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

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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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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 *****
Ronald *****
HongKong passport = China passport
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Ronald ****
not in the eyes of Thai immigration.
Nick ****************
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.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Ivan ************
Ivan ************
@Nick ***************
it's not, Hong Kong get visa waiver, China does not.
Gary **********
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.
Stuart *********
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.
Man ******
Man ******
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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.

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