Can I extend my visa exemption entry in Thailand for my Hong Kong passport?

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Oct 22, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I went to the phuket immigration for my extension - but they said I can only do a 7 day extension because my visa is not a tourist visa. So Visa exemption cannot extend another 30 days?  

I flew in to Phuket airport from Hong Kong and holds Hong Kong passport.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user reported that they could only get a 7-day extension on their visa due to entering Thailand under a visa waiver scheme for Hong Kong passport holders, rather than a visa exemption. Comments clarified that entries under this scheme can't be extended like a visa exempt entry, suggesting they apply for a 60-day tourist visa elsewhere, which can then be extended for an additional 30 days.

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Ronald *****

HongKong passport = China passport

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Ronald ****

not in the eyes of Thai immigration.

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

Nick ****************

Hong Kong is treated the same as China in Thailand. If you had applied for British Passport before 1997 or your parents had then no problem.

2 years ago

Michael ********

@Nick ***************

wrong

2 years ago

Ivan ************

@Nick ***************

it's not, Hong Kong get visa waiver, China does not.

2 years ago

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Ivan ************

Gary **********

Go HK or elsewhere to apply for a 60day tourist visa. Only this one can extend for another 30day, and/or to proceed for non-O.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

Unfortunately you did not enter “visa exempt” on a Hong Kong passport. You entered under the visa waiver scheme based on a bilateral agreement. They’ve been upped to 45 days now but you got 30 when you arrived (before Oct 1st).

These entries cannot be extended like a visa exempt entry can.

The 7 days you were offered is in actual fact a denial to approve an extension and they give you 7 days to leave.

2 years ago

Man ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, the stamp did say I have to leave. Thanks - now I'm a bit clear - coz the immigration officer didn't bother to explain much.

2 years ago

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Man ******

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