How many times can I extend my 30-day visa in Thailand, and do I need a plane ticket departing the country?

Visa Extension Thai Visa Rules COVID-19 Visa Policies 30-Day Visa Flight Departure Requirements

Dec 20, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I just extended my Visa  It's for 30 days this is the 1st time that I have done this how many more times can I extend my Visa  My 2nd question is do I need a plane ticket departing the country is the country and is the 1st ticket that I bought showing departing the country a throw away ticket

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has extended their 30-day visa for the first time and is inquiring how many more extensions are allowed. According to community feedback, a tourist can generally extend their visa once for 30 days, and if they apply for another extension, they risk rejection or may only receive a 7-day extension. However, due to COVID-19, there may be options for longer extensions. The user also questions the necessity of having a departing plane ticket, suggesting they might have already purchased a throwaway ticket.

Robert *******

Covid came into play in March 2020, 1,5 year ago. You seem to tell us that you are doomed after entering Thailand a month ago without a visa.

It was your choice to come over without a visa, get the visa you need for the purpose and length of stay BEFORE you plan to live inside Thailand.

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the info!

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Is my main goal is to try to stay in Thailand for 4 months if possible but due to covid I may not be able to and there aren't really any covid restrictions that I know of to git's a love to get the additional stay here because I am from the United States

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Now do I have another choice which would be to somehow leave the country for A-day or 2 then come back and then get an additional 30 days and if possible what country would I go to for 1 or 2 days and then return if this is possible so that I can stay in the country longer

3 years ago

Jim ********

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Yes thank you so much I believe the borders close to me would be Vietnam and Cambodia this kind of sucks because I don't think I can get into either one of those countries I think I'm doomed oomed just to stay here for 2 montoo much we'll try to think of something I have 1 month to try to figure something out you've been awesome thank you again for your help

3 years ago

John **********

@Mil *******

land borders are closed but you can fly in and out right now. Can't do it in a day though

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Wow that is something that I will probably do what airport and what country can I go to and how many days do I have to stay there I've never done this before but that might be my only option thank you for this information very helpful I am in phuket now

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Mil *******

The only country I heard of where it's possible to do a air-based border bounce is with Cambodia. It takes about a week, according to the report I received.

Of course, things may change at any time, and what's valid today may not be valid tomorrow.

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes thank you so much at least there is hope thank you so much for this information

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Mil *******

if they are still selling the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, apply for that. The worse they would say is no. See my pinned post for more information

3 years ago

Jim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes thank you so much you have been very helpful that is exactly what I'm going to do The good news is I have 30 days to achieve this awesome

3 years ago

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Jim ********

Benjamin ******

@Mil *******

I’m assuming you’re from a visa exempt country. PRECOVID-19, a person can border bounce by land (crossing the border and returning) TWICE in a calendar year, and “unlimited “ by air until the passport control officer believes you’re abusing the visa exempt system.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

A person can only get one 30 day extension of stay based on tourism on each tourist visa or visa exempt entry. If you apply again they may verbally reject you or give you a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp.

You may be able to get a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. See my pinned/featured post for details

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

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