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Can I get another 30-day extension after a border run on a visa-exempt entry?
Hello I have a question regarding the 30 day extensions. I am an American who is in Thailand on my 60 visa free entry. I already did my 30 extension giving me a total of 90 days.
I plan to do a boarder run and come back for another 30 days. Will I be able to do another extension after I do the boarder run? Giving me a total of 60 days.
Thanks in advance for any information
*Edit to add*
This is my first time in Thailand. I have no other history here ever other than what I posted.
I plan to do a boarder run and come back for another 30 days. Will I be able to do another extension after I do the boarder run? Giving me a total of 60 days.
Thanks in advance for any information
*Edit to add*
This is my first time in Thailand. I have no other history here ever other than what I posted.
Answer summary
The user, an American on a 60-day visa-free entry in Thailand, is asking if they can obtain another 30-day extension after doing a border run, having already extended their stay once. Responses suggest that while it's possible to request another extension, approval can be uncertain and often depends on the immigration officer's discretion and the individual's immigration history. Some recommend obtaining a single-entry tourist visa during the border run for a more straightforward extension or considering alternative visa options.
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Simon *******
Simply get a Single entry tourist visa in the country you are doing the boarder run to,this will give you 60 days in Thailand or if you are over 50 get a Non O 90 day and exstent it to 12 months if you wish or just do the 90 days.
Dave *********
If you pay in Thailand you can get anything
Braulio *********
snide response
Articulat**********
OPBraulio Escobar you're commenting like I care what you think 🤔
Jeff *************
The other thing you can do on your border Run is purchase a visa then you can stay longer without the fuss
Jeff *************
2nd extension will be only 7 days
Leevi ***********
nobody knows, it is up to immigration officer, you can try.
Dave ****************
You'll probably be ok doing a border run with a known visa run company. But the extension is anyone's guess. You'll need a very good reason to convince the IO for another 30 day extension .
Here in Phuket is getting VERY strict.. chok Dee na krap
Here in Phuket is getting VERY strict.. chok Dee na krap
Jord ******
Providing you don’t have a massive history of already doing so, yes.
Luit *****************
Jord Reep At some Immigration Offices they accept only one 30 day extension, the second would be 7 days.
When you already are in the country for 120 days only interrupted by a border run to get a fresh stamp, you exactly behave the way they want to prevent with the stricter rules.
I would not be that sure a new 30 days extension will be granted.
When you already are in the country for 120 days only interrupted by a border run to get a fresh stamp, you exactly behave the way they want to prevent with the stricter rules.
I would not be that sure a new 30 days extension will be granted.
Jord ******
Luit van der Linde I’ve done 3 30 days extensions in calendar year before with no issues.
If they had a set limit on entires and extensions I could understand your argument, but they don’t. It’s “embassy and IO depending”
There is also no where that states the amount of time one must spend outside of Thailand before re entering.
Until those are genuine rules and not just hearsay.
Expats in this group are stricter than Thai immigration 😆😆
If they had a set limit on entires and extensions I could understand your argument, but they don’t. It’s “embassy and IO depending”
There is also no where that states the amount of time one must spend outside of Thailand before re entering.
Until those are genuine rules and not just hearsay.
Expats in this group are stricter than Thai immigration 😆😆
Luit *****************
Jord Reep The 7 days extension as second extension in a year is certainly not only hearsay, it is a rule followed by many offices.
What you did BEFORE did not matter, we live NOW and what happened to you is nice to know, but does not guarantee anything at all
What you did BEFORE did not matter, we live NOW and what happened to you is nice to know, but does not guarantee anything at all
Greg ***********
The Immigration officer you ask for a second extension in a row, will look at your recent 12-18 months stay history. You haven't told us much about this history, only that you entered visa exempt, got 60 days stamped and extended it with 30 days. . . . . . . . So, when he sees that you have already accumulated 60 + 30 + 30 = 120 days within a one-year period, he might decide that you have reached your personal limit. We can't know for sure. In his case he might only grant you the stamp "application denied, you have 7 days to leave the kingdom"
Ronnie ********
Greg Alexander he said it's his first time in Thailand
Greg ***********
Ronnie Jasper That it is his first time, he edited after my replies.
The Immigration officer he intends to ask for a second extension, will look at his recent 12- months stay history.
He entered visa exempt, got 60 days stamped and extended it with 30 days.
That’s his only entry history.
He is going to do a second visa exempt entry, which will catapult his stay permits to 120 days.
So, when an Immigration officer sees that he already accumulated 120 days within a one-year period, he might decide that he has reached his personal limit.
We can't know for sure. It is up to the Immigration officer to decide.
In his case there is a risk that he might only grant the stamp "application denied, you have 7 days to leave the kingdom"
The Immigration officer he intends to ask for a second extension, will look at his recent 12- months stay history.
He entered visa exempt, got 60 days stamped and extended it with 30 days.
That’s his only entry history.
He is going to do a second visa exempt entry, which will catapult his stay permits to 120 days.
So, when an Immigration officer sees that he already accumulated 120 days within a one-year period, he might decide that he has reached his personal limit.
We can't know for sure. It is up to the Immigration officer to decide.
In his case there is a risk that he might only grant the stamp "application denied, you have 7 days to leave the kingdom"
Articulat**********
OPGreg Alexander lol...what more history do you need? I just gave it to you
Gregor **********
ArticulateOstrich15 I am missing an overview of the complete history of the previous 12-months period. If there wasn't any more entry into Thailand, everything is fine. But if there was more than just the 60+30, you need to tell us so we can assess the actual risk. In case you have been to Thailand for 60 days in January and February 2026, you better FORGET your planned border run and return to your home country or travel to another country than Thailand. 150 days accumulated total stays within a 1-year period on visa-exemptions, carry a high rick of denial
Articulat**********
OPGregor Huettner that is the complete over view. My first and only time in Thailand. No other history
Wannikea *********
ArticulateOstrich15 you shared about your last entry but you didn't give any clues as to your entry history over the previous year.
BreezyGi*********
Boarder run? Maybe get an ED visa to learn English
Articulat**********
OPBreezyGiraffe4639 Why would I want to learn English? Im a native speaker.
Ronnie ********
ArticulateOstrich15 because he's a fucking helmet mate
Jim *********
ArticulateOstrich15 because you don’t seem to know how to spell border. A boarder is a tenant, countries have borders.
Edward ********
BreezyGiraffe4639 Be generous, autocorrect is evil.
BreezyGi*********
Jim McGowan not like it was a typo it was used 3 or 4 times. He needs to enroll in an English class
John **********
That will be up to the specific immigration office you will use, they may only give 7 days
Articulat**********
OP@John *********
would it better to just do another boarder run to get another 30 day to total the 60?
Peter ********
ArticulateOstrich15
It would be better to get a visa
It would be better to get a visa
Jeff *************
ArticulateOstrich15 nope, unless it’s a DTV
John **********
ArticulateOstrich15 depends on the visa you want to apply for. DTV, Non-OA and METV yes. Others can be applied for at any consulate that allows non residents to apply
CopperFla*********
ArticulateOstrich15 that’s for the DTV visa. The TR isn’t as strict.
Articulat**********
OPStuart Chiverton I thought I had to go back to the USA to apply for any type of visa woth the new laws
Stuart ***********
ArticulateOstrich15 you can apply for a visa from the country you are going to exit Thailand to.
Articulat**********
OPPeter Slaman im already in Thailand. I would have to go back to USA to apply for visa
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