How can I extend my 30-day tourist visa in Thailand, and where should I go for the process?

30-day tourist visa extension Thailand immigration Lak Si immigration visa exempt stamp online appointment immigration TM30 form expat visa assistance

Apr 30, 2024

8 months ago

David *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello - success today extending 30-day Tourist stamped in on arrival at Lak Si immigration, third floor.  Fortunately, I had booked an online appointment which I highly recommend doing.  WITH appointment and proper documents, turned in 115pm, completed with passport return 200pm. Be advised the TM30 was checked and analyzed at IT SQUARE immigration 1 extension office. 

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user successfully extended their 30-day tourist visa at Lak Si immigration after booking an online appointment. They noted that having the proper documents and an appointment streamlined the process, allowing for completion within a couple of hours. The TM30 form was also checked during the extension application. Commenters shared experiences regarding the process and mentioned that extensions for visa-exempt stamps might not be processed at Chang Wattana anymore.

Shai ********

@David ****

So the 30 day extension for the visa exempt is done only in Lak Si immigration?

Chang Wattana are not handling this anymore?

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Shai *******

here's how it works

if you entered the country on a free entry stamp you go to the IT Square Laksi Plaza location for the 30 day extension

if you entered the country on a REAL tourist visa (that you bought from a thai consulate before you arrived) and were stamped in for 60 days when you arrived you go to Chaengwattana for the 30 day extension.

7 months ago

Shai ********

@Tod ********

I see. Thank you.

7 months ago

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Shai ********

Nick *******

Don’t go to Lak Si with a tourist visa they’ll send you to immigration complex building b. They will extend a 30 day visa exempt stamp for an additional 30 days which is what sounds like happened here.

8 months ago

David *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Nick ******

it was a 30-day stamp, not a tourist visa; therefore, I proceeded to the correct Lak Si office immigration for processing, without issues.

8 months ago

James ********

@David ****

correct ✅

8 months ago

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James ********