How soon can you apply for a 30-day extension on a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

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Sep 6, 2022

2 years ago

Heather ******

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How soon can you apply for a 30 day  extension in Thailand on a 60 day tourist visa?  Thank you

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You can generally apply for a 30-day extension on a 60-day tourist visa when you have 30 days or less remaining on your stamp. In larger cities like Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, you may be allowed to apply with up to 45 days left on your visa.

Leigh *****

I always go

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weeks before it's due

2 years ago

Rosfield ********

What's the timetable for a visa exempt extension?

2 years ago

Stuart *********

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visa exemption is 30 day (currently). Almost all immigration offices will allow you to apply within 30 days of your current stamp. That means you could essentially fly into Thailand and immediately go to the local immigration office and apply for your extension

2 years ago

Heather ******

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@Stuart ********

thank you for your response

2 years ago

Stuart *********

They add on the days, so there is no downside to applying early.

2 years ago

Rosfield ********

@Stuart ********

Thanks for the info! It'd be great if they just allowed it at airport when arriving haha..alas, bureaucracy

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

Pretty much all offices will let you apply when you have 30 days or less left on your stamp. Some larger ones like Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, will let you apply when you have 45 days left.

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How soon can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand after using the 60-day exemption?

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