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How does the extension of a Thai visa stamp work for a 60-day entry?

Jean-Claude *********
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hello everybody, I have booked Thailand for 90 days from november; I will get a 60 days visa when arriving in BKK airport (I am belgian)

if I go to immigation at let say number 50, will I have an extension from day 50 +30 or 60 + 30 ? in other words, do I have to wait till the last allowed day to extend the visa ?
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When you arrive in Thailand with a 60-day visa-exempt stamp, you can apply for a 30-day extension at immigration before your initial 60 days expire. This extension will be added on top of your original entry stamp, regardless of when you apply within that period. It's advisable to not wait until the last day to apply for an extension to avoid possible issues with paperwork.
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Steven *******
Steven *******
You will not get a 60-day visa when you arrive in BKK. You will receive a 60-day visa-exempt stamp in your passport. No visa.
Terary **********
Terary **********
If you wait until the last day, you run the risk of not having all the necessary paper-work, then getting denied.

Usually you can a extension 14 days ahead of time. Each immigration office is a bit different on the 14 days, so really it's a matter of which immigration office you use. I believe BKK is 14 days.
Shane ******
Shane ******
Also, keep in mind that the day you enter is the first day of your 60.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Be aware that you'll need onward travel within 60 days to board your flight
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Steve ******
Incorrect.
Максим **********
Максим **********
@Rob ******
So this information from official Thai embassy is a incorrect???

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Visa exemption conditions:

Passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival in Thailand.

Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must possess adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must provide proof of onward travel (confirmed air, train, bus or boat tickets) to leave Thailand within 60 days of the arrival date.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Rob ******
The airlines enforce it. Thai immigration rarely does.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Rob ******
So, being refused when boarding isn’t enforcement? I think it is.
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Ralph ******
They dont “enforce” anything. they just dont want to risk paying the cost of taking you back should immigration refuse you entry.
Nippanut ***************
Nippanut ***************
@Rob ******
It's correct​
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Kim ********
Add China Southern to that list.
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@Rob ******
Immigration can deny entry, so there definitely must be a rule or law upon which they base their decision. And you are WRONG when you say there is no "law". There is! It is called SECTION 12 , and you can google for it "Thailand section 12". Section 12 describes situations when a person who wants to enter Thailand can be denied entry. You might not call it a "law" but SECTION 12 actually is a 12-points listed handbook of "rules"
Andy ************
Andy ************
@Rob ******
Re-read what you replied to. Steve said you'll need onward travel to BOARD YOUR FLIGHT. You said "incorrect". Now you're saying you MAY be required. Can you see the inconsistencies? Perhaps not. Never mind
Kim *********
Kim *********
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Kim ********
an Onward ticket MAY be required by your airlinr but is not required by Thailand immigration & is defo not a “law”
Kim *********
Kim *********
@Rob ******
in your first answer you said incorrect to the statement that an onward travel ticket is necessary and your "proof" was that you were not asked . That was what I answered to. And incorrect it was not because some airlines require it. I see you have modified your opinion after this.
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Kim ********
Its quite clear in what i posted that i said airlines MAY require it & is not an official entry requirement by Thailand
Kim *********
Kim *********
@Rob ******
you have proved nothing only because it worked for you. Prove of onward travel is required by a number of airlines. I have been asked by SAS KLM Thai Airways - not every time but they do ask
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Jim *******
Yes, exactly. I find the airlines are getting stricter.
Jim ********
Jim ********
@Rob ******
I don't know why people continue to argue this point. An immigration officer has the right to deny entry if he is not satisfied the person will leave Thailand within the period of stay. Airlines are aware of this so many won't allow boarding without seeing evidence of an outward journey, because they are responsible for returning the person back to the point of origin. Sure, we're all aware you may not be asked, but there's a possibility you will. My own experiences I find Qatar at Berlin always asks for proof, Singapore Airlines in Sydney always ask. It's hit and miss. I regularly drive at 160km/hr between Bangkok and Rayong. Never been booked, but I'm not going to tell people "hey it's never happened to me, so you'll be ok". People just need to be aware
Andy ************
Andy ************
@Rob ******
I & many others have been asked to show onward travel, that's not opinion it's a fact.
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Andy ***********
I & many others have entered Thailand without onward travel, thats not opinion its fact
Andy ************
Andy ************
@Rob ******
Best you advise the OP to take a screenshot of your comment and show it to the airline when he's denied boarding 😂😂😂
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Andy ***********
It’s not thai law at all you’re wrong 🤚🏻
Andy ************
Andy ************
@Rob ******
I've been asked to show onward ticket many times over the years. It is Thai law although seldom applied by immigration, but a person can be denied boarding which means a rush to book an onward flight. A Facebook post is not "proof" of anything
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Andy ***********
Irrelevant ? 😂 I’ve just just proven what he’s said is wrong.

And again you are wrong. There is no “Law” regarding onward travel from Thailand. Yes he could be denied boarding but each airline has a diffrent policy & at no point would he be arrested for not showing onward Travel. It is allso not an entry requirement from The Kingdom of Thailand to only allow entry to people with onward travel.

Stop spreading completely wrong misinformation🤚🏻
Andy ************
Andy ************
@Rob ******
Irrelevant. It's the law. He could be denied boarding
Rob *******
Rob *******
@Nippanut **************
It’s not as i have just done 7 months there & entered on a one way ticket 🙂
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
A tourism extension will be added to the end of your entry stamp.
Jean-Claude *********
Jean-Claude *********
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@Brandon ***********
thank you my friend
Jean-Claude *********
Jean-Claude *********
OP
Looks normal
Stephan ***********
Stephan ***********
Nope, the extension will be added to your 60 day stamp, doesn't matter when you apply for it.
Jean-Claude *********
Jean-Claude *********
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@Stephan **********
thanks a lot, seems logical
Jon **********
Jon **********
The 30 day extension is nothing to worry about if your relaxed. I’d recommend doing it in the last 2 weeks of your 60 days. The only thing you need to make sure of is your accommodation before you go to immigration has registered you. This is called a TM30. Best to take a print out of this. It’s not required on Koh samui but was required in Chiang mai.

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