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What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand after entering on a 30-day visa exemption?

Visa Extension Thailand Immigration 30 Day Visa Exemption

Apr 1, 2020

5 years ago

Wass ************

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Apologies if this question has been asked numerous times. I recently had surgery in Koh Samui so unable to pop over to the immigration office at this time. 

I entered Thailand on a 30 day visa exemption (UK passport), which expires in around 2 weeks time. What are the best options for me to prolong my stay? 

Going home isn’t an option and I don’t really have a ‘current address’. 

P.s I have already used the visa exemption once before when I entered Thailand in January.

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The user is seeking advice on options to extend their stay in Thailand after entering on a 30-day visa exemption due to recovering from surgery. Several comments suggest applying for a 30-day extension at the local immigration office and mention challenges due to the need for a permanent address for the extension. They also advise the user to consider obtaining a medical letter from the doctor if unfit to travel.

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Robert *******

Koh Samui want to see an address if you apply for the Extension of Stay, without an place to stay and most tourist providing places closing down I guess the best option is to contact your Embassy and arrange a flight back to the country of origin

5 years ago

Enya *********

I think the doctor should be able to provide a medical letter if you are really unfit to travel.

5 years ago

James ********

@Enya ******************

he has 30 day extension available to him now.

5 years ago

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James ********

As you entered visa exempt you can apply for 30 extension at local immigration office.

And as the COVID situation continues, the UK is encouraging its citizens to return.

Good Luck.

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James ********

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