How can I extend my 60-day tourist visa while staying in Bangkok?

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Mar 31, 2022

3 years ago

Tim ******

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HI all, and my eternal gratitude to all who make this group so incredibly valuable. 

"Quick" question that I'll make less quick by trying to set out all my circumstances so as not to omit something pertinent: 

I need to get an extension on my 60-day tourist visa. I have been living in Chiang Mai, but need to spend the next two weeks in Bangkok. Given the timing of my current visa expiring, it would make the most sense to apply for that extension in Bangkok (though not technically impossible for me to renew once I'm back in Chiang Mai, it would be cutting it a little closer, time-wise, than I'd like). 

Assuming my hotel in Bangkok files a TM30 during my stay, will that work? Do I also need to bring proof of a TM30, or any sort of documentation regarding my stay/residence in Chiang Mai? 

I know I would need to go to the Chaengwattana Road office, just want to be best prepared for whatever will happen once I'm there. Thanks so much! 

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If helpful/relevant: In December, I entered visa-exempt on my American passport. I applied for, and received, a 30-day extension in January. In February, just before that was set to expire, I left the country for two weeks (back to the States and to Europe), then arrived at BKK and entered on a 60-day tourist visa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on extending a 60-day tourist visa while staying in Bangkok instead of Chiang Mai. They want to confirm if a TM30 form filed by their hotel will suffice and what additional documentation is required when applying at the Chaengwattana immigration office. A commenter reassured them that they can apply for the extension in any location in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of bringing the TM30 receipt, along with their passport and other necessary documents.

Ellie *******

So is your question "where should I apply for a 30days tourism extension?"

If this is your question, the quick answer is: wherever you want.

Because

- 30 days Tourism extension will be added to your current stamp (you don't lose any day when you apply for it in advance)

- Chiang Mai and Bangkok accept your application when you have 45days or less with your current stamp

Seeing you entered Thailand in February, you can apply anytime now. Totally up to you when and where you are applying for.

Go to the immigration office wherever you are and bring the TM30 receipt of your address in that area. TM30 receipt of the hotel or else would be fine.

Bring passport size photo, TM6 departure card, TM30 receipt, and passport. Forms are at the IO, and copy services are around if you need them.

If it's in Bangkok, you are going to ChaengWattana.

3 years ago

Tim ******

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@Ellie ******

Sorry, yes, you've nailed exactly what I should have posted in a much shorter form: Basically, does it matter where I apply for that extension? And glad to hear the answer is no, so I'll go ahead and do so in Bangkok using the TM30 receipt from my hotel. Many thanks for your help!

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Tim *****

If you're going to do it at CW, see if they have appointments available on the day you want to go. Will expedite things greatly.

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Pick Chaengwattana Gov't Complex and then "extension for tourist visa TR" see what's available

3 years ago

Heather ********

@Brandon ***********

are there forms we need to fill out and bring with us? Or do they give you the form there? Also, I noticed people mentioned having photocopies of documents - what documents do we need photocopies of? Thank you 🙂

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Heather *******

I don't know the full list. There are posts on here that should give you more information. But there are copy shops underground below the Chaeng Wattana office that have all the forms and know which copies to make and can do it all for you in a few minutes for a reasonable price.

But do know that Chaeng Watthana is only if you have a Tourist Visa and you want to extend. If you entered on visa exempt you do not go there, and instead go to the Muang Thong Thani immigration officce.

3 years ago

Heather ********

@Brandon ***********

I came in on a Tourist Visa so this is the right office for me, thanks for your advice, much appreciated 🙂

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Heather *******

you will need,

All original and copies of

- passport ID page

- passport latest entry stamp page

- passport extension(s) stamp page(s)

- passport visa page or email of eVisa (if applicable)

- TM6 departure card

- TM30 receipt (usually not asked for in Bangkok, bring it in case)

Original of

- passport size photo

- TM7 & other forms

* All forms are available at the immigration office.

fee: 1,900THB (cash only)

DON'T HIJACK others' posts next time. Please make your own if you are asking different things from the OP's.

This is the first and last warning.

3 years ago

Tim ******

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@Brandon ***********

Thank you!!

3 years ago

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