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How can I easily obtain a 30-day visa extension in Thailand?

Visa Extension Thai Immigration 30-Day Visa Phuket Immigration Visa Rules NON-O Visa

Chanda *********

asked Mar 11, 2022

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Big thank you to this group for helping me realize it's not hard to get the 30 day visa extension. It's been posted and commented several times but I'll share my story so ppl have more evidence that it's pretty easy and manageable. 

I went today in Phuket, start to finish took a smidge over 1 hr total. Could have been faster but I took my time filling out the form and looking for the passport photo spot, lol. 

1. Copies made at hotel

- 1 copy passport data page

- 1 copy departure card

- 1 copy passport entry visa stamp

2. Arrived 8:55 am go to Suite 101 on bottom level in front of bldg 

Phuket Immigration

482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

3. Grab TM 7 form if you didn't print one online 

4. Fill it out while you're waiting for passport pics or info line if it's not already filled out

5. 100 baht for 6 passport photos all the way around the back of the lot, sign only says photo copies but they do both. 

6. Sign every copy

7. Go through information line to get a #

8. Wait for your # to be called, watch the tv screen monitor 

9. Give them your documents, pay 1900 baht cash only 

10. Wait for them to call you back to the counter and say yr done when they give you back your passport with the new stamp giving 30 more days in the country based on arrival date in Thailand 🙌🏾

Started getting more crowded around 9:30 but not terrible. Come at 8:30/9:00 if possible.

Answer summary

This post shares a personal experience regarding the process of obtaining a 30-day visa extension in Thailand, specifically in Phuket. The author provides a step-by-step guide, detailing the necessary documents, where to go, and the approximate time it took. The author encourages others by highlighting that the process is manageable and straightforward.

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Blair ********

@Bryn *************

5 years ago

Greg **********

Thanks for sharing your experience. Couple of questions if you don’t mind. Does the copy of the departure card need to be front and back, and does my information need to be filled in on it? Currently it is blank with a stamp on the back. And I also do not currently have a departure flight. Sounds like I need to book one prior to going for the extension? Next part of that question, if you know, is does that flight need to be my actual departure flight, or am I able to change it so long as I am out prior to the expiration date, which I easily will be. I’ll be attempting this in Sukhothai rather than Phuket. Thanks in advance.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Greg *********

you only need a copy of the front of the TM6 departure card. You do not need a flight out of Thailand to get a tourist or exempt extension.

5 years ago

Greg **********

@Stuart ********

No problem extending my visa for 30 days. Thank you for the help!

5 years ago

Greg **********

@Stuart ********

that’s helpful. Thank you!