Answered9 years ago
How long do I have to wait to extend my tourist visa in Thailand?
Just for your info, once that you get in Thailand with a tourist visa, you have to wait at least 1 month to ask for the 30 days extension at any inmigration office. I tried in 2 with same result, so dont waste your time / money as I did trying to get it in the first days of my arrival.
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When entering Thailand on a tourist visa, you must wait at least one month before applying for a 30-day extension at an immigration office. However, experiences vary; some individuals have successfully requested extensions prior to the 30-day mark, and the rules may differ depending on the specific immigration office.
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Ivan ************
I think it depends on the office. Some allow as early as 45 days in advance. Some make you wait until 15. It's not the same rule everywhere.
Colin ********
I did at jomtien recently no bother well before my 30 days was up
Robert *******
Jay Wb Sr. You will have a very small problem. On Saturday and Sunday Immigration office is closed.
Jay ****
Yes. See the island. Shop for home. Koh Tao way too expensive.
Colin ********
But as we speak it certainly is getting stricter and stricter
Raúl *******
OPI think you wont have any problem on it.
Jay ****
I'm 50 days into my 60. Going for extension on Saturday. Hopefully it'll work out in Koh Samui office.
Raúl *******
OPI tried Bangkok and Jomtien 4 days after my arrival, they asked me to wait until those 30 days to ask for it in both offices.
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