Answereda year ago

How do I extend my tourist visa in Thailand, and when should I apply for it?

Visa Extension Tourist Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Application Process Travel Tips

Niall **********

asked Jul 22, 2025

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Im due for a visa extension for my tourist visa on the 31st August. How do i go about it? Is it better to get sooner or closer to the time. What proof do i need etc.. thanks

Answer summary

To extend your tourist visa in Thailand, it is advisable to apply at least 3-4 days before your visa expires to allow for any potential issues. Your extension will be granted on the day of application. Bring cash for the fee, and consider writing down your GPS coordinates and phone number to facilitate the process. Make sure to bring the TM30 form and check which immigration office to visit, as there may be different offices handling various types of visas.

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Phil ******

@Niall *********

be very careful as 2 IO's in Bangkok....1 takes Extension on VISA EXEMPT and the other takes everything else like a TOURIST VISA (TR). So which do you have?

a year ago

Ann-Louise ********

I’d get it at least 3-4 days before, your 60 days are up, incase of mistakes, and you have to go back.

BUT …. it will be granted on that day if all ok , so your 30 day starts on that very day ok .

What Graham has shown you is correct take cash, they will only accept the cash.

You might also on the bottom of the form, to save time when at the counter , write your gps coordinates, of where you are staying/living, as they will ask you, to open your phone on maps , and show them, also your phone number . (Remember to take the TM30).

You don’t need to pay an agent, it’s so simple , check where the office is, if in your town, as you may need to go to a different area, as it might be somewhere else in a nearby town.

a year ago

Ann-Louise ********

Ok 👍🏻

a year ago

Graham ******

@Ann-Louise *******

An Extension for the same reason as the entry stamp is added to the the current permitted to stay date not from the day of application

a year ago

Ann-Louise ********

Thank you ….

when we got our extension, just before our 60days were up, for the extra 30 days , it was stamped as from the date , we were there at the office!

But luckily now we have our LTR visas.

a year ago

Sam ********

@Ann-Louise *******

You went there just before your visa ended so maybe that's why your 30 days went from there? 😅

a year ago

Max *************

@Ann-Louise *******

Every 30 days extension based on an initial 60 days visa exempt is added to your admitted until date. It never starts the day you applied for it at immigration.

a year ago