How long can I extend my tourist visa if arriving via Sandbox in Phuket?

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January 14, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

If arriving via Sanbox in Phuket how many months you are allowed to extend your tourist visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers arriving in Phuket via the Sandbox may initially receive a 30-day tourist visa or visa exemption. It can potentially be extended by an additional 60 days under COVID regulations if the entry occurs before the 25th of the month, resulting in a total stay of up to 90 days. Extensions beyond this period may be possible based on financial status or by obtaining the appropriate visa prior to arrival.

Yvonne *********

If you want to stay longer get the right visa before you fly to Thailand. If you can fly in WHY can’t you fly out the country isnt closed

3 years ago

Karl ********

If you have enough money getting a visa extension for as long as you wish is no problem.

3 years ago

Karim ***************

@Karl *******

true. You pay, you can stay.

3 years ago

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Karim ***************

Raece **********

If you arrive before the 25th you can get a covid extension up to 60 days aswell so you should be able to enter on 30 days and then get that for 90 days total

3 years ago

Adam ********

@Raece *********

& Cabais Wrong! You need to do first 30 day extension then can get the covid extension after.

3 years ago

Karim ***************

@Raece *********

you can’t get the 60 day covid extension unless they extend after the 25th. They make you take the 30 day extension first, although it is likely they will extend the covid extension rules. And after your 90 days, you can then get an education visa. Learn Thai, Muay Thai etc. cost approx 20,000 baht.

3 years ago

Jared **********

i used a Covid extension last year on my TR 60 without using my 30 day extension, it depends on the office

General consensus it’s extremely likely they extend the Covid visas past the 25th, but likely won’t know until days before

They are supposed to be stricter with the Covid visas, probably no issue if you’re asking for your first, if you’re on your 6th they might not like that

3 years ago

Nikita ********

@Raece *********

how is it easy to receive the covid extension if the person has round trip tickets, and is able to leave the country?

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Raece Grindrod. Most immigration offices will issue the 30 day extension before issuing a covid extension, so the OP might be limited to only 60 days if the covid concession is not extended further

3 years ago

Cabais *********

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@Raece *********

oh thanks that’s helpful, but what happened after 90 days do you need to exit?

3 years ago

Raece **********

@Cabais ********

yes you will have to exit and then re apply for another tourist visa if you want to re enter but I’m not sure how easy it is the second time

3 years ago

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Raece **********