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How soon can you extend a tourist visa after arriving in Thailand, and does it vary by immigration center?

Thailand Visa Extension Tourist Visa Immigration Rules Visa Types Local Immigration Offices

Wesley *********

asked Oct 29, 2024

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Is there anything stating how soon you can extend a tourist visa after arriving to Thailand? Is it based on the specific immigration center?

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The ability to extend a tourist visa in Thailand can vary significantly based on the specific immigration office you visit. Generally, most offices will allow you to apply for an extension when your arrival stamp has 30 days or less remaining. Some, like in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, might accept applications with up to 45 days remaining. However, certain offices, such as those in Jomtien and Samui, may only accept applications within the last week of your entry stamp. Always check with your local immigration office for their exact policies.

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Dan ********

I went to immigration in Bangkok on day 2 after arrival and extended my visa by 30 days.

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Dan *******

That was when Visa Exempt entry was 30 days not 60 days as it is now

2 years ago

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

@Dan *******

then you didn't arrive on the 60 day tourist visa or 60 day visa exempt because Bangkok only allows you to apply for extension when you have 45 days or less left.

2 years ago

Dan ********

@Brandon ***********

Yes, I arrived just before the 60 day tourist visa, so I was less than 45 days. Excellent to know, thanks.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

No clearly written rules on that. It's totally the local immigration office specific. Most accept the extension application based on tourism when your stamp remaining 30 days or less. Some, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, etc, let you do when you have 45 days or less. There are some offices that accepts tourism extensions application only within the last week of your entry stamp, such as Jomtien, Samui and a few more.

Check with your local immigration office for their policy.

2 years ago