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Is It Worth Getting a 30-Day Extension on My Thailand Tourist Visa?
Hi guys. I'm currently in Chiang Mai on a 30 day tourist visa. I have an apartment rented until Dec 5, but my visa expires on Nov 30. I know I can get a 30 extention, but I'm wondering if it's worth the time and money to get the extention or if I should just move on to my next destination. If I were to get the extension, I would be out of Thailand by Dec 8th (based on flight prices now). Thanks in Advanced!
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A user currently in Chiang Mai on a 30-day tourist visa is contemplating whether to extend their visa for an additional 30 days at a cost of 1,900 THB or to leave Thailand by November 29 before their visa expires. The discussion emphasizes the risks of overstaying, the process of applying for an extension, and personal considerations on whether it is worth the time and money.
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Tod *********
And I think
Good Luck, safe travels (y)
@Nipu *******
has enough information to decide on their own if they want to pay the 1900baht and get a 30 day extension (even though they're leaving on the 8th) OR if they're just going to bail on outta here when their current entry stamp expires..Good Luck, safe travels (y)
Jani ********
I'm just happy they give you 30 day extension. It used to be 7
Tod *********
Yep, before August 29th 2014 you could only get a 7 day extension denied stamp on 30 day visa exempt entries.
Tod *********
and the only person who can decide if you should or shouldn't get a 30 day extension is YOU. How can we tell you if you should get it or should move on?
A 30 day extension is 1900baht at the immigration office.
A 30 day extension is 1900baht at the immigration office.
Nipu ********
OPI'm wondering, is it worth getting the extention to stay another 8 days so? Or is it too much of a hassle?
Kathy ********************
@Nipu *******
I have mine done in Hua Hin and it takes 15 min. I have no idea how busy/efficient CM isRobert *******
And across the street of Immigration office, near the Gasoline station is a copy shop.
Bobby ********
@Nipu *******
. I don't know Chiang Mai. At CW it takes a couple of hours depending on what time you get there. It's a one visit process. Form TM7, photo, copies of passport data page, copy of entry stamp, copy of TM6, and of course 1900bahtBobby ********
@Nipu *******
. Only you can answer that question. This forum is for advice on visas, not on helping out procrastinators!
Benjamin ******
That'll be up to you. It'll be your choice if it's worth it to go to immigration and pay the 1,900THB. I don't know how long it will take in Chang Mai.
Nipu ********
OPTo be clear, if I don't extend my visa, I will leave on Nov 29 or ealier, I'm not planning on overstaying
Benjamin ******
Never overstay. Your options are:
1. Pay the 1,900 THB for the extension.
2. Do a border hop and get another 30 day visa exempt
1. Pay the 1,900 THB for the extension.
2. Do a border hop and get another 30 day visa exempt
James ********
NEVER OVERSTAY...PERIOD
Robert *******
but if you mean is it worth to go into overstay from Nov 30 till the day you leave, with the risk of jail, court, fines and blacklist in stead of apply for the 1.900 Thb cost of the Extension of Stay, I will say get the Extension.
Robert *******
it is you holiday, how do you expect total strangers to advice where and how you have to spend your days?
Robert *******
no, Thailand is not worth it, just leave before 30 Nov.
Nipu ********
OPI am wondering more about the hessle of getting the visa extention, is it worth it?
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