Can we apply for a 30-day extension on our Thailand tourist visa before the last day of our 60-day stay?

Feb 3, 2023
2 years ago
James ********
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Hi! We're here on 60 day tourist visa's and would like to extend by 30 days. Do we need to wait until last day or two or will the extension automatically be added onto the end of our 60, meaning we can get it out the way and sorted ahead of time? Thanks. James
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The user inquired about the possibility of applying for a 30-day extension on their 60-day tourist visa before the final days of their current visa. Responses indicate that most immigration offices permit extensions to be submitted as early as 30 days prior, while some may have a shorter window of just 7 days. Additionally, it was clarified that the 30 days will be added to the existing visa stamp, allowing for an early application.
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Rob *******
Are you from the uk mate ?
James ********
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@Rob ******
yep from UK!
James ********
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I used the onward travel site where you essentially hold a valid booking for 15 dollars (and get documentation), but don't actually use it!
Rob *******
@James *******
Did you have to show onward travel in your visa application ? i’m after doing the same as you but i dont know if my onward travel would have to be in the 60 days
Graham ******
Stuart *********
Most offices allow 30 days prior. Some are just 7 days prior. Regardless they add on the 30 days to your existing stamp.
James ********
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Thanks Stuart! Will check out what it is here on Koh Phangan. Also, we didn't get a departure card on arrival. Is this normal for a 60 day visa and will we need one for extension like it says in Graham's sheet below?
Stuart *********
@James *******
Since July 2022 they stopped issuing them for air passengers. Just leave the space in the form blank.
Stuart *********
Some like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Buri Ram allow 45 days prior.
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