How many days before my visa expiration should I visit the immigration office to apply for an extension in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Extension Tourist Visa 30 Day Extension Immigration Procedures COVID Visa Extensions

Sep 10, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

My 30 day extension to my 60 day tr visa is due 24th September, how many days before should I visit immigration office to apply for my extension ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To apply for your visa extension in Thailand, it's advisable to visit the immigration office at least a week or a few days before your current visa expires. In your case, since your extension due date is September 24th, aim to go before September 19th to avoid any issues with missing documents or processing delays.

Nongnuch ********

you can extend your 60 days Tourist visa any time for 30 more days , before the date it expires . . . your question can be misunderstood, though

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

you don't loose any days when applying early, if this is your concern

3 years ago

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Nongnuch ********

James ********

I think what you are saying is that the 30 days extension you obtained following your 60 days tourist visa ends September 24th

If that is true...

Go to Thai immigration and apply for the

60 days COVID extension now...

It's best to go at least a week or a few days before the expiration date in case you need to get any missing documents required ...

But not later than

Friday September 24th.

Are you still in Bangkok?

3 years ago

Phil ********

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@James *******

I need my first 30 day extension first and I'm hoping I can get 60 day covid extension in October, I am in hua hin, thank you

3 years ago

James ********

@Phil *******

Its OK to go now as your 30 day extension will be added on to your current permission to stay date of September 24th.

Then I would go back on September 27th and apply for the COVID extension of 60 days IF the COVID extension has not been extended past September 27th.

3 years ago

Phil ********

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@James *******

thats great thank you for your help, can I trouble you and ask what paperwork I need for my 30 days and what paperwork I would need for my covid extension, thank you

3 years ago

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Phil ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Should I go now for 30 day or just a few days before my stamped date, thanks

3 years ago

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Phil ********

Sabrina ********

hi, i think it depends on the immigration office.

I (for covid extension) go to jomtien 14 days before for new stamp (under consideration)

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days before for the second stamp.