Can my friend extend his tourist visa in Chiang Mai for 90 days or only 60 days?

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Nov 5, 2021

3 years ago

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My friend is about to extend his tourist in Chiang Mai and would like to know if he can extend for 90 days or only 60 days. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A friend inquired about extending a tourist visa in Chiang Mai and whether it can be extended for 90 days or 60 days. Responses clarified that for a tourist entry (such as SETV or visa-exempt), only a 30-day extension is available. However, a TR visa with a 60-day entry can potentially be extended to 90 days total. There was also mention of a Covid-19 extension eligibility, based on specific conditions regarding the duration of stay in Thailand.

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Ellie *******

30days extension (once) is the only extension available for tourist entry (entry on SETV or visa-exempt scheme). 60days entry on TR visa can be extended for 90days TOTAL with an extension.

I think there could be some 'lost in translation' or just misunderstanding - total 90days and 90days extension are often mixed up.

But as mentioned above, OP's friend could have a chance to apply for Covid extension on or before 26 Nov, if he have less than 45 days (in CM) in his latest stamp after he applies 30days tourism extension. (But 60days would start on the day of application)

Anyway, I guess he has almost no chance to get 60days or more extensions with his stamp.

3 years ago

Nigel *********

He can get 30 days or maybe 60bdays if they let him have the covid extension

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

What visa did he enter on, and what extension of stay is he attempting to acquire?

3 years ago

Gary *******

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@Benjamin *****

he came in on TR tourist visa vis Phuket sandbox where they told him he would be able to extend for 90 days in Chiang Mai anyway he will go on Monday to immigration

3 years ago

Graham ******

@Gary ******

Extend to 90 days not FOR

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Gary ******

Who are "they"?

3 years ago

Gary *******

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@Benjamin *****