What are my options for a 60-day visa and extensions upon arrival in Thailand if I currently only plan to enter with a 30-day exemption?

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Jul 3, 2019

5 years ago

Antony *******

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Hey there. Would love some advice on this. I'm going back to Thailand for my dive master and need 90 days but was so busy in Laos I wasn't able to get my appt at the embassy for a 60 day. I arrive in BKK this Sat. Can I get a 60 at the airport then extend 30? Should I reschedule my flight before an embassy appt or can I just go with a 30 tourist and extend twice? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on obtaining a 60-day visa upon arrival in Thailand for their dive master program. They are concerned about their current plans to enter with a 30-day exempt entry due to being unable to secure a 60-day visa prior to arrival. Responses indicate that they can enter on a 30-day exempt stamp and extend it by another 30 days for a total of 60 days. However, suggestions include the possibility of obtaining a 60-day visa in Laos before arrival in Thailand to avoid complications.

Tod *********

you can get ONE 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp then you have to leave the country.

I'd say IF you can arrange it to get a single entry tourist visa BEFORE you come here that'd be better, BUT if you can't you can come in on a 30 day visa exempt entry, extend it by 30 days for 1900baht and then leave come back to get a new 30 day visa exempt entry.

5 years ago

Adam ***************

No 60 day at the airport, you are going to have to make another international visa run and get a 60 day eventually. Better off just getting the 60 day now and extend another 30 in samui. Will be cheaper to just change your flight. Be careful with those in and outs without a visa. After 5 you get flagged. Make sure you have 20,000, exit flight and your hotel booking info printed out

5 years ago

Adam ***************

@Antony ******

only one. Get the 60 day now and you won’t have to fly out again at all for 90 days. From Tao an international trip sucks.

5 years ago

Antony *******

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@Adam **************

thanks for the advice btw...

5 years ago

Antony *******

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@Adam **************

that's what i was afraid of. I can't do 2 x 30 extensions?

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James ********

Where in Laos are you? What is your nationality/passport?

You can walk into the Thai Consulate in Savannakhet...apply morning first day, pick up afternoon second day. Just meet the requirements of the visa.

5 years ago

Antony *******

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@James *******

we actually left and are in Da Nang. Can I do this in Penang? I could make a trip there easy enough

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Joe ***********

You get a 30 Exempt Entry at the airport... This 30 days can be Extended another 30 ... 30+30 = 60...

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