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Is the Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand extendable?
Is Visa on arrival extendable?
Answer summary
The Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand is generally not extendable. It allows for a stay of 14 days, with no option for extension. However, nationals from certain countries eligible for a visa exemption may receive a 30-day stay, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at a local Immigration Office for a fee.
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Miki *******
Everything should be dropped by july … finally the scamdemic will be over
Dennis ********
It's best to stay away from Thailand until they wake up and remove the games
Tod *********
here's how the entry stamps dealy works people:
51 countries get a 30 day visa exempt entry when they show up without a visa, and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻 be extended for 30 days
5 countries get a 90 day visa waiver entry when they show up without a visa, and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
6 countries get a 30 day visa waiver when they show up wihtout a visa and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
2 countries get 14 day visa waiver entries when tehy show up wtihout a visa and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
AND
18 countries BUY a 15 day Visa On Arrival when they show up here for 2000baht at passport control and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days.
51 countries get a 30 day visa exempt entry when they show up without a visa, and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻 be extended for 30 days
5 countries get a 90 day visa waiver entry when they show up without a visa, and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
6 countries get a 30 day visa waiver when they show up wihtout a visa and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
2 countries get 14 day visa waiver entries when tehy show up wtihout a visa and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days
AND
18 countries BUY a 15 day Visa On Arrival when they show up here for 2000baht at passport control and it 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 be extended for 30 days.
Mike *******
@Tod ********
Thank you Todd, crystal clear. 🖖
Leonard *********
@Tod ********
which of the above categories is Australia in?Tod *********
@Leonard ********
^ what he said
Nigel *********
@Leonard ********
The big one,,, with the 30 days extendable for 30 days
Peter ****************
Thanks
@T**
. (Still happy there still is a Thai Visa Advice group without "everything else" 🤭)Tod *********
@Peter ***************
I'm Tod Daniels and I approve this post (y) 🙂Peter ****************
Hi
@T**
. Sorry, but still one question for me remains. Can those VOA people ask for an extension, which is denied ofcourse, but then still get the "7 days to leave the country" stamp ? Thx !Tod *********
@Peter ***************
anyone can do that from any extension or entry stamp 🙂
Myat ***********
Sry just canceled my comment, I am too old to argue.
Peter ****************
Long toes
@Gar****
😉 But you have to admit, she still looks good for an old lady ! 🤭
Garrett ***********
@Myat ****
You're just wrong.Myat ***********
@Garrett **********
cause you are white?
Michael ****************
Myat Noe Khin
What, lol
What, lol
Garrett ***********
@My**
Lol, how does you being wrong about visas on arrival's turn into me being a racist?
David *********
No visa on arrival cannot be extended
Stan *******
No.
フリーダム *********
OPGuys, thank you for your clarifications on my question. I will turn off the comment section now
Garrett ***********
@An *****
We don't turn off comments in this group, thanks for understanding.フリーダム *********
OPGarrett Greenwald ohh men haha...
Olivier *********
Assuming you're American, you will get a 30 days exemption which you can extend 1 time for another 30 days at your local Immigration Office for 1,900 thb.
Brad **********
@Olivier ********
Hi Olivier, been to Thailand many times but for unforeseen circumstances I will be traveling with only a 30 visa exemption from Australia! When you speak about extending for another 30 days at your local Immigration office, does that mean I can do this in any Province at their Immigration Office ? Is it a straight forward process? T.I.A 🙏🏼
Olivier *********
@Brad *********
your local Immigration Office is where your TM30 is made.Assuming you're a national from the 64 countries listed above, yes, it's a very easy process, 1 form to fill (TM7), add a picture and pay the fee, wait for your request to be processed and go away with your extension stamped in your passport.
Brad **********
Wayne *********
@Brad *********
I did mine in Bangkok and needed....Copy of data page of passport
Copy of stamped page of passport
Copy of my TM6
Copy of TM30
1 x passport size photo
1900baht cash
Completed the TM7 at the office
Took 45 minutes from when I arrived but can get busy
Brad **********
Stan *******
@Olivier ********
Not just American - that's only one of over 50 countries which are eligible for a visa exemption. The world does not consist of only the USA ...
Robert *********
@Stan ******
not all countries get 30 days. Some get only 14
Martinello **********************
@Stan ******
what is the max you can extendStan *******
@Martinello *********************
do some Googling. It depends on the agreement that they signed with ThailandOlivier *********
@Stan ******
By the way, Mr. 'I know everything', it's 64 not 50.If you want to learn something, please read below. Interrogation tomorrow:
64 Countries allowed to enter Thailand under the VISA EXEMPTION RULE
Andorra
Argentina (90 days)
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil (30 days and 90 days)
Brunei
Cambodia (14 days only)
Canada
Chile (90 days)
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea (30 days and 90 days)
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Myanmar (14 days only)
Monaco
Mongolia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Peru (30 days and 90 days)
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
San Marino
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam.
