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How early can I apply for an extension on my 60-day visa in Thailand?
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Jan 23, 2026
3 months ago
Gina *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m wondering how early can I apply for an extension on my regular 60 day visa
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The ability to apply for an extension on a regular 60-day visa in Thailand can vary by immigration office. Generally, many locations allow applications between 30 to 45 days before the visa's expiration date. For example, Chiang Mai often permits extensions to be applied for 45 days prior, while other areas might have different rules, such as 30 or as little as 7 days. It's advised to check with the specific immigration office regarding their rules and requirements when planning to extend your stay.
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Jennifer *******
We did it at 30 days before expiry.
Helmut *********
I have done it on day number one after arrival, together with TM 30
Graham ******
Helmut Haimerl not with a 60 day entry stamp you haven't as you cannot get an extension anywhere until you have 45 days remaining or less in most Immigration Offices
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Ester *************
Why does people needs to laugh at other’s post? So rude
Stephen *****************
Pretty much straight away....I normally leave it a few days after arrival then go to immigration. Never had a problem.
Friendl********
No rule for this— before 10 days is ok for sure
Graham ******
FriendlyBee8647 Each Immigration has their own rules and the days remaining rules are 45, 30 or 7 depending on where you are applying
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Mike *******
Look it up
Patrick ********
In pattaya I went 3 weeks before no issues
Carl ********
45 days at patong
Giles *********
I've done it a week early and they post dated it to the end of my 60 days more or less...
Graham ******
Giles Rodgers yes, an extension is added to your current pernitted to stay date unless the reason for the extension is different to the entry stamp type you received
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Gina *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYes I’d be in Chiang Mai I’ve got extensions before. And they added to the days I had left. Just my friend is coming in and want to meet her in bkk, hit the beaches, don’t want to b screwing around back to bkk. She’s only got a few days. And yes I know to have the notes from the hotels. 😊. Thank you everyone for your answers
Donnie ************************
Gina Brown just read this comment from you. I was in Chiang Mai 4 months ago and extended my 60 day visa exempt. They allow 45 days before your 60 days is up!!
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Nicholas **************
I didn't know you could apply early on in your trip is the confirmed
Graham ******
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Nicholas **************
To my knowledge you would do it a few days before your visa expires because it counts on the day you apply for extension
Ivan ************
@Nicholas *************
they add it on the end so it doesn't matter if you do it early. How early is possible depends on the office, most common is 30 days but some like Chiang Mai allow 45 days.Dan *****
Ivan McAvinchey it's not true..the day you meet at immigration and you apply for extension is the day which is counting
Nicholas **************
Ivan McAvinchey I see thanks for clarifying i might do it as well the
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Dan *******
I applied shortly after I arrived. I was in Chiang Mai and was in and out of immigration in about an hour. Go early and make sure you have everything that’s required , otherwise you’ll have to go back.
David ******
Dan Brown Hi not done a visa extension before can you plesse tell me what is required
Jan ******************
David Eden For regular 30 days tourist extension you’ll need only; Passport with copy of ID-Page an latest stamp, a pass photo, receipt of your TM.30 adress registration and 1900 baht in cash. You apply on a TM.7 at the immigration.
Dan *******
Excerpt from Google ;
your valid passport, a completed TM.7 form, passport-sized photos, copies of passport pages (bio, visa, entry), TM30 accommodation registration, proof of funds/accommodation (like a lease/hotel booking), and cash for the fee (around 1,900 THB),
( I’ve never seen the proof of funds on the application )
My friend owns a hotel in Chiang Mai and has all the forms I use. They can also be obtained at any immigration office.
The immigration officials are very helpful should you have any questions. You can get a couple of extensions now but the immigration officials are recommending proper visas. Examples are the DTV and retirement.
I’m getting the METV next trip. Currently in Vietnam for a couple of months.
your valid passport, a completed TM.7 form, passport-sized photos, copies of passport pages (bio, visa, entry), TM30 accommodation registration, proof of funds/accommodation (like a lease/hotel booking), and cash for the fee (around 1,900 THB),
( I’ve never seen the proof of funds on the application )
My friend owns a hotel in Chiang Mai and has all the forms I use. They can also be obtained at any immigration office.
The immigration officials are very helpful should you have any questions. You can get a couple of extensions now but the immigration officials are recommending proper visas. Examples are the DTV and retirement.
I’m getting the METV next trip. Currently in Vietnam for a couple of months.
Arlene **************
Dan Brown when I did extension in Bangkok office last year, they had people to help you there to take your passport photos and also make copies of your passport. Do they have that in Chiang Mai office? Thanks
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Alan *******
I did it 2 weeks before the 60 was up but unsure of the general rule.
Scott ********
If you mean Visa exempt 60 day, it's worthwhile noting that when I did it, I had 30 days given from the day of my extention stamp and NOT from the day my visa exemption expired - technically loosing a few days.
Other people told me they leave it as late as possible to maximise their stay !
For me it was my first extention and had to be done as my flight vwas cancelled whilst sitting on the plane !. I had 2 days left on my original visa exemption stamp.
I wanted a few extra days to sort out a new flight and to deal with a sickness bug I caught whist sitting on the tarmac for 6 hours waiting to take off !
Hope that makes sense.
Other people told me they leave it as late as possible to maximise their stay !
For me it was my first extention and had to be done as my flight vwas cancelled whilst sitting on the plane !. I had 2 days left on my original visa exemption stamp.
I wanted a few extra days to sort out a new flight and to deal with a sickness bug I caught whist sitting on the tarmac for 6 hours waiting to take off !
Hope that makes sense.
Jan ******************
Scott Sutton This seems quite odd, as the 30 days tourist extension normally are added to the expiration date, regardless of when you apply.
Alan ********
Jan Kenneth Nesland l think so as well and depending on the immigration office within the last week of your stamp expiring is usually OK in Jomtiem anyhow. Others allow before a week. You have to enquire.
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Kevin **********
If you use an agent, likely anytime.
Edward ******
I think this can vary by office. I’ve done it as early as 5 days in.
Graham ******
Edward Winn not on a 60 day entry stamp, nowhere does extensions with 55 days remaining
Dan *******
Au contraire, mon ami. I got mine in Chiang Mai , after being in the kingdom , for only a couple of weeks. Just depends on the immigration office.
Graham ******
Dan Brown a couple of weeks is a lot more than 5 days ;)
Ivan ************
Dan Chiang Mai is 45 days so you could have gone after 2 weeks.
Edward ******
Dan Brown yes I think it’s highly dependent on the particular office.
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Edward ******
Graham Seal Absolutely positively done last year in Prachinburi. Did it when I registered my address.
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Jan ******************
Depends where you are, some of the bigger immigrations as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, main Phuket, Hua Hin allows 45 days prior to due date, Jomtien, Samui and beach immigration Bangla Road Phuket is 7 days. The others is 30 days.
John *********
In Jomtiem the last week
John **********
Depends on location, usually when down to your last 30 days, some are 45 days, some 7 days
Radius ******************
No more then 30 days left of stay available
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