Advice please. My daughter arrived from Australia and was granted a 45 day stay. She wishes to extend it by another 30 days. I understand that she’s required to complete a TM 7 and pay 1,900 baht. My question is, how long prior to the end of the 45 days stay can she apply for the extension? I’m thinking maybe 14 days? Thanks
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My daughter, who recently arrived from Australia, has a 45-day stay in Thailand and wants to extend it by 30 days. She will need to complete the TM 7 form and pay 1,900 baht for the extension. I am seeking clarification on how early she can apply for the extension. Community feedback suggests that she can apply for the extension when she has 30 days or less left on her visa in most locations. In tourist-heavy areas like Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, applications are accepted when there are 45 days or less remaining. It's generally advised to apply between 2 weeks to 2 days before the visa expires, allowing enough time for processing.