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Can I obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand and extend it for an additional 30 days?
Thailand visa rulesVisa on Arrival30-day extensionTourist visaVisa exemptionChiang Mai immigrationVisa policies by nationality
May 21, 2017
9 years ago
Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it possible to get VOA and extend 30 days? I'm trying to decide if it's necessary to get 60-day tourist visa in Bali before arrival. Arriving in Chiang Mai.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, as an American, you can receive a 30-day visa exemption upon arrival in Thailand, which can then be extended for another 30 days at an immigration office in Chiang Mai for a fee of 1,900 Baht. However, it may be more economical to apply for a 60-day tourist visa beforehand, as it allows for a 30-day extension, giving a total stay of up to 90 days.
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Michael ********
If you will extend a 30 day visa exemption stamp or 60 day tourist visa these days, you need proof of address.
Tod *********
Pull a single entry tourist visa BEFORE you come here and you'll be stamped in for 60 days.
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, said, that's cheaper than comin' in on a 30 day visa exempt entry and then getting a 1900baht 30 day extension at the immigration office.Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERExcellent. Thanks guys.
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Ivan ************
Yes you get 30 days on arrival visa-free as an American and you can extend that for 30 days at immigration in Chiang Mai for 1,900B. It's actually cheaper to get the visa if you can though and that gives you the option of staying 90 days (60+30 extension).
Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Charles **********
It's not expensive for me to travel to the Thai consulate here in Bali and requires no accommodation so I think I'll opt for that route. Thank you.Charles ***********
The visa is cheaper than the exempt extension, but you have to factor in the cost of traveling to a Thai consulate (and maybe accommodation) to get a visa. This usually makes the exemption extension much cheaper.
Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER90 days is ideal. I'll brave the Thai consulate in Bali.
Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood point.
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Robert *******
Depends on your country of origin and passport. Only 19 countries must do the Visa On Arrival and that is for 15 days with an possibility for 1 Extension of Stay for 7 days. Countries are listed under the green area:
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Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Amornrat *********
I think you get the gist of what I meant.Amornrat **********
@Noel **********
sorry, it is not VOA, it is visa exempt or visa waiver.Noël ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHahaha, American to put you all at ease. I lived in Thailand for three years. I'm well versed in VOA but I'm not well versed in how things have changed in recent years post-coup.
Robert *******
I learned one thing with giving advise. Do not assume details. Maybe it is a man using a girls picture. After all this is the internet.
Ivan ************
@Robert ******
I would lay money on her being from a country that gets 30 days visa-exempt. White with a Scandinavian name, what are the odds you think? And if she's from Brazil she gets 90! Even better.Robert *******
Thats why I give the list of countries who need the VOA. I do not know what country of origin her passport is. She can check herself now.
Ivan ************
@Rob***
most people referring to VOA mean a visa-exempt entry which is extendible by 30 days.Reply to
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