Can I extend my TR-60 tourist visa in Chiang Mai beyond the standard 30 days if I've had a previous extension this year?

Question

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some clarity on my current visa situation at the Chiang Mai Immigration office. I am a German citizen currently in Chiang Mai on a TR-60 tourist visa (entered April 24, 2026, valid until June 22, 2026).

My travel history (2025/2026):

Nov 7, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025: Entered Thailand, left early.

Jan 1, 2026 – March 1, 2026: Entered with a tourist visa, extended until March 31, 2026.

April 24, 2026 – June 22, 2026: Re-entered with a TR-60 visa.

The situation:
I visited the Immigration office at Central Festival recently just to ask about my options. They told me it would be "no problem" to extend my stay until mid-July to cover my flight home. However, after doing some research online, I’ve read several reports claiming that for a second extension within the same calendar year, the office often only grants 7 days instead of the standard 30-day extension.

Has anyone here recently been in a similar situation?

How reliable is the initial "no problem" advice from the staff at Central Festival?

Should I be concerned that my application for 30 days will be downgraded to just 7 days because of my previous extension in March?

Given that I am on a formal TR-60 visa, does this carry more weight than a visa-exempt entry?

I want to make sure I don't get stuck in a situation where I'm left with only 7 extra days when I need until mid-July. Any recent experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is a German citizen in Chiang Mai on a TR-60 tourist visa, seeking to extend their stay until mid-July. They have concerns that a recent 30-day extension application might be downgraded to only 7 days due to a previous extension earlier in the year. Despite receiving verbal assurance from immigration staff about the ease of the extension, the user is cautious due to conflicting online reports regarding multiple extensions. Community members suggest that since the user has a paid TR-60 visa, they may be eligible for the full extension despite earlier extensions.

Graham ****** · Answer

You are reading about those trying to get visa exempt extensions but you say you have a TR60 tourist visa which you paid for so this does not apply to you

Tod ********* · Answer

Well seeing as you can apply for an extension in Chiang Mai when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp,

AND

seeing as you don't lose any time when you apply <- meaning they ADD the extension to your existing stamp why didn't you apply for the extension when you were at the Central Festival Immigration office asking?

I mean 45 days from the date your current TR60 stamp runs out (which you say is June 22) means you could have applied for an extension any time after May 8th :O

I'd go back and apply for the extension, believe me they'll tell you before they ink it in if you get 30 or just 7, although I'd say IF you already talked to the immigration officer at that location and they said it's okay, I'd wager you will indeed get the 30 days

GO apply see what's what, don't wait until you burn your stamp down as there's no reason to do it :)

Can I extend my TR-60 tourist visa in Chiang Mai beyond the standard 30 days if I've had a previous extension this year?

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