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Is it possible to get a third 30-day extension of a visa exemption in Thailand within the same year?

Dec 19, 2025

8 hours ago

Hello, could someone please confirm whether it is not possible to get a 30-day extension of a visa exemption for the third time in the same year?

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

It is generally not possible to obtain a third 30-day extension of a visa exemption in Thailand within the same year. Reports from various individuals confirm that the immigration offices have been enforcing stricter regulations, making it unlikely for an additional extension to be granted. It is advised to consider alternative visa options, such as a METV visa or a DTV if planning to stay longer.

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Baz *********

I think the answer is that people trying to basically live long term in Thailand like that is one of the primary reasons Thailand are clamping down on the rules...

Its extremely unlikely you will get another extension

4 hours ago

Michael ******

I believe not.

5 hours ago

Garry *******

Isn’t it 30days extention and another at 7 days ?

6 hours ago

Lee ********

No not now . They've clamped down. I would suggest getting a metv Visa or if you want to learn something in thailand get a dtv

6 hours ago

Benjamin *********

Nobody knows but immigration

6 hours ago

Seagan **********

You won't get one .only 7 days to leave thailand .

7 hours ago

Gary ***********

Unlikely you would get one

7 hours ago

Mario *********

So in total you have 157 days? Extension included?

7 hours ago

Nicolas ***********

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@Mario ********

im in Thaïland since november 2024

7 hours ago

Nigel ********

@Bati*****

I think you’ll be going home, never to return.

6 hours ago

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Nigel ********

Michael ********

@Mario ********

depends, usually 90 and 90 is possible

7 hours ago

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Michael ********

Lynnette *******

That's almost a year in the country with no visa. . 🙄

8 hours ago

Nicolas ***********

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@Lynnette ******

Yes, one year and two months.

7 hours ago

Lynnette *******

@Nicolas **********

So why are you trying to live in the country without a visa? This is why immigration is being more strict, because people have been living in the country like this.

7 hours ago

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Lynnette *******

Todd *********

will depend entirely on your immigration office

8 hours ago

Isa *****

True

8 hours ago

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

Many reports from people indicating that no 3rd extension possible for visa exempt.

8 hours ago