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Can I extend my Visa On Arrival (15 days) in Thailand?

Jan 15, 2019
7 years ago
Denis ********
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Hello, Is it possible to get an extension in Immigrations with Visa On Arrival Visa (15 days)?
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It is possible to get a short extension on a Visa On Arrival in Thailand, but it is limited to just 7 days. The cost for this extension is 1900 baht, and the extension application is often not approved, meaning you must be prepared to leave the country once the 7 days are up. It is also mentioned that registering a Thai residence address may be required before applying for the extension.
Tod *********
You would get an "application for extension of say NOT approved" be given 7 days to get out of thailand. It costs 1900baht.
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Denis ********
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Understood. Thank you all guys.
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Florian *******
Just for 7 days
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Jan *******
My mother in law (Chinese passport holder) once got an extension on a 15 day arrival visa but could only get 7 days extension. Please notice that before you can get any visa extension you have to register your Thai residence address.
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Tod *********
That part about registering your address BEFORE you get an extension is NOT correct. Not all immigration offices require a foreigner (or their land lord) file a TM.30
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Dejan ***********
Better apply for touristic visa in Sofia, so you can stay 2 months. I always apply there and I get visa same day. They only ask ticket reservation, nothing else.
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Dejan ***********
I think it’s better he to apply in Beijing, if he want to stay longer.
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Denis ********
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@Dejan *********
I was asking for a friend who lives in Beijing and will be coming in Bangkok. Sofia isn't an option at this point.
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James ********
That same question was answered in your earlier posting you made on December 31, 2818:

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"Jackie Blue for a visa on arrival you can only file an extension of stay which will be denied, so you will get 7 days. The cost is THB1900."
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Dick **********
And your passport is from what country?
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Denis ********
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