What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand after my 30-day visa ends?

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Jul 16, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Need visa advice please :)

I have a 30 day visa with a 30 day extension on top (I've done this twice this year). My visa is ending next week, what are my options? Visa bounce? Visa extension? Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has a 30-day visa which has been extended for an additional 30 days twice this year and is seeking advice on options for extending their stay as the visa is expiring next week. A comment suggests the user may have entered Thailand without a visa, utilizing the Visa Exempt Entry, and asks for clarification on the user's passport country and entry method.

Robert *******

There is no such thing as a 30 day Visa. I guess you entered Thailand without a Visa and used the Visa Exempt Entry. What is the country of origin of your passport and how did you enter Thailand on both occasions.

6 years ago

June ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'll PM you now :)

6 years ago

Amornrat **********

@June *****

there is a border with Myanmar. They will stamp your passport OUT/IN, you no need for Myanmar visa, we do this run very often, for South African no issues.

6 years ago

June ******

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@Amornrat *********

would that work? it's still Thailand?

6 years ago

Amornrat **********

if you are in Bangkok than a bounce to Kanchanaburi would be best.

6 years ago

Robert *******

I would say a country that is close enough for you to go and come back in same day.

6 years ago

June ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

so a boarder bounce by land could be my option - can you recommend which country would be the easiest? Thanks in advance!

6 years ago

Quimi ********

@Robert ******

explains that better than me.ehheheheheh

6 years ago

Quimi ********

If u want to stay w months and 1 extension of other month tourist visa. If u want to stay 1 month Visa exempt entry like u did twice before and can extend

6 years ago

Robert *******

You can get twice a calendar year a 30 day Visa Exempt Entry using a land border or official unlimited by air. You can also visit a Thai Embassy or Consulate and apply for a Singe Entry Tourist Visa which gives you 60 days of stay and could be extended with another 30 days.

6 years ago

June ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry wrong terminology! South African passport so when I entered I'm allowed to stay for 30 days

6 years ago

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