How can I extend my visa exemption in Thailand and what should I know about the process?

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Oct 7, 2024

a month ago

Ly ****

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Dear experts,

I am Vietnamese, I arrived in Thailand with visa exemption for 60 days (Sept 25 to Nov 11). I have few questions below:

1. I want to apply visa extension, but I don’t know how many days I can extend (30 days or 60 days)? Or do you have any official document about that please share.

2. The extension valid from the date it approved or from the date my visa extemption expired. For example, if I apply for visa extension on Oct 15 (via e-extension), and get approve after 7 days and get the stamp on Oct 22. So the extension (30 days or 60 days) start from Oct 22 or start from Nov 11?

3. This is the first time I do it, so I wonder, is there any situation that the immigration reject the extension?

Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A Vietnamese citizen with a 60-day visa exemption can apply for a 30-day extension at the immigration office in Thailand. The extension is scheduled to start from the date of approval, not the original visa expiration date. Applications can be submitted when 30 days or less are remaining on the visa, with specific documentation required.

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Tod *********

you can only get a 30 day extension on a free 60 day visa exempt entry,

Just so you know you still GO to the immigration office to get the eExtension inked in (you just pay a premium to apply for it)

ALL 30 day extensions on visa exempt entries are ADDED to the expiration date you have now

Most offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your stamp (Bangkok/Chiang Mai are 45 days or less)

This is the list of documents you need to go apply for an extension in person at the immigration office where you stay for 1900baht

This list is NOT office specific but a good general idea of what can be required

a month ago

Ly ****

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@Tod ********

may I ask, did you know any situation that rejected when applying extension sir?

a month ago

Tod *********

@Ly ***

nope, meet the requirements get the extension

a month ago

Ly ****

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