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How soon before my 60-day eVisa expires can I apply for a 30-day extension in Thailand?

Dec 27, 2025
2 days ago
Steve **********
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I thought I was applying for a 90 day evisa when I chose vacation as a reason for travel. What I got was 60 days when I arrived. How long before my 60 days are up can I apply for 30 day extension? USA citizen not on visa upon arrival but issued evisa online. Thanks in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The timeframe for applying for a 30-day extension on a 60-day eVisa in Thailand depends on the immigration office you are visiting. Generally, you can apply for an extension 30 days before your visa is set to expire. However, some offices, particularly in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, allow applications up to 45 days prior to expiry. Other locations, like Jomtien and Koh Samui, may only permit applications within the last week before expiration. It's advisable to check the specific policy of the immigration office you plan to visit.
Ralph *******
Yes. There isn’t a 90 day tourist visa.

Within the last 30 days is normally ok. Some offices are more difficult so it depends on where you are staying.
Steve **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks all!
Steve **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Sisaket. I will go Monday and find out. I hope the extension counts for this year and not against next year.
Graham ******
@Steve *********
Why? Nothing resets and your history will tell your story, sounds like you might be chancing it next time you return.
David ******
Korat when you have 7 days left .
Faron *************
Last few times I did it in kanchanaburi with no restriction on when
Patrick ********
I had been in pattaya 6 weeks then went to Jontien got 30days up to February
Graham ******
@Patrick *******
you were lucky, Jomtien normally send you away and tell you to come back during your last week
Patrick ********
@Graham *****
yes it was very busy I go morning
Greg ********
1 week. Just did mine
Jack *****
45 days prior at some offices eg CW, CM, Phuket and for most up to 30 days prior.

Here's the catch. Not unheard of for immigration to send you away and come back couple of weeks prior to expiry.

So as usual can depend on the immigration office
Jan ******************
Depends where you are. Some immigrations as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin allows tourist extension 45 days before your stay expires. Others as Jomtien and samui the last week. The rest is 30 days.
Brandon ************
That completely depends on where you will be applying. Most immigration offices allow you to apply when you have 30 days or less left. Some allow you to apply when you have 45 days or less left (Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, a few more), and a few only allow you to apply when you have 7 days or less left (Jomtien, Koh Samui, Koh Phangnan).
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