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How soon can I apply for an extension on my 30-day visa exempt in Thailand?
Hey! If I go into Thailand on a 30 day visa exempt, as I'm Aussie, how long before I can go and apply for another 30 day stay? We only want to stay for 60 days altogether. Do you have to wait until the first 30 days is up, or can you do it say half way through that initial 30 days?
Thanks!
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Answer summary
If you enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, you typically need to wait until the initial 30 days are nearly up to apply for an extension. Most immigration offices allow you to apply for a visa extension when you have 30 days or less remaining. Some offices may even let you apply as soon as you arrive, whereas others only accept applications during the last week of the stay. For a stay of 60 days, it may be more beneficial to apply for a 60-day tourist visa before traveling to Thailand to avoid complications with airline policies and immigration requirements.
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Martyn *******
Surely it's easier and better to apply for a 60 visa beforehand
Dave *******
I have just extended mine after 😂3 weeks no problem and have full 60 days
Craig ********
I had to wait for my Aussie passport renewal so went with the 30 day. After one week in Payhoa I went to immigration was there 30 minutes and done. Biggest hassle was getting onto airline to change flight. So went to Chaing Ria airport and easy in person.
Craig ********
I had to wait for my Aussie passport renewal so went with the 30 day. After one week in Payhoa I went to immigration was there 30 minutes and done. Biggest hassle was getting onto airline to change flight. So went to Chaing Ria airport and easy in person.
Ward **********
You do have to watch that the airline will let you on the plane if you don't have a visa that will cover you until your return flight. I had a big problem with that and I had to get a temporary ticket flying out of Thailand within 30 days in order to get on the flight from Sydney. They did not like that the flight was unticketed. Had the supervisor approve it 3 times before they actually gave me my boarding pass.
Ward **********
You do have to watch that the airline will let you on the plane if you don't have a visa that will cover you until your return flight. I had a big problem with that and I had to get a temporary ticket flying out of Thailand within 30 days in order to get on the flight from Sydney. They did not like that the flight was unticketed. Had the supervisor approve it 3 times before they actually gave me my boarding pass.
Ward **********
I was there in October just after the change and I got the extra 30 days about 2 weeks before my visa was due to expire. Easy process just Google what you need first. I printed the form in Australia before I left (double sided). I did forget a pen but they sold them next door to immigration. At Jomtien I arrived about 7:45am and I was done by 10:00am. Maybe earlier, I didn't pay a lot of attention to the time.
BraveSea*********
Buy a 60 day tourist visa before departure... avoid to loose 1 day at immigration (and airlines who want to see an outbound flight within 30 days) and the costs are lower.
Most offices allowed 30 days (Phuket 45) before end of stamp to ask for an EoS.
The 30 days are added to your entry-stamp.
Most offices allowed 30 days (Phuket 45) before end of stamp to ask for an EoS.
The 30 days are added to your entry-stamp.
Alastair ******
i applied for 60 day visa 24 th September still waiting.
Helen ***********
Alastair Duke what ?
Alastair ******
Helen Wernstrom just got it today.Thai time only 7 weeks
Ivan *********
I don't think you can do that. The TDAC asks for a return flight and dates. So I would get a 60 day visa before you travel
Graham ******
Ivan Glossop the departure field is optional, it means nothing for your stay
Ivan *********
Graham Seal well i try without fill it in and it got rejected incomplete it said.
Graham ******
Ivan Glossop because you clicked on it so it then becomes required (it does not have a * so can be ignored)
Gary *********
Apply for the single entry tourist visa, this gives you 60 days.
Petr *********************
Better no earlier than 7 days before 30 days is up
Jared **********
Petr S. Van Valkenburg theres no reason for most people to wait until the last week to do so, and last i knew only 2 places wanted you doing them in the last week
Most places under 30 days is fine
Most places under 30 days is fine
Petr *********************
Jared Jernegan we tried in Samui extension in 2022 and we were turned away, they told us no earlier than 7 days before 30 days expire , maybe they were too busy.
