ask
Search
Ask
Answered3 years ago

Is it possible to extend a visa in Thailand and re-enter with a new visa after exiting?

Marie-Noëlle ***********
asked Jan 15, 2024
1.4k
views
8
replies
3
likes
Hello everyone, I just need to verify something to make sure that I understand well. I applied for a 60-day visa from my home country. Unfortunately it was not processed in the delay that I was expecting, so I finally entered Thailand on a 30-day visa on arrival. The embassy says my request for 60-day visa should be processed in the next few days.

My (revised) plan would be to extend my current visa for another 30 days, then exit Thailand and re-enter with my 60-day visa... Does it seem doable? Even if the dates that I submitted in me initial request obviously will be changed? Your opinion please! TIA
Answer summary
A user inquired about the possibility of extending their current 30-day visa on arrival in Thailand for an additional 30 days and then exiting the country to re-enter with a 60-day visa they applied for. Multiple responses confirmed that the plan is feasible, but one commenter highlighted potential issues with the processing of the 60-day visa application, especially if it is from the Ottawa embassy due to reported processing delays and possible rejection if the original flight dates have passed.
8 repliesnewest first
5

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Frank **********
Frank **********
What does visa will be treated mean?
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
OP
@Frank *********
processed (talking about my visa application). I sometimes tend to mix my languages, that was .. French 😁
Todd *********
Todd *********
Yes. Doable
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
OP
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Just a few things to get clear first:

You didn't enter Thailand with visa on arrival. You entered visa exempt, which isn't a visa at all.

If your embassy still issues the visa, your plan will work.

I looked at your profile and I'm assuming you're talking about the Ottawa embassy. We have reports from this embassy that they are VERY slow in processing applications for a visa, and when they finally get to your application they will see the dates you submitted for your flight already passed and then they will deny your application. Ottawa and Paris are the only embassies that we have reports of this happening at (both the slowness and the rejection of applications if the flight date already passed).

I just wanted to make you aware that it's possible your application will be rejected, but if they do approve it then your visa will be valid for 90 days from the day it's issued. Once you have the visa, where and when you enter Thailand no longer matter and you can leave and return and activate your visa as long as it's within 90 days of being issued.

If they reject your application you can do a border bounce without a visa and just do another visa exempt 30 days + 30 day extension.
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
OP
@Brandon ***********
Yes I meant visa exempt, wrong choice of words ;) Thanks for the info about Ottawa embassy, it is indeed very slow. So finger crossed, I could be lucky, and if not then I will plan a short trip away from Thailand and come back. Thanks for your feedback!
John ********
John ********
No problem I recently did the exact same thing
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
OP
@John *******
Great! Thanks, it looked feasible to me, but I really appreciate the confirmation!

Activity

5 joined
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
Marie-Noëlle ***********
5
people
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
...members60% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
What are the current rules regarding tourist visas for Thailand and the impact of recent changes?
2k19162mo
Is 2-3 days enough for a DTV border run in Thailand?
1.1k305mo
What should I do if I'm having trouble with my eVisa application in Thailand?
1.3k971y
What visa do I need for my upcoming stay in Thailand from December to February given my previous visits?
3.2k27242y
What are the best visa options for a parent of a Thai child who works outside Thailand?
4.7k31552y
Can my partner on a Myanmar passport extend her stay in Thailand beyond 14 days?
5.4k11262y
Can I do a border run in Thailand after my Muay Thai education visa ends?
2.8k23123y
How can I extend my education visa in Thailand if my gym cannot assist me?
3.3k23373y
What do I need to know about entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and proving onward travel?
2.1k13223y
Can I get a 45-day visa stamp at the Ranong border currently?
974654y
Can I apply for a two-month e-visa online and later extend it for an additional month while having a return flight beyond that period?
8032104y
Can I obtain a Thai visa while on a border run in Vietnam?
2.6k18274y
What are the options for my daughter whose visa expires the day before her flight from Thailand?
2k9324y
Can my father extend his 30-day exempt visa in Chiang Mai without having his passport held?
1.3k1165y
Can I extend my STV visa more than once before the deadline, and are COVID extensions available for the STV?
1.5k10135y
Do I need to file a 90-day report if I recently applied for a 60-day extension in Thailand?
2.4k19186y
Will Thai immigration extend my visa for 60 days if my embassy letter requests only 30 days?
915566y
What additional paperwork do I need to bring when getting the 'under consideration' stamp in Thailand?
1.4k10117y
How far in advance can I apply for a visa extension at immigration before my visa expires?
34318y
What should I do about my visa if my passport renewal delays past my stamp expiration in Thailand?
2.4k2358y
What are the steps to switch from a Non-O visa to a Non-B visa while navigating documentation issues in Manila?
586238y
How can I apply for a Thai tourist visa using a different passport while in Thailand?
6.7k61549y
Can I get a month extension on a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand or must I leave the country?
37129y
Can I get a re-entry permit with my 60-day extension on a multiple-entry tourist visa in Thailand?
1.9k14149y
Should I extend my tourist visa if my flight out is after the expiration date?
3k22269y

Resources

Need help with your Thai visa?