Can I extend my visa-free entry in Thailand before the 30 days expire?

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Aug 31, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

How far ahead can I get an extension on a visa free entry? Have just arrived from Singapore to Krabi 5 days ago on a 30-day exempt stamp (Canadian passport). I want to go relax on Lanta, can I just go to Thai immigration in Krabi town to extend my "visa" now before I go to Lanta even though it's not close to the end of the 30 days? I'd like to relax on Lanta without worries, and it's a giant pain to hire a car to drive from Lanta to Thai immigration in Krabi town (about 3 hours) in 3 weeks to extend it if I decide to stay longer on Lanta. Would the immigration office let me do the extension before I go to Lanta?

Thank you for any info!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can typically apply for a visa extension at Thai immigration when you have 30 days or less remaining on your existing visa-free entry stamp. Since you have a 30-day exemption stamp and wish to extend it now, it should be possible to apply for an extension in Krabi before heading to Lanta. However, it's recommended to check directly with the immigration office for specific policies, as they can vary by location. Expect the extension fee to be around 1900 baht.

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Guy **********

Best to just go to the immigration office and ask/explain or get done when u want as it will vary with the office and or immigration officer. Make sure you check ur extension dates BEFORE u leave the office to make sure they actually extended from the end of ur initial 30 day. It’s 1900 baht or approximately 74 Loonies. Btw Phuket just opened a Tim Hortons if u make it over here lol ! Enjoy.

a year ago

Brandon ************

Most offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left. Since you got 30 days when you arrived, you should be able to apply now and the time will be added to the end of your existing stamp.

Attached are the most common requirements but it may vary from office to office.

a year ago

El *****

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Thanks so much Brandon that's a great help!

a year ago

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