Do I need to leave Thailand on March 29th after my visa extension on February 27th?

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February 12, 2019

6 years ago

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I have a visa extension to do on Feb. 27th for 30 days, so can I safely assume that I will have to leave Thailand on March 29th (30 days after)? Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the requirement to leave Thailand after a 30-day visa extension applied on February 27th. Comments clarify that the actual leave date depends on the current visa's validity, as the extension is added to the existing expiration date rather than being based on the application date.

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Tod *********

@Neil ***********

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brings up a good point, the DAY you apply for the 30 day extension has NOTHING to do with when that extension runs out

They ADD the 30 day extension to your current expiration date <- meaning there is NO need to wait to the last day to get your extension because you won't lose any days going early.

6 years ago

Monti ********

When is your current stay valid to? The extension will be added to your current stay, not the day you apply for it.

6 years ago

Bob **********

Yes you’ll have to leave

6 years ago

Robert *******

It all depends on which kind of Visa you had when you entered Thailand.

6 years ago

Neil ************

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@Robert ******

Understood that I don't have to wait until the last minute to extend my visa, New information and thank you.

6 years ago

Neil ************

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@Robert ******

My plan is leave on 27th - Thai Consulate is open

on next day Thurs and collect new visa on Fri and fly out later. Thank you.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Go tomorrow morning for the Extension of Stay and all will be clear as the stamp is in your passport.

6 years ago

Robert *******

I quickly counted days, do not shoot when I missed one day please.

6 years ago

Neil ************

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@Robert ******

Ok, so I should leave on 28th March (last possible day) with the extension included, or I could leave on 27th and be very safe? Thank you.

6 years ago

Robert *******

I try. You're visa is stamped used and became invalid on your day of entry. You got a new stamp Admitted to Stay with mention your day of arrival and the Admitted to Stay

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/2019. You can apply at most Immigration Offices for a 30 day Extension of Stay between 30 days and the last day mentioned as Admitted to Stay (your case

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/2019). The 30 day Extension of Stay is added on

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/2019, with some calculation this will be 28 March 2019.

6 years ago

Neil ************

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@Robert ******

Please explain more clearly, thank you. I'm leaving it 'til the last day to get the most out of the visa period.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Thanks, you do not have to wait till the last day, the Extension of Stay is added to your last day and is 30 days.