How long can you stay in Thailand on a tourist visa and what are the extension options?

May 23, 2022
2 years ago
David ******
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How long can you stay in Thailand on a tourist visa?
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Travellers to Thailand on a tourist visa typically receive a 60-day stamp upon entry, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office. Therefore, the maximum stay is usually 90 days. Some discussions suggest there may be options for longer extensions, such as a 5-year extension for a fee, but this pertains to other visa types. There have also been queries about specific COVID-related extensions for new arrivals.
Stefan *******
Maybe you should try go in on the thai ambassade website from the country you are from and read,all the information you need should be there
JD ********
is it true that they just extended the COVID visa till July so even new tourist on arrival entering can get that for extension?
Billie-Joe ********
You would have to use your regular 30 day extension first, read the rest of the post above, or the thousands of other topics relating to covid extensions, or Google, don’t hijack posts 🤦🏼‍♀️ you’re welcome moderators.
JD ********
@Billie-Joe *******
seriously, hijack… haha

to ask a question related to a post i happened to read that is similar to my own question?!?

why do many here have to instigate or project a negative context to basically what is not?!?
Billie-Joe ********
@JD *******
tourists visa length and covid extensions are not the same thing. This is also something that’s asked EVERY TWO MONTHS for over two years. You’re question isn’t even clear, a tourist on arrival? With a visa, a visa on arrival or visa exempt? This matters because not all of the options grant said covid extension.

So your single question will actually open up an entirely new topic that’s of no benefit to the OP. So as I said, why not take 30 seconds to Google OR ask your own question? The people that aren’t lazy are bored of it.
JD ********
@Billie-Joe *******
so good read another post or don’t take the time to read all comments

it’s your choice what you read…or don’t… like my choice what i write… or don’t…
Billie-Joe ********
@JD *******
good luck in Thailand, you’re gonna need it 🤣🕺🏻 peaceee
JD ********
@Billie-Joe *******
well i’ll refrain from using too many negatives
JD ********
@Billie-Joe *******
been here b4

overall full of s bunch of wannabe know it all “ teachers” &
Филипп **********
Until u see one of those
Sophie *********
So far, for 6 months.
Steve *******
90 days with a tourist visa and an extension that you get when you're here.
David ******
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Some member told me I can get a 5 years extension of stay visa for around $300
Horst ********
@David *****
If he has to renew his visa every 12 months, then he has a long-stay visa and not a tourist visa. So he must have
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0 baht in an account or
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0 baht if he is married to a Thai. You can extend a normal tourist visa 2 times, i.e. max. 180 days in Thailand. And as has already been said, each extension costs 1900 baht. No matter which visa or entry stamp.
Rob ********
@Horst *******
if you reach the 180 day mark and leave, how long must you stay out of Thailand?
Horst ********
@Rob *******
What I wrote above with the 180 days was not quite correct. sorry about this. What I meant is the tourist visa 60 days (multiple entries) and that can be extended 2 times by exit and re-entry to 180 days plus 3 times 30 days extension in Thailand directly. So a total of 270 days.
Horst ********
@Rob *******
I'm not exactly sure, but I think there is no limit. But what I do know is if you're constantly coming in on a tourist visa, they may check you out to see if you're not working in Thailand. What you are not allowed to do with a tourist visa.
Stuart *********
@David *****
That some member is talking out of their a$$.
David ******
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Lyndon ************
@David *****
he's talking about x5 12 month extensions totalling $275 and that's if you meet the requirements age, marriage, family etc. Are you over 50? Married to a Thai? Or Have Thai kids?
David ******
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@Lyndon ***********
none of the above lol
Lyndon ************
@David *****
the Special Tourist Visa, which he isn't on, can be extended twice. The 'normal' tourist visa and visa exemption can be extended once for a further 30 days. Covid extensions could be possible at 60 days, if the immigration office are willing to grant them.
David ******
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@Lyndon ***********
Where can I get a Special Tourist Visa?
Lyndon ************
@David *****
only before you arrive in Thailand, from your countries Thai consulate, that is if they will still sell one
Stuart *********
@David *****
All extensions of stay are 1,900 baht and the max is for one year. If you meet the requirements then you can apply each year and get an extension.
Stuart *********
There are no extensions of stay for 5 years. Max is one year and you’d need to meet the requirements for whatever reason you are applying for one - age, marriage, family, etc. Some agents may be able to help if you don’t meet the requirements, but you’d be looking at probably triple that amount, depending on what visa/extension you’re after.
David ******
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Could you recommend an immigration agency/travel company in Thailand that will help me get an “extension of stay” visa ?
Lyndon ************
@David *****
you just go to immigration with your passport, fill in the forms and pay 1900THB
Stuart *********
You’d get stamped in for 60 days. You could extend that once for a further 30 days at a local immigration office.
David ******
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@Stuart ********
The last time I was in Thailand 2020 they only gave me a 30 day tourist visa exemption. I’m from the US.
Jan *********
@David *****
Tourist visa exemption is not a tourist visa.

A tourist visa is issued at a Thai embassy.
Reece *******
@David *****
@Stuart ********
wouldn’t they be allowed to do the 30 and then extend for 60 with covid exemption ?
Stuart *********
@Reece ******
possibly. The OP didn’t provide a time frame, so I have no idea when they’re coming. Covid visa extensions are available up until July 25th.
Reece *******
@Stuart ********
that’s true haha! Do you do the covid extension after the first month ? Or is it after the second month (after paying for ur first extension)
Stuart *********
@Reece ******
Most offices will require you to do the “regular” 30 day extension before allowing you to apply for a Covid extension.
Reece *******
@Stuart ********
and then how long is the covid extension ? 60 days?
Peter *******
@David *****
you have to apply in your own country
Stuart *********
@David *****
If you don’t buy a tourist visa prior to coming and you’re eligible for a visa exempt entry then you’d get 30 days. Buying a tourist visa would give you 60 days. Both options are extendable once for 30 days.
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