Can I immediately request a 30-day extension on my 60-day entry visa when I land in Bangkok?

Oct 6, 2024
a month ago
Hi everyone!

When I land in Bangkok can I immediately request a 30-day extension on my standard 60-day entry or do I need to do that later?

Thank you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When arriving in Bangkok, you typically cannot request a 30-day extension on your standard 60-day entry permit right away. Most comments suggest that the best practice is to apply for the extension no earlier than 45 days before your 60-day duration expires, and it's recommended to go to the local immigration office, considering that policies might vary by location. Some users have highlighted that applying too far in advance might not be accepted, while others have shared experiences of successfully applying just a day after arrival. It's advised to confirm with the local immigration office for specific rules and requirements.
Henrik *****
If you do that, you will show the you are on a wrong visa scheme, and you should have applyed for a 90 day visa, instead of visa excempt.

Go in the last week before the 60 days run out.
Bart **************
No you cannot
Andrew *********
You can ask but your answer will be no
Rob **********
You will not get a 30 day extension straight away, ask you local immigration office most will let you do a extension with 30 days left on your stamp some will do it with 45 days left. You will have to pay 1,900 baht and some offices will require a copy of your current TM30. So best to ask your local office exactly what their requirements are.
Martin *********
Leave it until about a week before , easy
Damo ***********
Stupid
Eric ******
@Damo **********
how was that a stupid question? If he knows he is going to stay, what's wrong with getting it out the way? What is up with all these stupid responses from people on here? He was asking a simple question. A no would be just as easy for you to reply.
Eric ******
I just don’t understand people that come on here with negative comments and offer nothing. The people are just asking for help. That’s what this site is for. If you don’t like the question, just scroll past it. There’s just too much of it on here lately. You could have just as easily answered no.
Damo ***********
@Eric *****
go for a walk mate..
Damo ***********
who are you?
Damo ***********
@Eric *****
zee you f'witttt
Sam *****
We have done it a day after landing on several occasions. Some of the more touristy places like Pattaya have unique rules I have been told. Check direct with their office.
Graham ******
@Sam ****
You did it a day after landing when the Visa Exempt stamp was 30 days, it is now 60 days so that is not possible at any Immigration Office
Sam *****
@Graham *****
ok thanks, that is right, what is the rule now on the 60 days if I can please ask? I am about to go again.
Graham ******
@Sam ****
It's still a 30 day extension which, in most offices, can be applied for when there is 30 days or less remaining on your 60 day entry stamp (Jomtien & Pattaya is 7 days or less remaining)
Sam *****
@Graham *****
thanks for that info. I normally do it straight up, but will wait the 30 days to avoid any drama.👍🍻
Alexander *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks people!! 🙏😁
Ling *****
I go 1 week before expiry at Jomtien. They have been known to knock people back there if you try to do it too far in advance.
Graham ******
@Ling ****
Jomtien is last 7 days, as is Samui
Hanzala ***
Or you can do it one day late, and pay 2,500 baht instead, upto you really
Nick **********
In Bangkok you can apply from when you have 45 days left on your entry stamp.

That's specifically Bangkok : it depends on the immigration office ( => where you are staying ) when you can apply.
Willem ****
In Bangkok you can do that from 45 days before your stamp expires. You need to go to immigration at Laksi IT square.
Willem ****
Billy ******
@Willem ***
yes, I went half way through my 60 days last year.
Mahafuj ************
No Need To Extended Request. You Can Get Re Entry Exit With 1200 Bath Pay On Re Entry immigration Counter
Ernesto ********
Go for it. Don’t take no for an answer.
Braulio *********
@Ernesto *******
Sure, be a pushy farang
Ernesto ********
@Braulio ********
how else can a fanang be ?
Gary *******
Apply at local immigration office for 30 day extension 5 days before the 60 days is up
Kim *********
@Gary ******
or much earlier
Nick **********
@Gary ******
no need to wait last minute in Bangkok
John *******
Later
Maksym ***********
You can. But definitely then will say no and say to come later 😁
Chang ******
No you can't
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