Do I need to extend my tourist visa before it expires when using the e-visa extension in Thailand?

Tourist Visa Extension Thailand Immigration e-Visa Visa Rules Visa Types

Jan 3, 2025

3 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey everyone. 

I need to extend my tourist visa and want to try the e visa extension. I read the information on the official website but I don’t really get it… I have to go to the office and get my stamp at the e visa counter. Yes. But is it necessary that I go the before my actual visa is running out? Or can I go whenever i want?

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The e-visa extension for tourist visas in Thailand requires that you visit an immigration office to get your extension stamped in your passport, even if you initially applied online. It's essential to go before your visa or entry stamp expires. Some users express skepticism about the e-extension due to extra fees and the requirement of a physical visit to the immigration office.

Martin *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for your information. I guess I will stick with the good old early morning walk in since the e extension makes not a big difference except paying even more fees 😅

2 days ago

Wylie *******

You don't have to go before your visa expires, if you actually have a visa and not a visa exempt entry stamp. You DO need to go before your entry stamp expires though. Visa expiration and entry stamp expiration are two separate things.

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

the 30-days touristic E-extension is in an experimental phase only available in Bangkok. And it doesn't cut any ice - you still have to visit Immigration physically after having received the E-Extension, in order to get the extension stamp inked into your passport ! Thai finesse at its best ! 😎

3 days ago

Brandon ************

Obviously you have to go before your stamp runs out, because it's an extension.

There's really not much point in the e-extension because you still have to go into the office and bring all the documents that you uploaded, and you'll have to pay extra for it.

You can just make a free appointment for your immigration office and pay the normal 1900₿ or do a walk-in.

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