Jared **********
Petr S. Van Valkenburg samui and jomtien i believe are the only 2 where they tell you to wait until the last week
Brandon ************
@Petr ********************
because Samui doesn't follow the rules the other offices do
Longy ****
You'll get 59 if you extend, minus the 2 days buggering around to get your tm30 and go the the Immi office, and no 100% guarantee of the extension .
Way less stress to get the 60 before you leave
Way less stress to get the 60 before you leave
Stephen *********
I went the following day after landing in CEI no problems just 1,900 bht all done in less than 10 min's ...
Tony ********
I would apply for an 60 day visa before you go at the embassy in Canberra,, then it’s done and you don’t need to worry about extending in Thailand itself
Tongjun **
Tony Fossey
Have you tried uploading the documents
Not easy
Have you tried uploading the documents
Not easy
Wayne *********
Tongjun I went to my library they did it all for me in 20 minutes
George ************
Tony Fossey
😮Yes
But they take up to 5 weeks to issue
The 60 days
😮Yes
But they take up to 5 weeks to issue
The 60 days
Clint ********
George Mourmouris
Even longer, Ive been waiting for 6 weeks now. Still Pending Document Check.
Applied through Sydney though.
Even longer, Ive been waiting for 6 weeks now. Still Pending Document Check.
Applied through Sydney though.
Clint ********
George Mourmouris
I can understand there is many people applying for visas but you would think the people who are clearly trying to do the right thing would recive a reply from the consulate.
I can understand there is many people applying for visas but you would think the people who are clearly trying to do the right thing would recive a reply from the consulate.
Clint ********
OrangeSpinach7073
I fly on the 30th November (this month)
Getting nervous!
I might have to book a refundable plain ticket to show at the airport so that i can board the plane. If my visa is granted i can then cancel the flight.
I fly on the 30th November (this month)
Getting nervous!
I might have to book a refundable plain ticket to show at the airport so that i can board the plane. If my visa is granted i can then cancel the flight.
George ************
Clint Barnes
It’s because the fools went back to 30 days
It’s because the fools went back to 30 days
OrangeSp*********
Clint Barnes omg same
And im flying soon, when is your flight?
And im flying soon, when is your flight?
Dave *******
Why not apply for 60 day tourist visa?
Dennis **********
Dave Allen because sometimes its forever to get it approved
Shellie ******
OPDennis Thomsett that's the reason we are just doing it this way!
Brandon ************
That depends on which immigration office you'll be applying at.
Most immigration offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left, which means at most offices you can apply as soon as you arrive.
But some only allow you to apply during the last week of your stay, like Jomtien/Pattaya, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan.
Most immigration offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left, which means at most offices you can apply as soon as you arrive.
But some only allow you to apply during the last week of your stay, like Jomtien/Pattaya, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan.
Shellie ******
OP@Brandon ***********
we will be doing it in chang mai office, thank you for responding
Jo **********
Shellie Neal before I got my visa did this many times it’s very easy in Chiang Mai you can do it whenever you want
Bazaar******
Shellie Neal DO NOT wait until your initial 30 days expires or you may not get the extension if your visa exemption is already expired..
You should apply for the extension at least 1 week before your first 30 days is finished..
Keep in mind when calculating your dates that your day of arrival into Thailand is counted as day 1 of your initial 30 days excemption entry..
And that is regardless of the time of day you arrive..
You should apply for the extension at least 1 week before your first 30 days is finished..
Keep in mind when calculating your dates that your day of arrival into Thailand is counted as day 1 of your initial 30 days excemption entry..
And that is regardless of the time of day you arrive..
Graham ******
@Brandon ***********
and get 30 days minus the overstay days not the full 30Brandon ************
BazaarAsia57 I'm not sure what you're saying here. Yes you should apply early, but there's no risk of "not getting the extension" if you don't. You'll just need to pay the overstay fine before you can apply.
Brandon ************
@Shellie *****
Then you can apply right away. Make sure you get a TM30 from where you are staying.Activity
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