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How far in advance can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand?

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Oct 21, 2021
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Jay ******
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How far in advance can you apply for a visa extension?

Is there a minimum or maximum amount of days prior to expiration?
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You can typically apply for a visa extension in Thailand 30 to 45 days prior to expiration, depending on the immigration office. Most offices allow 30 days, while specific locations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket may offer a 45-day period. It's advisable to call your local immigration office to confirm the exact guidelines as they may vary based on location and type of visa.
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Cons *********
Korat 60days visa 1900baht ...
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Marc ***********
Also the waiting times can be long. I did mine last time in a smaller town called phitsanulok. I was the only one there at the immigration...
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Stuart ********
I just renewed Mine in Bangkok got 60 day's
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Hamid *******
Just go one week before
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Garrett ***********
Most offices 30 days, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket are 45 days.
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Eric ********
I am at the immigration office (south Thailand) now, and after checking they told me that the compulsory insurance cover increase is yet to be completed .. 🤨
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Stephen **********
@Eric *******
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Peter *********
@Eric *******
 only required for non OA visa
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@Eric *******
 On what Visa are you on?
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Peter *********
@John-Paul *****
 what is an OX visa pls ?
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Eric ********
@John-Paul *****
 I am on OX and have been advised that my insurance requirement remains at 400,000b 🙏🏻
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Peter *********
@Eric *******
 OX ???
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Eric ********
@Peter ********
 yes
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Peter *********
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 are you on a Non OA visa ?
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@Eric *******
 what's this to do with post ?
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Eric ********
@Peter ********
 sorry, it was meant to be a general information comment, not related to a particular thread, my mistake 🙏🏻.
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Monti ********
Most immigration offices it is 30 days. Some offices allow 45 days. Call your local immigration office and ask them.
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Rtee ******
Renew visa 45 days

Change visa first time 15 days
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Sonny **********
In CM 45 days.
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Michael ********
Seems to depend on each office, if you want a correct answer you may want to tell people.

What office ?

Normal 30 day extension ?

Covid extension thing ?
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Jay ******
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@Michael *******
 either the 30 day extension or the covid extension.

I came in to Phuket but would need to go to Bangkok immigration before my visa expires at the end of the month. Just wondering how much earlier we can go, and if the new visa still starts from the original expiration date (regardless of when we go to get the new stamps...)
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Michael ********
@Jay *****
 30 day extension on a TR or visa exemption you get straight away.

Covid extensions some offices will give you an under consideration stamp for 7 or 15 days and you have to return to same office.

On TR and visa exemption the 30 days starts when that previous expires.

Covid extension again changes from office to office.

Not sure how long you can go beforehand been a long time since i done one and i used to go day before expiration
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