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How can I extend my stay in Thailand if I only have a visa exemption for 30 days?
Aug 10, 2023
3 years ago
Myriant ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi! Just wanna ask how I can extend my stay here in Thailand? I dont need a visa to come here and Im only allowed 30 days. Looking to extend more days
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You can extend your stay in Thailand by applying for a 30-day extension at any immigration office. The cost is 1,900 THB, and it's advisable to apply no more than 12 days before your current stamp expires. Make sure to have your paperwork ready, including proof of where you are staying. If you want a longer stay, consider applying for a 60-day tourist visa from your home country, which can also be extended for an additional 30 days.
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Gregor **********
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Gregor **********
are you a Philippine citizen? Then you get the visa for ASEAN countries. Check the internet how this affects your stay and the possibilities of extending it
Mike ********
@Gregor *********
uk citizen, i obtained an evisa tr in uk last year (60 day) but on my next visit "oct 23" i want to to get a retirement o visa in TH, 60+30 gives me more time to sort it out,Graham ******
@Mike *******
Get the Non-O before you arrive and you'll be stamped in for 90 days to concentrate just on your 12 month extensionMike ********
@Graham *****
Thats an option I never considered, get a non oReply to
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Gregor **********
@Mike *******
oh, sorry. My comment was directed to @Myriant *****
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Henrik *****
Get a 60 days tourist visa, apply from home ( thaievisa.go.th ), can be extented 30 days.
Cheaper than a extension,
no need for onward ticket within 30 days
No waste of holiday time on finding, go to, and waiting at a Immigration office.
Is the recommended way to do it by Thailand authorities
Cheaper than a extension,
no need for onward ticket within 30 days
No waste of holiday time on finding, go to, and waiting at a Immigration office.
Is the recommended way to do it by Thailand authorities
Taketo *********
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and prepare money in cash 1900 baht (30 days extension for visa exempt scheme)Paulie ********
Get a tr which is 60 days or a 6 month 60nday multiple entry
Mike ********
@Paulie *******
Can you get a 60 day TR visa in TH or has it got to be obtained in your own country ?Henrik *****
“* All applicants must be residing within the UK/Ireland/UK territories when apply for the Visa. The Royal Thai Embassy has the right to cancel the visa applications should you fail to provide the evidence of your presence within the UK/Ireland/UK territories while applying for the visa.”
From:
london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-general-information?menu=64cd
From:
london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-general-information?menu=64cd
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f080d54bb16df93Steve *******
@Mike *******
You cant get a Tourist visa in Thailand. You need to apply at a Thai Embassy/Consulate or via the evisa website.Reply to
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@Paulie *******
Can you get a 60 day TR visa in TH or has it got to be obtained in your own country ?Edna *******
@Mike *******
your own country.Todd *********
@Mike *******
no. You cannot. No idea what he is talking aboutPaulie ********
@Mike *******
no need to apply before you leave need proof of flight hotel or where you staying it's all on the online vise pageReply to
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Brian *********
Don’t go too early, no more than 12 days before the stamp in your passport runs out. Make sure you have all your paperwork in order and go early, in Samui they opened at 08.30
Edna *******
@Brian ********
the fee is 1,900THB and possible fee for PP current picture. They take there. Fill out paperwork, be prepared with. Tm30 ( where you are staying) landlord, hotel etc should have submitted that for you. PP and ID where you live in your country. Many in the office speak English. If you need help ask.Reply to
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Sri ***
U can get 30 days extension
Nigel *********
What passport do you have
Myriant ******
ORIGINAL POSTERDo you know if theres immigration in samui?
Todd *********
@Myriant *****
of course. Maenam Soi 1.Nigel *********
@Myriant *****
yes there isReply to
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Ken ***********
First timer, go to immigration office and extend another 30 days for 1,900 thb
Todd *********
Go to any immigration office and extend another 30 days. 1900 baht
Henrika *************
@Todd ********
not any. For visa exempt stamp you need to go to Lak Si plaza!Todd *********
@Henrika ************
only if you are in Bangkok... there are dozens and dozens of offices all over the country.Henrika *************
@Todd ********
doh of course! Sorry for my mistake. Chaengwattana however will turn you away, so here’s just a footnote.Todd *********
@Henrika ************
it’s a good footnote for sureReply to
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Brandon ************
You can apply for one 30-day extension if you arrive without a visa (visa exempt).
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