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Can you enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa and apply for a 30-day extension before it expires?
So you can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa and then apply for a 30 day extension a week before this expires.is this true?
Answer summary
Yes, travelers from visa exempt countries can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa. They can then apply for a 30-day extension at local immigration offices. The extension fee is approximately 1,900 baht, and while some immigration offices have specific rules about when you can apply for the extension, most allow it within 30 days before the visa expires.
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Stuart *********
Be aware that your airline may insist on a ticket out of Thailand within the initial days allowed, regardless that you could apply for an extension in country.
If your ticket isn’t a changeable one you could Google “onward flights” and rent a ticket for around $15
If your ticket isn’t a changeable one you could Google “onward flights” and rent a ticket for around $15
Bob **********
Yes
Wayne *********
Thai Sydney consulate website is up and going again, you could go for the TR60 visa with pre-approval online then if you decide you can then extend that when in Thailand giving you 90 days
Greg *********
OP@Wayne ********
just trying to get visa from Sydney is proving difficult. I've arranged accommodation but still haven't been told if visa is approved for a 60 day visit,so I'm looking at plan b.arrive for 30 days then apply for 30 day extension in jomtien .
Sam *****
@Greg ********
unfortunately given ANZAC day tomorrow, we have had to pull the pin on the tourist visa idea too.Time until we fly is just too short for us now to take the chance sending our passports via mail.Put our online application in on the *****
. Still haven’t heard back. We are thinking a Phu Quoc return from Bangkok as you don’t require a visa if only going to Phu Quoc. Good luck.Greg *********
OPWayne *********
@Greg ********
did you do the application online ? Mine only took 24 hours for approval and it was harder than the TR60 visaWayne *********
@Greg ********
they will be busy because they were shut for Songkran plus their website crashed and so probably got heaps of inquires this week after opening Tuesday. But yes plan B is 30 days exempt and 30 days extGreg *********
OP@Wayne ********
I did online.but if I made a mistake I don't know.cant get a response from them and can't speak on phone so I'm trying plan bStuart *********
From Australia you can indeed get a free stamp (visa exempt entry) for 30 days and extend that once for 30 days. 1,900 baht at a local immigration office.
The number of days before your stamp expires is up to the immigration office you use. Some allow 45 days, most allow 30 days prior (so with either option you could in theory go immediately upon arrival). Some like Jomtien and Koh Samui want you to apply within 7 days.
As they add the days on to your existing “allowed to stay” stamp it’s irrelevant how early you go - other than being too early in those places.
The number of days before your stamp expires is up to the immigration office you use. Some allow 45 days, most allow 30 days prior (so with either option you could in theory go immediately upon arrival). Some like Jomtien and Koh Samui want you to apply within 7 days.
As they add the days on to your existing “allowed to stay” stamp it’s irrelevant how early you go - other than being too early in those places.
Johan ********
@Stuart ********
thanks stuart. 👍Johan ********
Stuart *********
@Johan *******
There isn’t a limit on the number of extensions you can have ( once per entry is a limit). If you can get in on a exempt entry then you can get an extension. The getting in part is the issue. 2 times via a land border. No technical limit via air but it’s up to the immigration officer to decide.
Greg *********
OP@Brandon ***********
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