How can I extend my visa in Mae Sot, Thailand, and what is the process involved?

Mae Sot Visa Extension Thai Immigration Non-O Visa Visa Exemption 30-Day Visa Extension

Feb 9, 2022

3 years ago

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Easy Mae Sot extension: I entered Thailand at the end of December on a visa exemption (US). I extended for another month in BKK then came to Mae Sot to stay a while. Yesterday I went to Mae Sot Immigration and asked if I could extend again and they did it for another month with no questions asked. Or at least they accepted my application and told me to come back in 15 days for the actual stamp and said that it would be fine. I was given an "under consideration" stamp for the few days between my expiring visa and the new pending visa. I was hoping for 60 days, but I asked her what I could put in the "how many days" space and she told me to put 30 days and I didn't feel like pushing my luck for more. I was the only person there and they were very friendly.

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A US citizen providing a personal experience regarding the process of extending a visa in Mae Sot, Thailand. The individual initially entered Thailand on a visa exemption, extended their stay in Bangkok, and successfully applied for a one-month extension at Mae Sot Immigration. They received an 'under consideration' stamp and were told to return for the actual stamp in 15 days. The process was described as friendly and straightforward, though the individual was advised to only request 30 days.

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Ellie *******

Thank you for the update. So, you mean you applied for an extension based on being unable to travel due to the Covid situation for 60days, right?

A couple more questions.

- Did you get an under-consideration stamp saying you have to go back to the immigration office on xx date?

- The new extension was added to your current stamp or starting the day of application?

3 years ago

Joe ***********

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@Ellie ******

I have to return in 15 days for the stamp. On the form, I put "unable to travel be ause of covid" for the reason. I asked her what I could write for how many days and she told me to put 30 days. I didn't try to discuss it with her further.

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