Can I obtain a Thai tourist visa upon arrival and extend it for 30 days?

Jun 27, 2024
5 months ago
Tim ********
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Visiting from the US next week Can I get a Thai tourist visa after entering? And then add a 30 day extension?
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You cannot obtain a Thai tourist visa after arriving in Thailand. Instead, as a US passport holder, you will receive a visa-exempt stamp valid for 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for an additional 30 days at an immigration office for a fee of 1,900 baht. Alternatively, it is advisable to apply for a 60-day tourist visa before traveling, which can also be extended for another 30 days.
Bart **************
No
James *********
No. Get a tourist Visa from home. Apply right now online and can get 60 days, then you can get an extension for an additional 30 days at an immigration office. Git 'er done!
Rob *********
@James ********
more rudeness. Sad someone has to do this to feel better about their self.
Rob *********
@James ********
everyone keeps saying “get it from home “. What if you aren’t home? I’m in Taiwan, flying to BKK then Italy for 3 months, then back to BKK. I’d like to stay longer on the second entry, but I’m not going back home to the USA.
James *********
@Rob ********
I wasn't replying to you, but to the OP. If you have a different question than the OP, it would be prudent to ask in your own, new, original post 😉
Rob *********
@James ********
I know you weren’t replying to me, as I’d never said anything. It was a follow on for more information, how conversations work. Keep your snarkyness to yourself if you don’t know the answer.
Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

thaievisa.go.th

If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.

Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
Ken ***********
A Thai tourist visa can only be issued outside Thailand not after you arrive.
Stuart *********
You can’t get a tourist visa after entering, but as a US passport holder you would get a free 30 day visa exempt stamp and could extend that once for 30 days for 1,900 baht.
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