How do I extend my 30-day visa exemption in Bangkok?

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May 31, 2022

2 years ago

Phil *********

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Yesterday I went to get an extra 30 days on my original 30 day visa exemption stamp. 

I arrived at the IT Square Laski Plaza floor 3, which is right beside the Laski red line station, at 12.30 midday, and had my photo copying done and passport photo taken. Very cheap and efficient I must say.

  I then filled out my application and joined the queue which opened again at 1pm after lunch. 

The whole process finished in 2 hours. It can seem a little unorganised and chaotic at times but as long as you have got everything in order it quite simple.

  The hold ups are caused by people without the correct documentation I think.

  Thanks to Todd and the gang for this really helpful FB group!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shares their experience of extending a 30-day visa exemption stamp at IT Square Laksi Plaza in Bangkok. They describe the quick and efficient process, highlighting the importance of having all necessary documents to avoid delays caused by others lacking proper paperwork. Additional comments provide tips on where to get copies and the appropriate location for extensions depending on whether one has a visa or is on a visa exemption.

Julie ********************

Tod is the best, especially when he had his coffee already..

2 years ago

Peter **********

its easy enough to get your queue ticket and then ask the shop to do the right copies

2 years ago

Tod *********

thank you for the update. (y) glad it worked out 🙂

You are correct, most of the issue is lack of proper copies, documents, etc.

There are copy shops on either side of the immigration office on the third floor. They know what copies you need AND they'll even fill out the application for you (for a fee).

REMEMBER people

IF you showed up here WITHOUT a visa in your passport and were stamped in FREE for 30 days you go to the IT Square Laksi Plaza location (3rd floor) to get an extension in Bangkok

BUT

IF you showed up here WITH a tourist visa (that you bought from a thai consulate before you came here) you go to the main immmigration office at the government complex building B on Chaengwattana Road to get an extension in Bangkok

2 years ago

Phil *********

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@Tod ********

yes, I can confirm the copy shops are very helpful. 100bht for 4 passport photos and 5bht per paper copies of passport etc.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Phil ********

😮 that is a high price for copies & photos 😕

but they have a 'captive audience'.

I mean where else you gonna get copies in that building

2 years ago

Phil *********

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