How can I extend my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand, and what should I know about the TM30 requirement?

Tourist Visa Visa Extension TM30 Filing Koh Samui Thailand Immigration Visas for Expats Immigration Advice

Nov 27, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi Everyone. I will be flying to Thailand from the UK on a 60 day tourist visa in January. I will be staying in a rented bungalow on Koh Samui. In the past ( 2017 )I have gone to the new immigration office there before the 60 days expired and paid 1900 baht for a 30 day extension. Is this still the way to do it. I have looked at the Thai embassy website and am a bit confused. That's just old age I guess!!

588

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is traveling to Thailand from the UK on a 60-day tourist visa and wishes to know if the process for extending the visa by paying 1900 baht for an additional 30 days is still valid. They mention past experiences with the immigration office in Koh Samui and express some confusion regarding the current regulations. Community comments highlight the importance of properly filing the TM30 within 24 hours of arrival to avoid issues when seeking an extension.

David *******

James , when u arrive in thailand and put your address on the arrival card does that not count , ?? Hope that makes sense

6 years ago

David *******

Todd Daniels I did read that you can go to your local police station is that right ?

6 years ago

David *******

@James *******

Yeh its a pain in the ass ,I like to have a night out ,once a week ,then I have to travel 110 kilometres to my LOCAL immigration office !!!

6 years ago

James ********

@David ******

sadly that does not count. Must file TM30 within 24 hours of arrival with your local Thai Immigration...

6 years ago

Ron ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Tod. I will check with friends on Samui to see how they apply the rules.

6 years ago

David *******

@Tod ********

cheers

6 years ago

Tod *********

Nope, filling out a TM.6 arrival/departure card does NOT do anything in regards to you being obligated to filing a TM.30 <- (alien in residence) form if the immigration office in the area where you live requires it.

6 years ago

Reply to

Tod *********

Ron ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for that useful piece of advice.

6 years ago

James ********

Be sure the TM 30 is filed with immigration within 24 hours of your arrival. Owner/landlord responsible to file but many do not. Leaving fines to renter to be paid and problem possible when seeking the 30 day extension if the TM30 was not filed. Enjoy your holiday in Thailand.

6 years ago

Reply to

James ********

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

What is the process for extending a visa exempt entry stamp in Bangkok, and is a TM30 required?

2 comments