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How can my friend extend their stay in Thailand for an additional two months after a 30-day extension?

Dec 3, 2022
3 years ago
Paul **************
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Have a friend on 30 day extension of 45 day stamp

Needs another 2 months
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The conversation addresses the options available for a friend who is on a 30-day extension of a 45-day stamp in Thailand and needs to extend their stay by another two months. Suggestions include doing a border run to a neighboring country like Laos, where they can apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Thai embassy. It is recommended that this process may require an overnight stay, depending on the specifics of the application. Various comments provide advice on the logistics of traveling to obtain another visa.
Brian ***********
Where can you do a visa run staying in kho lak
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Iwan **********
Border run, like others said
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Lewis *******
Depending on where you live, youโ€™ll have to do a border run to a neighbouring country
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Julian ********
Another 75 days no problem
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Todd *********
Have a great trip to the next country
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Val **********
Quick trip to Vientiane Laos apply for 60 day tourist visa at the Thai embassy there, 1000 baht for visa.
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Paul **************
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Has anyone actually done a border run ๐Ÿ™„
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Val **********
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we are going to Laos on the 13 Dec.
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Paul **************
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thank you

Where in Laos and how are you getting there
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Paul **************
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does he have to stay overnight
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Val **********
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yes you will have to stay overnight 1st interview then next day collect passport. You make your first appointment online, can also print t the form
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Daniel ************
go out and be back -
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Luc ************
Borderrun.
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Brandon ************
They will need to leave the country and re-enter for a new 45 days. Not many options besides that
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