How can I obtain a tourist visa while already in Thailand after entering on a visa exempt stamp?

Tourist Visa Visa Exempt Stamp Visa Extension Thailand Immigration U.S. Passport Visa Rules

Jun 22, 2024

5 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I entered with a U.S. passport, assumed I could stay for 90 days with the extension process. Due to poor information, now I need to get a 30 day tourist visa. How do I get a visa while in the country ? Thai immigration told me to go to the U.S. Embassy in BKK, but their web site says they dont issue these visas.

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The poster initially entered Thailand on a U.S. passport under a visa exempt stamp, which allows a 30-day stay that can be extended for another 30 days. However, they are seeking a longer stay and have received conflicting information about obtaining a tourist visa while in the country. Comments clarify that they cannot apply for a tourist visa from within Thailand and that the U.S. Embassy does not issue Thai visas. They suggest either leaving Thailand to obtain a new visa exempt stamp or, if married to a Thai, applying for a family extension at immigration.

John **********

If you are married to a Thai you can get a 60 day visit Thai family extension, assuming you haven't done that already. Go with your wife and marriage certificate to immigration and ask them

5 months ago

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ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok guys, got the 30 day extension, no problem. For the family extension, They did say I have to register our marriage certificate with the Thai Embassy… Soooo, is this a trip to Bangkok ? or is something that needs to be done in the US ?

5 months ago

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@John *********

we were told no, brought the US marriage license and a certified translated copy. We were told multiple time we need to go to the US Embassy in BKK …

5 months ago

John **********

@รอน ***

if you weren't married in Thailand I think you need to get it authenticated by your embassy then you can go to the amphur and get a Thai certificate

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Brandon ************

If you arrived without a visa, you would have received a 30 day visa exempt stamp. This is eligible for a single 30 day extension. That is 60 days total. If you wanted more time you should have applied for a tourist visa before you traveled. You cannot apply for a tourist visa while you're already in Thailand. The US embassy has absolutely nothing to do with Thai visas. They are a US government agency.

If you need more time then you'll need to leave Thailand and return to get a new visa exempt stamp.

5 months ago

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ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you…

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