Can I get two 30-day extensions for my stays in Thailand within a year?

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Just wondering if it’s possible to get two 30 day extensions in a 12 month period?  We were planning on 2 trips to Thailand this year but want to spend longer than the 30 day visa exemption they are talking about bringing back on both stays.  None of the Visas seem to suit our plans.. any advice would be appreciated 🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion revolves around the possibility of obtaining two 30-day extensions for visa exemptions in Thailand within a 12-month period. It notes that currently, entrants can usually get one 30-day extension on their visa exemption, and a second extension (if applicable) could only be for 7 days. However, obtaining a tourist visa that grants an initial 60-day stay, plus a possible 30-day extension, is recommended for longer trips. Concerns about the impending reduction of visa exemption periods and the visa application process for tourists looking to spend more time in Thailand are also addressed.

Graham ****** · Answer

"None of the Visas seem to suit our plans" why does a tourist visa not fit?

Wannikea ********* · Answer

If there is quite a space between your two visits and you return to your home country in between then you should have no problem coming in on a visa exempt and getting a 30 day extension both times. The recent crackdown is not on genuine tourists but those abusing the free entries and extensions within a short period of time.

Dan ********** · Answer

Yes. Shouldn’t be a problem especially if returning to you’re home country in between visits

Dan ******* · Answer

Nope. They announced last year that you get one 30 day extension. The second one will be for 7 days.

I got lucky last year. I applied for my second one  , just days before Thai Immigration made their announcement November 13th.

Atrustwor********* · Answer

Why not just get the TR 60 visa

Frankie ******* · Answer

An average tourist gets 30 or 60 days visa free stay n only stays for 21 days but  if u r planning a longer stay it's not a visa free exempt stay it's a different category visa n as such u should find out out is suitable for u n get the right visa for your stay

Robert ********* · Answer

Multiple entry tourist visa

And how many extension you will get is unknown as of now .

Ralph ******* · Answer

If you are looking at two 60 day visa exemptions then it is going to depend on when you travel. If you are thinking of two 60 day visa exemptions each with a 30 day extension then it’s not going to happen as the second extension will only be 7 days.

Also, factor in the likely change to 30 day visa exemption some time this year.

How long do you want to stay on each visit?

Also, factor in the likely change to 30 day visa exemption some time this year.

How long do you want to stay on each visit?

Night ******* · Answer

Would you consider obtaining a tourist visa that provides 60 days, with the option to extend for an additional 30 days? If you need another 60 days, just do a border run.

John ********** · Answer

It's only talk about reducing visa exempt entries to 30 days, it might not happen. But the simple solution if you are worried about it is to get a tourist visa, the single entry tourist visa will get you stamped in for 60 days and you can extend it by a further 30 days at the immigration office serving wherever you are located inside Thailand

Stuart ********* · Answer

It is still 60 days stamp on entry.  No firm news on that changing yet

Can I get two 30-day extensions for my stays in Thailand within a year?

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