Do I Need an Embassy Letter for a 30-Day Visa Extension in Thailand?

Visa Extension 30 Day Visa Thailand Immigration

Mar 31, 2020

5 years ago

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I have just received an email notification from the UK embassy saying they will not issue an extension support letter as my current 30 day visa runs out on the 6th April and that I will be allowed to get a standard 30 day extension. I have heard on many feeds that I still need a letter..... Please help me clear this up? Many thanks again

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The user seeks clarification on whether an embassy letter is needed to extend their 30-day visa in Thailand. Comments confirm that a letter is not required for the first extension, but is needed for subsequent extensions.

Lucia *************

Hey

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

, slightly different question... How many days did it take to get a reply from the embassy? Emailed them all my info on Thursday last week and still waiting... I'm sure they're busy but I was told two working days initially.

5 years ago

Lucia *************

Hmm, thanks, perhaps I'll try again. Good luck

5 years ago

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

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@Lucia ************

only 24 hours

5 years ago

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

Tod *********

You do NOT need the embassy letter to get the FIRST "normal" 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry or a 60 day tourist visa entry.

You only need the letter if after you got that 30 day extension you need more time THEN you need the letter.

5 years ago

Matt ********

Have you already extend once? If not, you can extend once without the letter 👍🏻

5 years ago

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

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@Matt *******

thanks for your reply

5 years ago

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

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@Matt *******

no I have not extended yet.

5 years ago

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

Robert *******

if you are still in the 30 day period you got on entry into Thailand you can apply for the 30 day Extension of Stay at your local Immigration Office.

5 years ago

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

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@Robert ******

thanks very much. I was going to apply for a 60 day family extension.... Do you advise I get my standard 30 day extension the apply agsin for the 60 day extension with the covid letter?

5 years ago

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

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What are the requirements for extending my visa in Thailand if I need a letter from my embassy?

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