visaVisa extensionVisa runThailand immigrationVisa typesVisa on arrival (VOA)Cambodia border crossingFamily visit visaCOVID-19 visa extension
Aug 24, 2022
4 years ago
Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTERGreetings folks, need some advice.
I arrived Thailand on a 90 day non o single entry visa from uk. ( not married but have a 15 year old son) when my 90 days was due went to lical immigration office at aranya prathet and recived a new 60 day visa. This expires on the 30th sept.
I want to stay till the 27 th october, can i get a 30 day extension, i have had problems before st arsn doing visa run to poipet Cambodia and teturning same day, looking at flyi g fam to vietnam and flyi g back and hopefully get a 30 day VOA. Will this be ok.
I arrived Thailand on a 90 day non o single entry visa from uk. ( not married but have a 15 year old son) when my 90 days was due went to lical immigration office at aranya prathet and recived a new 60 day visa. This expires on the 30th sept.
I want to stay till the 27 th october, can i get a 30 day extension, i have had problems before st arsn doing visa run to poipet Cambodia and teturning same day, looking at flyi g fam to vietnam and flyi g back and hopefully get a 30 day VOA. Will this be ok.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice about extending their stay in Thailand beyond the expiry of their current 60-day visa, which was issued after their initial 90-day Non-O visa. They are considering traveling to Vietnam for 10 days and returning to Thailand to obtain a 30-day visa on arrival (VOA). There are concerns about possible scrutiny when returning or doing a visa run, especially after multiple extensions and the potential for complications at the border with Cambodia.
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Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTERLooking at going to vietnam with mrs and son for 10 days , fly back and get visa on arrival 30 day, just hope they dont say, no you just had 5 months.
James ********
@Francis *******
if you are going to Vietnam, Suggest that you apply for a tourist visa with the Thai Embassy or Consulate in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.James ********
I have placed the TOPIC of Vietnam on your post. CLICK on it and all posts about it will pop up to read.
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Phil ********
stay a couple nights in cambodia. of course youll garner attention leaving then comeing right back an hour later.
John **********
What was the 60 day extension for? Was it Covid or visiting family
John **********
There's no further extension you can get in that case, your only option is to leave and return.
Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
is there a time limit on when i can return.Ellie *******
@Francis *******
Some of the Cambodian borders require you to stay one night on the Cambodian side.Reply to
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Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
do i fly out then in, or overland, i hear overland is a nightmare, especially at aranya prathet. Thanks for advive, appreciated.John **********
@Francis *******
it's a long time since I used that border crossing but didn't have any problems with it at all, saying that I've also heard negative reports of it. When I used it I didn't even enter Cambodia, paid a Cambodian guy hanging around the office where you get the Cambodian visa to get a stamp for me while I sat with the Cambodian immigration guys in no man's land. Given you're in Sa kaeo anyway I'd be tempted to give it a go. No time limit.Reply to
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Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
at home staying with my familyJames ********
@John *********
we are on the same page...Reply to
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James ********
What was the reason you were granted the 60 days extension of stay you obtained?
COVID extension?
Family visit extension?
COVID extension?
Family visit extension?
Francis ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
family visit extension, i thinkJames ********
@Francis *******
a land border run would be the easiest for you. I have placed the TOPIC of BORDER RUNS on your Post...CLICK on it and all posts about recent Border runs will pop up to read.
James ********
@Francis *******
then you will need to leave Thailand and reenter visa exempt which will get you either a 30 or 45 days stamp (pending final approval of changes October 1) Which can be extended for added 30 days extension at Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.Reply to
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