How long can a US passport holder stay in Thailand on a visa-free entry and can they extend their stay?

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Sep 28, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

2 questions:

(USA passport holder here)

I want to make a short holiday in Thailand, see a few different areas.  It’s been years since I’ve visited. 

The return ticket back home I bought is flexible, meaning I can change the day for no extra cost.

I haven’t decided how long I want to stay in Thailand — 6 weeks or 3 weeks.  

1. How many days will I be granted upon visa free entry into Thailand?  30 days still?

2. To be safe, can I apply for a 30 day extension right after I arrive?  I may not use it, but then that will just be taken care of in case I do want to extend my ticket and see more places.

Thank you in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US passport holder can currently receive a 45-day visa-free entry stamp if arriving between October 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, and they can extend this by an additional 30 days at a local Thai immigration office for a fee of 1900 Thai baht. It's advisable to apply for the extension within the 30 days before the initial stamp expires.

James ********

2 years ago

James ********

You can apply for the 30 day extension of stay from your local Thai immigration office. Most allow you to get the 30 day extension during the 30 days before your arrival stamp expires.

But Jomtien Pattaya wants you to get the 30 day extension during the week before your stamp expiration date.

2 years ago

Abby ******

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@James *******

okay so if I do it in Bangkok the week I arrive (October 2) might be ok?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Abby *****

, You can go to the immigration office IT Square Laksi Plaza Bangkok just after you arrive. Bangkok accepts when you have less than 45 days remaining with your stamp.

2 years ago

Abby ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

So I can’t go the first week I arrive, only at 30 days (or less ) ?

2 years ago

James ********

@Abby *****

NO...go when you have 30 days or less... you will be stamped in for 45 days as we visa exempt entry.

2 years ago

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James ********

Dannie ***************

45 days visa exempt-After Oct. 1

Can apply for an addition 30 at Thai Immigration for a fee

75 days total possible

2 years ago

James ********

2 years ago

James ********

If you arrive into Thailand from October 1, 2022 thru March 31, 2023 gets you 45 day stamp plus one 30 day extension of stay is available for 1900 Thai baht at the local Thai immigration office.

2 years ago

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James ********

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