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Can UK passport holders extend their 60-day entry into Thailand for 62 days?
Hi. It seems now UK passport holders get a 60 day on arrival visa. If a visitor wishes to stay 62 days is it possible to extend the 60 days or will they need a 60 day tourist to extend? TIA
Answer summary
UK passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa and receive a free 60-day entry stamp, known as a visa exempt entry. This stamp can be extended by an additional 30 days for a fee of 1900 THB at the immigration office. If a visitor wishes to stay 62 days, they can either extend their stay legally or face an overstay penalty of 1000 THB for a minor 2-day overstay.
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David *********
If you are over staying only 2 days just pay the fine on leaving. I went to the Chiang Mia immigration office to extend for the exact same reason. The nice helper said to me why pay 1900 thb ? for an extension when I could pay 1000 thb for 2 days overstay. He even gave me paper work saying what happens for how many days you overstay and basically up to 90 days you don't get banned then 90 - 120 I think was a years ban and it goes up from there.
Chip ********
@David ********
just dont get caught on the streets before you make it to the airport.
Russell ********
@David ********
dont think I'd risk having that black mark against my name, should rules chnage in the future. 900 baht is nothing.
Graham ******
@David ********
and risk the possible consequences of those last two days to save 900B, bad ideaDavid *********
@Graham *****
I know what you are saying and that's the exact reason I went to immigration to get an extension. Once there they all but refused to give me an extension for 2 days overstay and even gave me paperwork to keep as I just wanted an extension that is official print out that lists what effect each length of over stay has in future entry. I have that paperwork somewhere as I kept it in case I was refused re entry this year which I wasn't. The bloke at immigration was extremely clear and spoke very good english and was adamant it would in no way affect me getting a visa to live in Thailand. I always do things by the book so made sure and asked him many times if was o.k.
Peter **********
@David ********
Unfortunately one person from immigration can tell you one thing but then another interpret it a completely different way. Personally I wouldn’t want an overstay of any amount on my record just incase you meet that one immigration officer at the Airport who sees it another way.Graham ******
@David ********
You can be stopped at a road side check not doing anything stupid and even possibly on the way to the airport to leave.David *********
Of course if you do something stupid and get arrested you will be banned. That's a no brainer.
Tod *********
Nope, UK passport holders don't get any 60 day arrival visa. 😮 😕
However with that being said; Brits can show up here without any visa and get stamped in for 60 days on free stamp on what's called a visa exempt entry. (y) 🙂
It's not a visa on arrival, it's not a visa at all, but it is a free 60 day entry stamp 🙂
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you can indeed extend one time for 30 days for 1900baht at the immigration office serving where you stay.
However with that being said; Brits can show up here without any visa and get stamped in for 60 days on free stamp on what's called a visa exempt entry. (y) 🙂
It's not a visa on arrival, it's not a visa at all, but it is a free 60 day entry stamp 🙂
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you can indeed extend one time for 30 days for 1900baht at the immigration office serving where you stay.
Andy *****
OP@Tod ********
thanks for that Todd. Much appreciated
James ********
@Andy ****
remember that The Day you arrive in Thailand counts as Day #1 ....so you might be three days overstay vs two...at 500 Thai baht per dayTod *********
@Andy ****
best of luck with it sir, safe travels (y) Don't forget to fill out the online TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card), you can do it from 3 days before your flight right on down to when you're standing in the arrival hall (they have kiosks there) here's the link
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Andy *****
OPThanks all for the info.
Alan *********
@Tod ********
I hope that was a cut and paste Tod. You are way too knowledgeable for something a simple Google search would tell you.
Alexander *******
@Alan ********
Tod Daniels is the one guy to go to if you want sound and straight to the point advice.James ********
@Alexander ******
@Tod ********
is the LEGENDAlan *********
@Alexander ******
Totally.... could not agree more.Tod *********
Alan *********
@Tod ********
That's even more impressive . Well done Tod, your comments and advice have been beyond helpful to me. Massive thank you.Activity
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