Can I extend my visa on arrival in Thailand or do I need to change my return flight for a 15-day stay?

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Hi everyone. 
I have a holiday booked for 18 days departing on 12th of January till 30th of January. The issue is that I am still waiting for my E Visa as I applied for it quite late.
I am Romanian citizen living in UK that means that I could apply for visa on arrival ( 15 days only ). 
My questions are:
1.Can I extend my visa on arrival at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok without any urgent/medical reason?
2. Do I have to change my return flight before travelling in order to fit into the 15 days visa upon arrival?
Some advice, please? Thank you

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, a Romanian citizen living in the UK, is concerned about their upcoming trip to Thailand, specifically regarding their visa situation. They sought clarification on whether they can extend their 15-day visa on arrival, and if they need to adjust their return flight to comply with the visa's duration. Responses indicate that a visa on arrival cannot be extended without a valid reason and that a return flight within the 15 days is likely necessary to avoid complications with airlines and immigration.

Peter ****** · Answer

Hmmm.

Poor you ..

Maybe e visa simply never going to be provided. They used to be fast.

Triple jabbed? 10 days in sandbox in Phucket?

Airline may not let you even board.

If you arrive, your holiday in TH may not be more than few hours in holding cell waiting for the expensive return flight you had to pay for.

I think that the Thai's charge c. 500 bhat per night for holding cell.

Excellent suggestion at end to try London Embassy.

Even then things change ..

Benjamin ****** · Answer

>Can I extend my visa on arrival at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok without any urgent/medical reason?

No, you can not. They are selling a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, however I have seen reports of people who entered on a visa on arrival being rejected when they apply.

>Do I have to change my return flight before travelling in order to fit into the 15 days visa upon arrival?

Yes you do.

Stuart ********* · Answer

Try contacting the embassy through messenger. Possibly more luck than via phone.

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Stuart ********* · Answer

You cannot extend a visa on arrival. You can apply for an extension but it would be denied and you’d be given 7 days to leave.

Without a return flight within the 15 days will probably cause a hiccup with your airline. They may not let you board. You could also fall foul at immigration on arrival if you don’t have an onward ticket.

Can I extend my visa on arrival in Thailand or do I need to change my return flight for a 15-day stay?

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