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How can I extend my stay in Thailand with a tourist visa that has an approaching expiration date?
Aug 15, 2023
3 years ago
Jean **********
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Good evening all. I would like to get advice about how to prolong my stay. Currently I'm on a tourist visa valid until September 14th but my stamp is valid until September 6th, so I don't know/not sure if I have to extend my visa or apply for a new one? I'm new to all this, that's why I'd like to get advice on this. I have been told about border runs or that I might step out of Thailand but I'm not sure and I wouldn't like to risk without knowing first.
Thanks in advance.
Good evening all. I would like to get advice about how to prolong my stay. Currently I'm on a tourist visa valid until September 14th but my stamp is valid until September 6th, so I don't know/not sure if I have to extend my visa or apply for a new one? I'm new to all this, that's why I'd like to get advice on this. I have been told about border runs or that I might step out of Thailand but I'm not sure and I wouldn't like to risk without knowing first.
Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on how to prolong their stay in Thailand, as their tourist visa is valid until September 14, but their stamp is only valid until September 6. They are new to the visa process and consider options like extending the visa or doing a border run, and they request clarity on their situation.
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Sorry, had to remove the comments about the types of visas on MFA. Totally went away from the original topics. (and some pages are a mess, unfortunately)
Check the basic information about the visa types that are available at Embassies/consulates on MFA from the top link on MFA website. Consular Service -> Thailand Visa information. Check the details on the website where you are going to apply for your visa.
And if you want to ask related to that, please make a new post with a specific question.
Thank you, everyone.
Check the basic information about the visa types that are available at Embassies/consulates on MFA from the top link on MFA website. Consular Service -> Thailand Visa information. Check the details on the website where you are going to apply for your visa.
And if you want to ask related to that, please make a new post with a specific question.
Thank you, everyone.
Robert *******
With a Tourist Visa you can apply once for a 30 day Extension of Stay at your local Immigration Office.
If you wish to prolong your stay longer than you may apply for a conversion into a Non Immigrant visa if you can meet any of the requirements.
If you wish to prolong your stay longer than you may apply for a conversion into a Non Immigrant visa if you can meet any of the requirements.
Jean **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
thank you so much. So if I apply for the extension, will I be able to stay without stepping out of Thailand? About the Non immigrant Visa, where can I see the types of visa and requirements?
Robert *******
@Jean *********
yes, you visit your local Immigration office and apply for an Extension of Stay and normally you get an exrta 30 days starting sep 6th.For an idea about visa:
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d1682Jean **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
thank you so much!Reply to
Jean **********
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James ********
What was the date you first ARRIVED into Thailand? You should have been stamped in for 60 days.
What is your current ending date of the STAMP in your passport?
Have you obtained a 30 day extension of stay at the Thai Immigration office?
What is your passport nation?
What is your current ending date of the STAMP in your passport?
Have you obtained a 30 day extension of stay at the Thai Immigration office?
What is your passport nation?
James ********
@Greg **********
as the Non O Visa as retiree is available inside Thailand, there's no reason to get it in a Thai Embassy or Consulate in SE AsiaJames ********
@Greg **********
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cc9c34f4141df3James ********
@Greg **********
why would you want to get the Non O Visa as retiree in any SE Asia Thai Embassy or Consulate if It's already available in Thailand?Greg ***********
@Roberto ********
that's not what I am talking about. I am talking about the MFA website which is incomplete, as it doesn't list every visa type that is available. The header says "Visa Types" but they are missing out 80% of them. And the "Non-Imm-O retirement Visa" has disappeared from the websites of the Ho Chi Minh and Penang consulates. . . I suspect that a change is underway. Have you listened to "Big Joke" recently?Roberto *********
@Jean *********
And my advice is make an appointment rather than sit there waiting for hours!https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/
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Jean **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I arrived on July 9th. The ending date of the stamp is September 6th and no, I haven't got any extension of stay. My passport nation is Venezuela.Graham ******
@Jean *********
so you apply for a 30 day extension for 1900BJames ********
@Jean *********
you can get a 30 day extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.The 30 days are ADDED to your current ending date of your STAMP in your passport.
Your current ending date is September 6th...
Where are you now in Thailand?
Jean **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
right now I'm in Bangkok.James ********
@Jean *********
Then you will use CW CHAENGEWATTANA THAI IMMIGRATION OFFICE.... As you entered Thailand with a Thai Tourist Visa.***********************
James ********
THESE are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht. Be sure you have a TM30 address registration filed with Thai Immigration.
Jean **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
@Graham *****
thank you so much for the information!Reply to
Jean **********
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