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Can I visit Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and extend my stay for an additional 30 days?

Mj *******
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Good noon everyone..i would like to ask if il go visit thailand for a 30days exempt visa entry but il be staying for like 34~35 days and booked a round trip ticket.im planning to extend my visa for another 30 days before the first 30days exempt visa expires .would that be possible that the immig. Will question my 4~5days extra days included in my booked round trip ticket? Any idea will help.thank u...
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The original poster seeks advice on the possibility of extending their stay in Thailand beyond the 30 days granted by a visa exemption. They plan to stay for about 34-35 days with a round-trip ticket. Community responses suggest that while it is possible to extend the stay by applying at an immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht, it's also cautioned that overstaying could result in fines (500 baht per day) and may affect future entries into Thailand. Some advise getting a visa beforehand to avoid complications.
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David **********
David **********
As Randy Cooper mentioned the airline could deny boarding. That is what is tricky. Maybe better to get a visa beforehand then no worries.
Stan **********
Stan **********
Why not get a SETV from your home country before your visit . Probably a little less expensive plus you won't have to waste ' holiday ' time hanging around the immigration office .
Mj *******
Mj *******
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Thanks that helps me feel better
Randy ********
Randy ********
Here’s what happened to me yesterday leaving my home country, Canada with a return trip air ticket. The ticket was for 45 day stay in Thailand. When I tried to get on the plane in Toronto they flagged me as I was trying to board. They asked me for a visa because of the length of my trip. I explained to them I have already purchased a ticket to Laos before the 30 days was up. They didn’t ask to see prof and let me in the plane.

When I filled out the immigration form I put the date I was leaving for Laos as the date of departing Thailand. No questions asked. I’ll get another 30 days when I return from Laos. Good luck to you and enjoy your first trip to this wonderful country. I’m sure you will return again.
David **********
David **********
I've been here 4 months and don't have a flight out, no problem just ensure you fill out a departure card as they want a copy of that, I lost mine so I need to keep reporting it lost to the police. All good
Reiner *********
Reiner *********
Just a new Card to keep it
David **********
David **********
Ask for a new one?
Reiner *********
Reiner *********
Next time u just ask for a new one
Reiner *********
Reiner *********
Yes you can extend IT in Thailand at an immigration office for an other 30 days it cost you 1900 thb ....it is the best, or you just " overstay 5 days but this cost each day 500 so 2500 thb....

And as described before the list, must have copies of your passport , the departure card and the visa stamp as well....and a proper hotel adress
Randy ********
Randy ********
Don’t over stay. It could end up hurting your chances of being allowed back down the road. Just go to immigration office or travel to Laos, Cambodia, etc. I chose leaving for a weekend to Laos. Air travel and accommodations to Laos is cheap.
Mj *******
Mj *******
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Ouchyyy for my pocket for tht overstay hehheh! @reiner B..... and yes thats the worst scenario to get caught and get fined for 4~5 days overstay @David Viscuso..thank u guys
David ************
David ************
You should add “and don’t get caught”..
Tan ************
Tan ************
No problems at all.

Just pay

1) 1900baht

2) fill up the forms

3) have a passport photo

4) wait at Immigration office

5) photocopy visa stamped page and passport first page
Mj *******
Mj *******
OP
Thank you..i appreciate @tan sze liang
Alex *********
Alex *********
Just go to immigration and extend for 1900 baht
Mj *******
Mj *******
OP
Thanks Alex.. :)
Robert ********
Robert ********
Not a problem.
Robert ********
Robert ********
No problem, that is what this group is all about and Welcome!
Mj *******
Mj *******
OP
Youre right..its my first visit to thailand so i need much info
Robert ********
Robert ********
My pleasure, and FYI: I would NEVER recommend intentionally overstaying your visa.
Mj *******
Mj *******
OP
Thanks Robert..
Robert ********
Robert ********
Immigration knows you can extend.

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