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Does a tourist visa extension in Thailand start from the expiration date or the application date?

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Jul 20, 2024

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David ****

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When I apply for a tourist visa extension, if it's approved, does the new visa start on the expiration date or the date of the application?

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When applying for a tourist visa extension in Thailand, if approved, the new extension will start on the expiration date of your current visa stamp, not the date of the application. Extensions typically add 30 days to your existing visa, and you can apply for the extension between 7 to 45 days before your current visa expires.

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Ning ******

new visa start on the expiration date. will take many hours if you are going to it square in bkk. avoid monday and friday if you can...

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Ning *****

The OP is on a Tourist Visa so would not go to Laksi for an extension but go to the main Immigration Office at Chaengwattana, Building B, Counter J

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Bob **********

@Ning *****

it’s not a visa

2 years ago

David ****

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extension, I understand

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also, reminder that this Monday is a holiday, so would avoid Tuesday as well.

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Graham ******

Extensions are added to your current exit date

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Stuart *********

For the extension based on tourism they will add on the 30 days to your existing stamp. Depending on the office you use you can do the extension from 45-7 days prior.

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