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Is the Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand extendable?

Visa on Arrival Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Visa Exemption Visa Extension 14-day Visa 30-day Visa

Apr 5, 2022

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フリーダム *********

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Is Visa on arrival extendable?

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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.

Miki *******

Everything should be dropped by july … finally the scamdemic will be over

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Dennis ********

It's best to stay away from Thailand until they wake up and remove the games

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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.

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Mike *******

Thank you Todd, crystal clear. 🖖

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Leonard *********

which of the above categories is Australia in?

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@Leonard ********

^ what he said

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Nigel *********

@Leonard ********

The big one,,, with the 30 days extendable for 30 days

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Peter ****************

Thanks

. (Still happy there still is a Thai Visa Advice group without "everything else" 🤭)

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Tod *********

@Peter ***************

I'm Tod Daniels and I approve this post (y) 🙂

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Peter ****************

Hi

. 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 !

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Tod *********

@Peter ***************

anyone can do that from any extension or entry stamp 🙂

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Myat ***********

Sry just canceled my comment, I am too old to argue.

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Peter ****************

Long toes

😉 But you have to admit, she still looks good for an old lady ! 🤭

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Garrett ***********

You're just wrong.

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Myat ***********

@Garrett **********

cause you are white?

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Michael ****************

Myat Noe Khin

What, lol

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Garrett ***********

Lol, how does you being wrong about visas on arrival's turn into me being a racist?

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David *********

No visa on arrival cannot be extended

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Stan *******

No.

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フリーダム *********

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Guys, thank you for your clarifications on my question. I will turn off the comment section now

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Garrett ***********

We don't turn off comments in this group, thanks for understanding.

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フリーダム *********

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Garrett Greenwald ohh men haha...

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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.

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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 🙏🏼

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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.

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Brad **********

@Olivier ********

thanks for taking the time to pass on this information!!

Very much appreciated 👍

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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

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Brad **********

@Wayne ********

WoW, certainly need to be over everything!

Thanks 🙏🏼

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@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 ...

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Robert *********

not all countries get 30 days. Some get only 14

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Martinello **********************

what is the max you can extend

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Stan *******

@Martinello *********************

do some Googling. It depends on the agreement that they signed with Thailand

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Olivier *********

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.

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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.

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Olivier *********

His profile mentions he's living in California, just saying.

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Stan *******

@Olivier ********

well, that says everything, doesn’t it?

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Jeff *******

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.

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Stan *******

That’s because Merkins think they are they are the only country in the world

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フリーダム *********

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@Olivier ********

thank you for the answer

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Nigel *********

No

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Martin *********

@Nigel *********************

yes

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Nigel *********

@Martin ********

you sure? VOA is extendable?

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フリーダム *********

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Nigel Ponsonby Smallpiece what if visa free?

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Nigel *********

do you mean visa exempt? If so then yes

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Paul *******

No. VOA is for 14 days and cannot be extended.

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Stan *******

How much fun you must be at parties, w@anker - have you ever been invited to one? 🙄🙄🤣🤣

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Martin *******

Boo hoo hoo

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Stan *******

what a total tosspot. Off you go, in the bin for you.

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Peter ****************

I think that Martin is the perfect guy for this group

🤑

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Tod *********

@Peter ***************

he's definitely a quality contributor (y) 😉

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Stan *******

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.

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フリーダム *********

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what if Visa free? Not VOA?

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Back ******

Thanks, would you mind to explain the prozess a bit more detailed?

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Paul *******

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.

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Back ******

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...

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Paul *******

Yes. That is possible.

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フリーダム *********

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thank you

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Martin *******

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

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Tod *********

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 🙁

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Martin *******

and if you like wasting your time at immigration then go for it

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Martin *******

i didn’t come on a STV, so no Covid extension, try reading the complete thread genius

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Tod *********

how about you stay on topic instead of the 'explana-bragging' about stuff that has NO relevance on this thread? 😮

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Martin *******

go troll somewhere else

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Martin *******

completely relevant, complete details, and if you class that as bragging your an idiot

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Migg *******

are you using an agent?

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Tod *********

they are asking about a 30 day extension on a visa exempt entry stamp.

Enlighten me there

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?

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Martin *******

read the first part dopey

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Martin *******

I did for the 60 day yes

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Stan *******

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.

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Migg *******

if you don’t mind can you share which agent are you using? That would be a big help for me

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Martin *******

TIK TOK services Thailand, just google them

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フリーダム *********

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thank you

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

are you referring to visa exempt where you didn't get any visa at all and stamped in for 30 days?

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フリーダム *********

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Brandon Thurkettle yeah Visa Exempt. I'm planning to travel to Thailand next 2 weeks

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Nigel *********

there is no visa free.

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Patrick ***********

Yes

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Luc ************

@Patrick **********

no

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