How early can I apply for a 30-day extension on my visa exemption in Thailand?

Nov 5, 2022
2 years ago
Lanny ***************
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Hello! I came into Thailand on a 45 day visa exemption (set to expire Dec 3) Iโ€™m currently in Chiang Mai and was hoping to apply for the 30 day extension while Iโ€™m here. How early can I go in to apply for the extension? Iโ€™ve read somewhere it has to be less than 30 days before it expires. Is this correct? Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
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TLDR : Answer Summary
You can apply for a 30-day extension for your visa exemption in Chiang Mai when you have 45 days or less left on your current visa, so you can go in early without losing time. However, whether you need a TM30 receipt may depend on the specific immigration office you choose to visit.
Tod *********
Okay whether you DO or DON'T require a TM30 receipt to get your 30 day extension is totally up to the immigration office you use

So I don't care if you've gotten dozens of 30 day extensions without a TM30 receipt IF the office you're applying at requires it you aren't getting a 30 day extension from them without it ๐Ÿ˜•

This is the likely things you'll need to apply for a 30 day extension based on tourism
Graeme *******
Thank you for the information
Tod *********
In Chiang Mai you can apply for an extension when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp (so you're good going when ever you want to and won't lose any time going early because they add the extension to your existing stamp

You can use the main immigration office by the airport or the one in Central Festival Mall
Sharon ****
Is it possible to do such extension in KPG immigration office ?
Lanny ***************
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@Tod ********
thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚
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