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Is it acceptable to state my intention to stay longer with family when applying for a tourist visa extension in Thailand?

Tourist Visa Visa Extension Immigration Living with Girlfriend Visiting Family in Thailand TM30 Form Thai Birth Certificate Family Visit Visa

May 15, 2025

2 days ago

Vlastimil *******

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I visited Thailand every 6 months for 1 month stay in last 18 years. Now I am first time applying for the 60 day tourist visa and will try to get extension to stay with my family. I am going to stay in my girlfriend house. My question is, if questioned on immigration on arrival or while applying for extension it is ok to say that I want to stay longer with my family? Or it is better just claim tourist purposes. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand and is seeking advice on whether it is appropriate to mention wanting to stay longer with their family (girlfriend and child) during immigration questioning or when applying for an extension. The consensus from comments indicates it's better to state tourist purposes for the visa and extension, as the tourist visa does not allow extensions based solely on familial ties unless proper documentation is provided. If the user has a child with Thai nationality, this may provide some basis for extension with additional proof.

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Jordan *****

You can write there whatever you want. I wrote when I applied for an extension in Bangkok that I am thinking about applying for another language course. They did not care

a day ago

Richie *******

@Jordan ****

Exactly

a day ago

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Richie *******

Ernst *********

You are applying for a tourist visa. So you are visiting Thailand as a tourist.

When you want to extend it, you are extending a tourist visa, so you are still a tourist.

When you go for the extention you have to take along a TM30 form, to proof where you are staying. Your girlfriend must apply online for the TM30 and give you a copy. If you are staying with her from the beginning she has to do the TM30 within 24 hours if your arrival.

a day ago

Nongnuch ********

@Vlastimil ******

when you enter Thailand on a 60-days single entry Tourist Visa, you will get stamped in for a 60-days stay permit as a tourist. These 60 days you can extend once, for 1900.- THB on Immigration for 30 more days (it is called "30-days touristic extension"). And then you will have to leave Thailand before the 90th day is over by midnight. You cannot get any "extension based on visiting my girlfriend", there is nothing such

a day ago

Vlastimil *******

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@Nongnuch *******

yes I understand. What i meant, as I never apply for extension, if they question the purpose of extension if I just state that i am a tourist or can just honestly say that want to spend more time with my child. Could not apply for family visa at this time because I just recieve new passport

a day ago

Nongnuch ********

@Vlastimil ******

well, you have two options: You can ask for a "touristic extension" which will get you 30 more days. However, if you have a proof that you are the legitimite father of a half Thai child, you can get a 60-days extension based on "family visit"

a day ago

Vlastimil *******

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@Nongnuch *******

yes I have Thai birthday certificate with my name on it and also my daughter have my surname. I just not want to make mess the first time applying for visa. Thanks and I will check everything once there on immigration

a day ago

Nongnuch ********

@Vlastimil ******

your name on the birth certificate might not be enough of a proof of your fathership. Generally speaking, a fathership must be acknowldeged by a Thai Family Court. You can try your luck, ask Immigration, bring your wife and the kid, so maybe they accept the birth certificate as a single proof

a day ago

Vlastimil *******

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@Nongnuch *******

I will ask for future references

a day ago

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Vlastimil *******

Gardar ***************************

If you not married you not going to get that extension, if you have kids together then yes.

a day ago

Richie *******