How can I extend my stay in Thailand beyond the 30-day limit on a UK passport?

Nov 25, 2023
a year ago
Sara *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
We have miscalculated no of days we are in Thailand (32 days in total) travelling with UK passports. Please can you advise if there is a way to extend over the 30 day limit ? Stressed ….. very !
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK passport holder in Thailand who has stayed for 32 days and exceeded the 30-day limit can extend their stay by applying for a 30-day tourist extension at a local immigration office for a fee of 1,900 baht. Alternatively, they can take a short trip to a neighboring country and return to Thailand for another 30 days. There are concerns about being asked for an onward ticket at the airport, but experiences vary, with some travelers reporting they were never asked. It's recommended to have a plan in case of inquiry and to act quickly to avoid additional overstay fees.
Kevin *********
How do you do that?
Bob **********
@Kevin ********
get to your local immigration office and apply for an extension
David *******
Just go immigration ask for an extension.
Richard ******
Our flight came in at 23:35 and by the time we got to immigration it was already after midnight so we were stamped in for the next day. If you have a round trip ticket I don’t believe you will have a problem. I once did the same as you and was told not to worry it happens all the time. It’s not like you are staying 10 or 20 days over, it was a simple error and the Thais understand. It will cost 500 baht per day. Relax and enjoy 😊

That’s what you want and the Thais want you to enjoy as well.
Graham ******
@Richard *****
They don't understand, this is the consequence of being arrested on overstay, hardly understanding :
Nongnuch ********
@Richard *****
never, I say NEVER go on overstay if you know and can avoid it
Alexis **********
So 2 day over stay 1000thb at the airport
Graham ******
@Alexis *********
If you're not arrested before in a spot check or roadside check
Nongnuch ********
@Alexis *********
never, I say NEVER go on overstay if you know and can avoid it
Bob **********
You can extend for 30 more days at immigration for 1900 baht
Steve **********
@Bob *********
very easy...no stress
David *********
Apply for the tr60 visa before you travel, cost £30 and very easy to do
Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visaexcempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

thaievisa.go.th

Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

No need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
Sara *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you everyone we’ll book a cheap flight and write it off, not travelling from UK so hence my stress levels have been high.
Ruth *******
You’ll need a flight out in case your airlines asks. You can buy any inexpensive flight you can find or get an “onward ticket” (search online) that’s a throw away ticket for this precise purpose. Beyond that, follow the advice given for how to then extend your stay. Of course, if you decide to just make a quick roundtrip trip out, that solves both problems.
Brett *********
Dont worry, maybe a 1000b fine, they waive the first day anyway
Stephen ************
@Brett ********
overstay stamp in your passport means you may encounter future problems

Worse advice in the world just pay the overstay fee

Fu*king Idiot
Brett *********
@Stephen ***********
wats it got to do with u, keyboard warrior, just scroll on chump.
Stephen ************
@Brett ********
Fu*king village idiot

Learn how to spell you clown
Nongnuch ********
@Brett ********
never, I say NEVER go on overstay if you know and can avoid it
John *******
Don't be stressed but be advised you could have a problem at UK airport check in

YOU COULD but there is a easy fix

Others will explain
David ***********
To extend is simple. The only issue is if you havent come to Thailand yet you are likely to get stopped at airport check in and asked to show a flight out within 30 days. (You might get away with it but not likely). Id get a cheap flight ready to book say with air asia to kuala lumpur,about 40 quid just in case you need to book it at check in. Youll then have to right the 40 quid off. Not the end of the world
Billy *********
@David **********
flew with Thai airways, never got asked for onward ticket and didn’t have one
David ***********
@Billy ********
on 30 day on arrival ?
Billy *********
@David **********
yes, extending this coming week then on to Malaysia and I’ll fly home from there or Singapore
David ***********
@Billy ********
so are you saying people never get asked ?
Billy *********
@David **********
did I say that??? Just giving my experience 🙄
David ***********
@Billy ********
so if its not 100% than why wouldnt you warn someone who is clearly unsure and prepare them for that possibility so theres no big panic at check in ? Ive been asked and i had a TR
Graham ******
@Billy ********
but everyone's experience is different so it's not really relevant. Some people get asked, that's a fact, so why risk being denied boarding?
David ***********
@Graham *****
thank god for clear thinking
Billy *********
@Graham *****
who cares what you think!
Graham ******
@Billy ********
Hopefully someone that was considering following your experience but got an onward flight just in case and it came to pass that they required it to fly.
Billy *********
@Graham *****
people are more than capable to make their own decisions 😂
David ***********
@Billy ********
if that was true we wouldnt need any help and advice groups on Facebook....
Billy *********
@David **********
at the end of the day, that person still has to make a decision!
David ***********
@Billy ********
after asking for advice from more experienced people hence the need for forums......
Billy *********
@David **********
and I expressed my opinion, which I’m entitled to have without idiots trying to tell me different
Frances ********
@David **********
I’ve traveled into Thailand for years and have never been asked to show onward flights. Maybe it depends on the airline. ? And yes, it’s very easy to get an extension to the 30 day visa exemption.
Mart *******
@David **********
or use onward ticket.com
Rob **********
Go to your local immigration office and extend your stay for 1,900 baht, vert easy to do.
Ian **********
Are you already over? If not do the above soonest very simple process
Cliff *********
Or you can take a short trip to another country and then come back for another 30 days.

Brandon’s suggestion is less expensive…..
Kev **********
As Brandon says..it's easy! Don't get stressed
Brandon ************
Go to the immigration office in the province you're staying in and apply for the 30 day tourist extension.
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