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Can I get an Extension of Stay on a Non-O visa in Thailand following a Visa Exempt Entry?

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Jun 30, 2017

9 years ago

Might ************

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Hi all quick question: coming from the States, I can do a visa on arrival, and then apply for a extension of stay while in country correct? I had a one year Non-O visa last year, was only issued a 90 Day single entry this year Non-O, and we are working to finalize getting my mother back into her house book in Buriram when I return next week. Any help is appreciated

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether they can enter Thailand with a Visa Exempt Entry instead of a Visa on Arrival and if they can apply for an Extension of Stay after that. Respondents confirm that the Visa Exempt Entry allows for an initial 30 days, with the possibility of extending for 30 more days at a local immigration office for 1900 THB. The user then questions whether a longer extension is possible or if they need to exit the country to apply for a tourist visa, especially given their personal circumstances involved in finalizing their mother's house registration and their Thai nationality.

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Might ************

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Thanks for insight gentlemen, I really appreciate it

9 years ago

Robert *******

SETV is original 60 days plus possible Extension of Stay 30 days.

9 years ago

Might ************

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Great. Thanks for clearing it up Robert

9 years ago

Robert *******

You can come using the Visa Exempt Entry for 30 days, as Brian stated you can get a SETV good for 60 days in Thailand, in Laos. It takes 2 days, apply day 1 morning, pick up day 2 afternoon. You can apply for extension of stay for Visa Exempt Entry and also for the SETV once for 30 days.

9 years ago

Might ************

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I pretty much missed the timeframe to do a SETV on this trip back to the States Robert. Came back here for 2

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weeks, and had weddings and family visits in between. Was hoping to do either the VOA or the Exemption when I return to BKK next week, and then secure a longer visa after I arrived if that makes any sense

9 years ago

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Might ************

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Great. Thanks for confirming guys.

Is it possible to get the Extension of Stay for longer than 30 days? Or would I need to exit the country and apply for a tourist visa at one of the Thai consulates? Our end goal is to finalize getting my mother back into her house registration, so that I then finalize my Thai nationality. Just need to get my visa situation sorted out on this trip

9 years ago

Robert *******

You can enter using Visa Exempt Entry, not a visa on arrival. This gives you 30 days admitted to stay and you can aks for Extension of Stay for another 30 days at local Immigration office, costs 1900 Thb.

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Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand for another 30 days while applying for a non O visa?

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