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Can I get a visa extension on the expiry date in Thailand?

Thai Visa Extension Visa Expiration Immigration Rules Thailand Extension of Stay Visa Regulations

Derek *******

asked Jan 24, 2021

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Hey, quick question. If my visa ends on Jan 29 can i get the extension on Jan 29 or do I have to get it by Jan 28.

So does the date on the visa include that day or no?

Answer summary

You can obtain a visa extension on the expiration date itself (January 29), but it's important to note that the effective date for either the "Extension of stay" or the "Admitted to" stamp should not pass this date. It's also advisable not to delay the process, especially considering that immigration offices may have long waits.

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Will ******

I wdnt leave it late.. now they are seriously busy and online queue etc

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

The date your visa expires is not relevant. What is relevant is the date of either your "Extension of stay" OR your "Admitted to" stamp.

If your "Extension of Stay" or "Admitted to" stamp ends on January 29, the last day you can get an extension of stay is January 29.

6 years ago

Derek *******

Thank you everyone very much for the help and answers

6 years ago

Alan *********

The advice here is almost unifornly to go early. There is no loss of days by going early on a covid 60 day extension if that is your concern. I went on Friday 22nd and Iwent early previously with no loss of days.

6 years ago

Guenter ********

@Benjamin *****

As always ... correct wording is essential ! I admire yours and all admins' patience day for day and again and again ! Well done !

6 years ago

Derek *******

@Benjamin *****

ok great. Mine says “Extension of stay permitted up to jan 29” so i can go on the 29. Thank you very much

6 years ago

Bobby ********

Derek Gygax. If you're in Bangkok, make a booking. The 29th at immigration is going to be a shitfight, and I'm sure many will be turned away.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Derek ******

What is your current Extension of stay, and what extension of stay are you getting. Depending on your situation, you may have to cancel your existing extension of stay.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Derek ******

you’ll be fine. Go on the 29th and get the extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

6 years ago

Derek *******

@Benjamin *****

I arrived in thailand March 2020 with ‘Visa on Arrival’. Since then I have done one extension, then amnesty, then 60 day extensions. I am just getting another 60 day extension. I never changed my visa to education or volunteer, just extensions on the original ‘visa on arrival’

6 years ago