Can I extend my tourist visa for 60 days at Maehongson after exiting Thailand?

December 2, 2018
6 years ago
Jay ***********
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Iโ€™m on a tourist visa multiple entry . Leaving January 1st for Hanoi , back in Thailand January 6th . Can I get a 60 stamp in Maehongson March 5th to extend 60 days for 1900 baht or will they only extend 30 days ? Thank you !
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the possibility of extending their multiple-entry tourist visa by obtaining a 60-day extension at Maehongson after their trip to Hanoi, while others clarify that typically, only a 30-day extension is granted for tourist visas for 1900 baht. However, it is noted that each entry on a valid multiple-entry visa can grant a 60-day stamp as long as the visa is still valid during re-entry. Therefore, the user is likely eligible for an additional 60-day stamp.
Tod *********
@Jay **********
Okay, let's do a crash course on how that visa works FIRST. :O

It is unlimited entries for the validity of it (6 months from the date it's issued) AND every entry gives you a 60 day stamp. :)

SO

as long as you exit/re-enter the country on or before the expiration date of the VISA (not the current entry stamp you have) which you say is April 9th, you will be stamped in for 60 more days.
Tod *********
You don't need to fly out and back in to get another 60 day entry stamp as long as your visa is still valid. You could bounce out and back at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with Myanmar.

What is the "enter before" or "must be utilized by" date on the VISA itself?
Jay ***********
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@Tod ********
great ! Thanks so much again . Been doing this for years on different visas lol next year Iโ€™m retiring here ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Tod *********
@Jay **********
IF the visa is valid until April 9th and you bounced out and back in at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border on the 5th of March you'd get stamped in for 60 more days.
Jay ***********
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@Tod ********
visa is valid through April 9th but if I go to Mae Sai March 5th I should be good until April 18th correct ? Thanks so much !!
Jay ***********
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My return flight to US is April 18th
Tod *********
There is only a 30 day extension on tourist visas for 1900baht
Jay ***********
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@Tod ********
one other question If I go to Maesai will they give me 60 day stamp then on my multiple entry visa ?
Jay ***********
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@Tod ********
thank you I will fly back out
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