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Can I extend my tourist visa immediately upon arrival in Thailand?
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Apr 16, 2024
2 years ago
Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys. can we extend our visa immediately once we arrive? We only have extra 3 days we need to extend for (staying for 33 days in total) thank you!
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The ability to extend a tourist visa immediately upon arrival in Thailand depends on the immigration office. While some offices allow extensions right after arrival, others may require that you file a TM30 form first. Generally, it is best to approach the extension request within the last week of your original visa or entry. If you're considering extending a visa exemption, most offices typically allow extensions at any time, but some have stricter rules. Alternatively, you may opt to pay a fine for overstaying, but there is a risk involved regarding future visits.
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Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
yes it is possible actually 😀Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTERPlease read the comments above
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How pay an Agent ??Reply to
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Richard ******
Or you just pay 1500 baht on the way out.
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I don’t want to risk getting fined and banned 😥Eddy ********
@Siva *****
why would you get banned for 3. days overstay if you smile pay the 1500bht ?Richard ******
@Graham *****
exactly 3 days is considered a mistakeGraham ******
@Richard *****
good luck if you're ever arrestedEddy ********
@Graham *****
Never heard of anyone being banned for 3 day overstay. Just pay 1500 bht. There’s no reason to make a drama over this.Graham ******
@Eddy *******
I'm just showing what the law is. If arrested on overstay you will end up in a deportation centre and blacklisted. No drama, just law.Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eddy *******
I heard that there is always a risk for your next visit if you pay a fine (same for other countries too) so respectfully I want to extend my visa and come back to my favorite country 😀Reply to
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Chris *********************
I extended mine day after I arrived only because my non o visa didn't come b4 I left the uk
Grace ********
Alot of good useful comments, thank you. Hoping you can answer our question. We are entering Betong border on 25 Apr with our motorbike. British passport and Malaysian passport. We would ideally like to stay about 6 weeks. Will we be able to book an appointment at Betong Immigration Office on our arrival to make an extension to the tourist exempt visa of 30 days.
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@Grace *******
Most immigrations allows you to do an extension on a visa exemption at any time. There are some known strict ones who only accept extensions within the last week. Some will also ask for a receipt on your TM.30 (current address) registration.Chloe *********
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which ones are the more strict ones???Jan ******************
@Chloe ********
I know at least Jomtien and Samui allows only extension within the last week.Reply to
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Chris *********************
I extended mine next day after I arrived chainart province
Graham ******
You probably cannot extend immediately (i.e. straight from the airport) as most Immigration Offices require a TM30 to be filed
Martin *********
Do you mean getting a 60 day visa instead of 30 days visa exempt ?
Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ********
extending immediately within the first week of arrival in Bangkok ☺️ if possible of courseGraham ******
@Siva *****
Yes you can in Bangkok, you are going to go to IT Square Laksi Plaza temporary office, just next to Lak Si station on SRT Dark Red Line. All Extensions cost 1900B.Martin *********
@Siva *****
well I did it the 2nd day in the country last year, I'd suggest it's best to get it done quicklyReply to
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Stuart *********
Depends on the immigration office you are going to use. Some will allow immediately. 3 will make you wait until the last week.
Tony **********
Not sure if you left yet, but a 60 day tourist visa is cheaper than a 30 day extension....
Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
we will be in Bangkok for 1 week and would like to do it there if you have any suggestions? ☺️🙏Stuart *********
@Siva *****
OK in Bangkok you can extend straight away. For a visa exempt entry you’d use the immigration office at IT Square, Laksi Plaza. 3rd floor. Counter K.Siva ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thank you so much, really appreciate it!Stuart *********
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Let us know the office and we can possibly advise their policy.
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