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Can I extend my Visa-on-Arrival in Thailand beyond its expiration date?

Aug 3, 2022
4 years ago
Tony *********
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quick question, I have Visa-on-arrival until 6 Aug, but my flight is at 15 Aug, is it possible to extend my visa just few more days ?
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The user is seeking advice on extending their Visa-on-Arrival (VOA), which expires on August 6, while their flight is scheduled for August 15. It is clarified that VOA cannot be extended; however, if the user has a visa exemption, they may extend their stay by another 30 days for a fee. Additionally, there is a possibility of a COVID-19 extension available until August 24, but eligibility and approval depend on the local immigration office.
Steve *******
You cant extend a VOA. If it's a visa exemption you can apply for a 30 days extention of stay.
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Brett **********
Assuming, as you're from Hong Kong, you have a Hong Kong passport in which case you arrived visa exempt, not visa on arrival. You would have been stamped in for 30 days and that can be extended once by another 30 days at any immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht
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Tony *********
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oh, I use australian passport, is it the same ?
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@Tony ********
looking at your posts from January you asked a similar question then. Have you left and come back since then or is this the same visit?
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Tony *********
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@Brett *********
yup, I was enter from dec 2021 to May 2022 (Covid Visa) then I enter again at early July using visa exempt
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@Tony ********
then you're good to go get a 30 day exstension. That will be added on from you current final day
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Tony *********
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@Brett *********
thanks man! I will go to the immigration office tomorrow. by the way, look like their office has been relocated to IT Square Laksi Plaza 3rd floor in Bangkok.
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@Tony ********
I'm not sure on BKK as I've only had to deal with Phuket but I'm sure someone else will confirm that for you
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Tony *********
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@Brett *********
thanks alot man!
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Brett **********
@Tony ********
no worries
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Brandon ************
First of all, are you on visa on arrival, or visa exempt? I've attached a chart showing which countries get which.

VOA is not eligible for extension.

Visa exempt may be eligible for extension.

Also 9 days is not "just a few more days"

You also may qualify for Covid extension available until August 24th. No one can tell you if you'll actually get a Covid extension except your local immigration office after you apply.
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Tony *********
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@Brandon ***********
thanks, if not, I may just go for visa run...
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