Stan *******
@Olivier ********
<yawn>. I know but I’m not wasting my time listing every single one like Mr Obsessive Personality Disorder you. ‘Over 50’ is good enough for me. Please don’t try to come over as an expert, Mr ‘I’ve been here 6 months and know it all’.Now disappear and do some growing up for the next 5 years.
Olivier *********
@Stan ******
His profile mentions he's living in California, just saying.Stan *******
@Olivier ********
well, that says everything, doesn’t it?
Jeff *******
@Stan ******
thanks for the lecture, professor,but please be aware that it is unlikely Mr O'Brien has experience with any of the other 49. If the OP weren't American he could ask "what about (insert country here)?" And someone else would likely respond.
Stan *******
That’s because Merkins think they are they are the only country in the world
フリーダム *********
OP@Olivier ********
thank you for the answerNigel *********
No
Martin *********
Nigel *********
@Martin ********
you sure? VOA is extendable?フリーダム *********
OPNigel Ponsonby Smallpiece what if visa free?
Nigel *********
@An *****
do you mean visa exempt? If so then yes
Paul *******
No. VOA is for 14 days and cannot be extended.
Stan *******
@Martin ******
How much fun you must be at parties, w@anker - have you ever been invited to one? 🙄🙄🤣🤣Martin *******
@Stan ******
Boo hoo hooStan *******
@Martin ******
what a total tosspot. Off you go, in the bin for you.Peter ****************
I think that Martin is the perfect guy for this group
@T**
🤑Tod *********
@Peter ***************
he's definitely a quality contributor (y) 😉Stan *******
@Paul ******
15 days for VoA, not extendable and costs money on arrival. 30 days for visa exemption (and nothing to pay when you arrive) and extendable for a further 30 days for 1,900 baht.
フリーダム *********
OP@Paul ******
what if Visa free? Not VOA?
Back ******
@An *****
Thanks, would you mind to explain the prozess a bit more detailed?Paul *******
@An *****
If Immigration put a stamp in your passport for "visa exempt" for 30 days then you can extend at an Immigration office for a further 30 days at a cost of 1,900 baht. After that you may or may not be able to get a Corvid extension depending on your circumstances and the Immigration office.Paul *******
@Back *****
Yes. That is possible.Back ******
@Paul ******
different question:Can you if you com in with the 'visa exempt', could you change this in the country to a 'Nom-O' based on Family?
My Non-O extension (I had for several years) expired last month as I could not be back in Time...
Stan *******
@Martin ******
why use an agent to get your 30 day extension? It’s as simple as pie to do yourself.Unless you can’t be arsed or don’t know how to get to CW yourself, of course.
Martin *******
@Tod ********
read the first part dopeyTod *********
they are asking about a 30 day extension on a visa exempt entry stamp.
Enlighten me there
Here I'll refresh your memory, this is what they asked
𝗜𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Enlighten me there
@Martin ******
what part of the "I paid 4000 for a covid extension and can get a 15 month retirement visa/extension for 25K" is relevant to their question?Here I'll refresh your memory, this is what they asked
𝗜𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Martin *******
@Tod ********
go troll somewhere elseMartin *******
@Tod ********
completely relevant, complete details, and if you class that as bragging your an idiotMartin *******
@Migg ******
TIK TOK services Thailand, just google themTod *********
@Martin ******
how about you stay on topic instead of the 'explana-bragging' about stuff that has NO relevance on this thread? 😮Martin *******
@Tod ********
and if you like wasting your time at immigration then go for itMartin *******
@Tod ********
i didn’t come on a STV, so no Covid extension, try reading the complete thread geniusTod *********
@Martin ******
easy now, you could have gotten your own covid extension for 1900baht like thousands of people have done without handing your passport and 4K baht to an agent 🙁
Migg *******
@Martin ******
if you don’t mind can you share which agent are you using? That would be a big help for meMartin *******
@Migg ******
I did for the 60 day yesMigg *******
@Martin ******
are you using an agent?フリーダム *********
OP@Martin ******
thank youMartin *******
@An *****
you can do 30 day extension 1900 baht, then 60 day extension 4000 baht, just did my 60 day today, then you can do 15 month retirement visa *****
bahtフリーダム *********
OP@Paul ******
thank you
Brandon ************
@An *****
are you referring to visa exempt where you didn't get any visa at all and stamped in for 30 days?フリーダム *********
OPBrandon Thurkettle yeah Visa Exempt. I'm planning to travel to Thailand next 2 weeks
Nigel *********
@An *****
there is no visa free.
Patrick ***********
Yes
Luc ************
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