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Can I extend my visa-exempt stay in Thailand for longer than 30 days with multiple trips?

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Hi I intend to extend visa exempt 30 days twice before and after trip to london the second time my flights home NZ is 31 days is this going to be a problem then or on later trips cheers

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The user wants to know if they can extend their visa-exempt stay in Thailand for a total of 60 days through two extensions, while planning trips to London. Responses indicate that a second 30-day extension is not possible after entering visa-exempt; only one 30-day extension is allowed. A suggested alternative is to obtain a Thai tourist visa for 60 days. Additionally, staying longer than 30 days without a departure ticket may lead to complications.

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John **********

John **********

Do you mean you well extend once then exit to London? Then when you return you will extend once then return home? I don't see any issues with that

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Vonder *****

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@John *********

exactly but 61 days till flight home

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John **********

John **********

your biggest issue is whether the airlines will allow you to board if you are coming in visa exempt but without a flight out within the 30 days so I'd check with them. 1 day overstay isn't much of an issue, you don't get fined for it

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James ********

James ********

And ask your airline IF they will allow you to fly to Thailand WITHOUT PROOF of your flight departing Thailand within the 30 days you are STAMPED in on arrival.

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Vonder *****

Vonder *****

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30 days visa exempt then extend for another 30 for 1900bhat i believe both ways

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James ********

James ********

that's a total of 60 days stay in Thailand.

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Vonder *****

Vonder *****

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is that a real issue? can say i will visit cambodia by land or similar dont think they have ever checked that on past trips but will ask travel agent. Not wanting to do the retirement visa this trip. thanks

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James ********

James ********

Again you have not answered my question ❓❓❓ Just how long are you planning on staying in Thailand this time?

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James ********

James ********

ASK YOUR AIRLINE. They MAY ask you to show PROOF of your flight departing Thailand within the 30 days stamp you will get upon arrival.

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James ********

James ********

Remember that the day you arrive into Thailand counts as DAY #1 .. so having a flight 31 days from arrival means that you will be on OVERSTAY.

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James ********

James ********

You cannot get a second 30 day extension of stay....

IF you enter Thailand Visa EXEMPT, you will be stamped in for 30 days.

And eligible for ONE 30 day extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

To stay longer, suggest you get the Thai tourist visa, single entry.

It gets you 60+30 days stay.

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Mac ***********

Mac ***********

can you get a second 30 day extension after a SECOND visa exempt arrival? I'm planning a 30 day visa exempt plus extension, a month in Indonesia, then a second round of 30 plus 30. I've left it too late to apply for the 60 day visa.

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James ********

James ********

@Mac **********

whatever you do... IF you do a BORDER BOUNCE.. AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING.

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James ********

James ********

@Mac **********

Ask your airline. But if they require a ticket departing Thailand... It's within the first 30 days stamp you will get on arrival into Thailand .

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Mac ***********

Mac ***********

👍One more thing. Really appreciate your advice and time. Will they be ok with my Indo flights in 60 days on arrival or do I need a disposable flight for 30?

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James ********

James ********

@Mac **********

you can for EACH Visa Exempt Entry into Thailand.

By land border crossing entries into Thailand, you can get a NEW Visa Exempt Entry plus one 30 day extension of stay. AND allowed to enter Thailand by land border crossing a Max of 2 times per calendar year.

By air entries... Unlimited until the Thai Immigration Officer denies entry based on your using the Visa Exempt Entry to live in Thailand.

How long are you really planning on staying in Thailand?

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Mac ***********

Mac ***********

thanks. Will do next year.

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James ********

James ********

@Mac **********

then get the METV multiple entry tourist visa. With planning it can get you up to 9 months stay in Thailand with a border bounce.

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Mac ***********

Mac ***********

thanks. Hoping for just 5 months, maybe annually but not def. Happy with the middle month in Indo this year and will plan better next time!

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