How can my family obtain a 7-day extension in Thailand after receiving a 15-day visa?

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Dec 19, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

My wife and kids from India were initially denied entry yesterday as departure was +17 days. I booked a bogus flight for an earlier date and they got their 15 day visa. So how and where do we get the 7 day extension (or denial with 7 day exit). We are headed to ko Lanta this afternoon for a week then back to Bangkok. 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user initially faced entry denial but managed to secure a 15-day visa for their family. They sought advice on obtaining a 7-day extension in Thailand, with some community members stating that it is possible to apply for a denial stamp for a 7-day exit instead. Ultimately, the user reported successfully receiving a 7-day extension for 2000 THB at Krabi Immigration, highlighting the helpfulness of the immigration officials.

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Ray ********

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So we just left Krabi Immigration with a 7 day extension for 2000 THB. They were very courteous and helpful. I saw they had mostly 5-star reviews on google-a pleasant surprise for a government operation. Kudos! 👍🏼👍🏼

5 years ago

James ********

Happy to see Thai Immigration granted the 7 days requested.

Merry Christmas

And in future...you may wish to explore marriage solutions to your family visa needs.

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5 years ago

Don ******

Ray Hanson Krabi Immigration is excellent

5 years ago

Robert *******

well done, i guess you did not bring passport pictures and needed copies, that is where the extra 100 Thb service fee come from.

5 years ago

Tod *********

Congrats

5 years ago

Tod *********

well other than ALL extensions (and denials of extensions) are 1900baht (so you gave them a 100baht "tip") you did well (y)

I take it they told you to let the kids overstay because kids under 15 can't be fined for overstay and kids under 18 can't be banned?

5 years ago

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Tod *********

Robert ******

I think Indians get the 7 extension by default when they pay the 1900thb fee and apply for an extension.

5 years ago

Ray ********

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@Robert *****

yes. We got 7 days for 2000 THB

5 years ago

Robert *******

It is NOT an Extension. Their application will be not approved, this not approved will be stamped inside their passport and they get 7 days to leave the country.

5 years ago

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Robert *******

Tod *********

I think you MIGHT, (as in may be able to) get the 7 day application for extension denied stamp to leave thailand in a week IF you show you're leaving (which you already have)

GO to the immigration office in the area where you're staying as soon as you can and try to apply for it so that if they don't give it to you, you can make arrangements to get out when the 15 day VOA runs out.

Best case they'll give it to you, worst case they leave on day 15..

5 years ago

James ********

Hopefully others have better news...as its early morning in Thailand I am sure added replies soon.

5 years ago

James ********

They cannot get an Extension of Stay in Thailand. They must leave per their 15 day permission to stay.

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James ********

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