If I extend my visa two days before it expires, will I lose those two days?

Aug 16, 2023
a year ago
Pol *********
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If I extend my visa two days before it expires, do I lose those two days?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Extending your visa just two days before it expires typically does not result in losing those two days, as the extension is often added to the end of the current visa period. However, the specific details of your visa type and the reason for the extension may affect this outcome. Generally, if you are extending for the same reason as your current visa, you retain the remaining days. If you change the reason for the extension, such as moving from a tourist visa to a family visit, the new extension may begin on the application date, potentially leading to a loss of the remaining days from the original visa.
Graham ******
You lose days if you change the reason for the extension as the new extension starts the day you apply and it is approved. So, for example, if you were on a tourism entry stamp and applied for an extension to visit Thai family you would lose any days left on your current stamp and get 60 days from the date of the application.
Martin *********
NO
Chris ***********
You havent given complete details...Marriage extension, yes, others no
Pol *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Pol *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Chris **********
tourist visa
Chris ***********
@Pol ********
should get days from last stamp ..
Faye *********
@Chris **********
I have never lost days for applying for my marriage visa extention early.
Brian *********
No
Jeremy ********
No
Andrew *********
No
Su ********
No. I always extend 2-3 weeks ahead.
Nico *********
No
David *******
No
Richard *********
no, the extension starts when ur visa ends
Stuart *********
@Richard ********
be careful on that one. Unlikely the OP is referring to it but they could be applying for a “visit Thai family” extension which will be dated from the application date. This is why
@Bra****
said impossible to answer without more info.
Yorgos **************
Better to leave before your visa expires
Ross *******
@Yorgos *************
no it’s dated to coincide …
Andrew ***********
@Yorgos *************
and why would they do that?
Brandon ************
Impossible to answer because you haven't given us any details. What visa are you on? What extension are you applying for?

Normally if the extension is for the same reason as the visa then the time will be added to the end you don't lose any days.

The day your visa expires doesn't matter. It's your entry stamp that matters.
Brian *******
No
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