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Do I need a passport with more than 6 months validity to extend my visa after the initial 30 days in Thailand?

Inês ********
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Hello!

Do I need to get a passport with validity > 6 months to get a visa extension (after my visa exempt 30 days)?

Thanks in advance!
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The original poster inquires about the necessity of having a passport with more than 6 months of validity to obtain a visa extension after their 30-day visa exemption period in Thailand. Community responses clarify that while it's not mandatory to have a passport with over 6 months validity for the extension itself, the maximum duration of the extension will be limited to the remaining validity of the passport. Additionally, they advise obtaining a new passport before traveling to avoid difficulties with other countries that may require a minimum of 6 months validity.
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James ********
James ********
Strongly suggest you get a NEW passport before you fly to Thailand.
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
No, but your extension can only be at maximum, the remaining validity of your current passport. Also, you may find it hard to find any local country that will allow you in, with less than 6 months validity
Inês ********
Inês ********
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@Lloyd *******
thanks Lloyd, I really appreciate the help! I’m assuming I’ll still be allowed in my home country (Portugal) without 6M validity
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********

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