Do I need to apply for an extension on my tourist visa at the Thai embassy in the UK if I want to stay longer than 30 days?

Oct 14, 2018
6 years ago
AR *****
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I’m coming to Thailand next year and would like to stay for a couple of months. I have my flights booked with a return date within 30 days to uk. I was hoping to change my flights out there to stay another 3/4 weeks. Do I need to apply to Thai embassy in uk for extension on the tourist 30day exemption? What’s the best process to follow. TIA
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The user is planning to travel to Thailand for a couple of months and is considering extending their stay beyond the initial 30-day exemption. Community members recommend applying for a 60-day tourist visa at a Thai embassy in the UK, which can be extended for an additional 30 days once in Thailand. This option is suggested as being more cost-effective compared to the 30-day exemption followed by an extension.
AR *****
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Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
Tod *********
I agree with
@Ron ******
, a year is an eternity concerning this place.

Check back in closer to when you're going to come here (about a month or so before) and see if anything has changed.
Ron *******
A year is a long time in Thai politics and immigration requirements
Steve *******
Get yourself the single entry tourist visa at any Thai consulate in the UK
Nikolina *******
apply in thai embassy for 60 days tourist visa. u can extend that one another 30 days if u wish to stay longer. it comes out cheaper. its around 35€ and if u get 30days free and than extend another 30 days u need to pay 1900baht what comes up to be 50€
Nikolina *******
just saying..
Nikolina *******
@AR ****
extension of 30 days free visa is expensive. its 50€.

its cheaper if u get 60 days visa in UK before u arrive. only 35€
AR *****
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@Robert ******
I think Surin is closest. I’m near Prakonchai, Buriram, but Surin is about 25km and Buriram 50km.
Robert *******
You can apply for an Extension of Stay at any Immigration Office, just check the area where you stay for the closest one
AR *****
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Is it possible to get extension at airport in Bangkok or immigration office in Surin or Buriram. That’s where I’ll be staying or would advise sorting it before I go. TIA
Nikolina *******
Robert *******
The same as every Thai Embassy or Consulate that allows applications by mail. As far as I know there is only 1 Thai Embassy who has the online application method and that is Singapore. But after online approval you still need to hand in the hard copies and pick up your passport with visa the next working day.
Nikolina *******
at least it saves u going there twice if u dont live near by. 😉
Nikolina *******
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Nikolina *******
Robert Lagas thats how u apply in dublin. download that fill it in and send them together with passport and requested stuff. sorry
Robert *******
@Nikolina ******
This page is to download the application form, that is not an online application. Like this example:
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AR *****
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Nikolina *******
@Robert ******
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Nikolina *******
@AR ****
i just said i havent been personally i applied online and sent with post. but its not a problem. as long as u have all required paperwork. u are fine
Robert *******
@Nikolina ******
You have the link for the online applications?
AR *****
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@Nikolina ******
hi, did you apply in person in Ireland? Thanks.
Nikolina *******
@AR ****
yeah. u can get visa in any embassy no matter where. I got mine recently in Bali as I was there before heading to Thailand.

I havent been personally. i applied online and sent my things with post
Biff *******
Postal application to London is fine. Or check the website for the Dublin embassy
AR *****
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I live in N Ireland, UK. Can I go to embassy in Dublin as it’s easier to get to even though I’m not Irish. Anyone on here been to Dublin embassy?
Nikolina *******
you can apply online. and than send passport to them by post if the embassy is not in your town. its very easy and very quick. we applied in Ireland last year
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