How can an Australian extend a tourist visa in Thailand?

Aug 3, 2024
4 months ago
Michael *******
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I'm an Aussie. I arrived in Thailand on 14th July. I need to extend my tourist visa. Is the best way to do a border run? Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
An Australian currently on a tourist visa in Thailand is inquiring about extending their stay, with questions about the best method, specifically whether a border run would be advisable. Responses clarify that visa extensions must be processed at a local immigration office, where a 30-day extension can be obtained for 1,900 baht. If more than 30 days are needed, a border run could provide a new entry stamp for an additional 60 days, depending on the timing and nationality. Discussions highlight the requirements and options available for visa management, making it clear what steps to follow based on individual circumstances.
Pat *******
Just did mine in Chiangmai immigration. Allow a few hours no matter where you are

Get a tm30,

Have photocopies of passport

Have passport photos to attach
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Pat ******
Great. Thanks Pat đź‘Ť
Ralph *******
What visa have you got at the moment?
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ralph ******
30 day tourist visa.
Ralph *******
@Michael ******
A tourist visa not visa exemption?
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ralph ******
Didn't realise there was a difference, actually. Got it at the airport on arrival, so visa exemption then?
Ralph *******
@Michael ******
Yes. That’s visa exemption. You can extend it 30 days at an immigration office. Most major towns and cities have one. It costs 1900 baht.
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ralph ******
Thanks Ralph đź‘Ť
Greta *****
If you arrived a day later you could have got 60 days on entry. So close!!
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Greta ****
Yep 🤷‍♀️
Neil *********
If you want a new 60 day because you arrived on 14th July the day before then if you do a border run now you will get 60 day stamp. So not extending but effectively a new stamp as technically you’ve left and entered again and as it’s after the 15th July and an Aussie you’ll get 60 days.

So it depends how long you want to be here for? If it’s just upto 30 more then immigration is easier
Namphu **********
@Neil ********
Can those 60 days be extended at immigration if one had a previous 30 days exempt before Neil ?
Michael *******
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@Neil ********
Thanks Neil. Would you know if there's a fee to do a visa run for Australians to the Cambodian border?
Neil *********
@Michael ******
Depends on the company you use it’s normally about 4000-5000 baht again also depends which city you go from etc
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Neil ********
Thanks Neil 🙏
Brian **************
Taco Bell
Rob **********
You can get a 30 day extension at your local immigration office for 1,900 baht.
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Rob *********
Thanks mate đź‘Ť
Leon ****
How many more days you need? Less than 30 go immigration office get extension. If more than 30. Yes do a border run.
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Leon ***
Thanks Leon đź‘Ť
Steven *******
You can go to any Immigration office and get a 30-day extension.
Steven *******
@Stuart ********
, can the OP go to any Immigration office?
Stuart *********
@Steven ******
He can use any immigration office, but most will require a filed TM30 for that province the office covers.

Some like Phuket and Krabi don’t ask for a TM30 for short term extensions, but will require an address within their province.
Graham ******
@Steven ******
The OP has to go to the Immigration Office where his TM30 is filed
Steven *******
@Graham *****
I don’t believe that is true. The TM30s are in the Immigration computer and available at all Immigration offices.
Graham ******
@Steven ******
It is trus
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Steven ******
Thanks Steven đź‘Ť
Brandon ************
The only place you can get an extension is at your local immigration office. If you do a border bounce you're not extending anything. You're canceling your existing stay and getting a new entry stamp.
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
Thanks Brandon đź‘Ť
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