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Can I extend my stay or change to a tourist visa after entering Thailand on a visa exempt entry?

Visa Exempt Tourist Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Rules

Mar 10, 2021

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Hi everyone im just wondering if enter thailand on a visa exempt  can I extend the length of time in the country or change to a tourist visa when I'm there thank you !

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Entering Thailand on a visa exempt entry allows for a one-time extension of 30 days for a fee of 1900 baht at an immigration office. However, it is not possible to convert a visa exempt entry into a tourist visa while in Thailand; a tourist visa must be obtained from a Thai consulate outside of the country before arrival.

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Tod *********

IF you enter the country on a 45 day visa exempt entry you can extend that ONE time for 30 more days.

Nope, you can't get a "tourist visa" inside of thailand, you BUY that from a thai consulate in the country you're in before you wing your way here :P

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Mithlesh *********

No

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Wrong. The OP can apply for a 30 day extention to a visa exempt entry.

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Mithlesh *********

Yes he can apply for extension, but cannot convert to tourist visa

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Garrett ***********

You cannot get a tourist visa in the country. Visa exempt entries are extendable one time for an additional 30 days for 1900 baht at an immigration office.

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@Garrett **********

thank you!

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