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Do I need a return flight within 60 days for a 30-day extension on a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

30 Days Extension 60 Days Tourist Visa Thai Visa Rules TM 30 Requirement Bangkok Immigration Tourism Visa Process

Daniel *****

asked Nov 30, 2023

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Hello I have some questions regarding the 30 days extension of a 60 days tourist visa (stay in Bangkok) :

- do I need a return flight within the 60 days or is it ok if my return flight is within the 90 days ? 

- do I need a TM 30 at Bangkok immigration for the extension ?

Thanks

Answer summary

The user inquired about the requirements for extending a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand by 30 days, specifically regarding the need for a return flight within the 60-day period and the necessity of a TM 30 form at immigration. Responses clarified that a return ticket is not mandatory for the extension application, but a TM 30 receipt is typically required.

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Ellie *******

- do I need a return flight within the 60 days or is it ok if my return flight is within the 90 days ?

-> You don't need a return ticket to apply for 30 days tourism extension.

- do I need a TM 30 at Bangkok immigration for the extension ?

-> In most cases yes, you are asked for a TM30 receipt.

If you enter Thailand on a pre-purchased Tourist Visa, you will go to the Chaengwattana Immigration office, Government Complex Building B.

You will go here.

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And you can book online

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Attached is general information on tourism extension.

3 years ago

Daniel *****

@Ellie ******

thank you very much for your quick reply ! Regarding the departure flight, the airline will not ask me for a return ticket within 59 days either, right ?

3 years ago

James ***********

@Daniel ****

You need to show the return ticket within 60 days when you apply for the visa. If you already have the visa then you don't need it.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@James **********

, that depends on the embassy. Some accept 90 days for Single Entry Tourist Visa (60 days and 30 days extension). You need to check with the embassy/consulate you apply for your visa at.

3 years ago

Daniel *****

@James **********

just found out that O visa will actually be easier and cheaper for me ! Thanks for your answers !

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Daniel ****

you need to ask your air carrier. That’s totally each airline policy.

3 years ago

Daniel *****

@Ellie ******

okay thanks !