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Is it easy to extend a tourist visa in Thailand if it's my first entry this year?

Jan 2, 2026
2 hours ago
Yonatan *********
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Hello everyone. I intend to extend my tourist visa at immigration for 30 days. This is my first entry into Thailand this year. Am I likely to encounter any problems? Because I understand that the authorities in Thailand are now very strict. I ask because I saw a post by a tourist who was not approved for some reason, even though this is his first entry this year.
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The user is inquiring about the possibility of extending their tourist visa by 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand, noting concerns about strict regulations. Comments suggest that while each immigration office may have different practices, extending a tourist visa should generally be straightforward for first-time entrants this year, with a standard extension fee of ฿1,900 and some increased scrutiny for visa waiver entries.
Lorna ********
If you have a tourist visa, there should be no problem extending. Scrutinisation was increased for people entering on the visa waiver stamp.
Jeremy ********
Of course it’s your first of the year 🤣

Every immigration office is different in When they will extend it so visit your local immigration office and see how far out or how close to the end date they will allow you to extend it

Price is ฿1,900 for a 30 day extension

Good luck
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