What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand for at least another 30 days beyond the 30-day exemption?

Thai Visa Extension 30-Day Exemption COVID Extension Tourist Visa Non-Immigrant O Visa Education Visa

Oct 28, 2021

3 years ago

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I understand for an extra $1900Baht I can get 30 days extension added to 30-day exemption.  What are my options if I decide to extend my stay minimum another 30 days?  Much appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To extend your stay in Thailand for at least another 30 days beyond the initial 30-day exemption, you have several options. One option is to pay an additional 1,900 Baht for a one-time 30-day extension. Alternatively, you may hope for the continuation of the 60-day COVID extension, which could provide additional 60-day stays upon application for the same fee. If you seek a longer-term solution, consider changing to a more suitable visa in-country, such as the Education Visa (for enrollment in a language school) or a Non-Immigrant O Visa (available for marriage or for those aged 50 or older seeking retirement).

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Greg ********

Why not just get a Tourist Visa for 60 days before you fly and then extend that for 30 days? There is the 90 days you want

3 years ago

Jackson **********

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@Greg *******

yes just saw on Consulate website, I thought but will double check, I get the 60 plus my 30 day exempt totalling 90 is this incorrect?

3 years ago

Maya *******

@Jackson *********

and if the information i got is true Cambodia is opening in 1 November for travelers from Thailand no querentine

Csn Also go there snd back. Ir u believe get more visa in Thailand

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Jackson *********

No, you get 60 day tourist visa and 30 day extension for 1900 THB

3 years ago

Jackson **********

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@Greg *******

ok thanks that’s what I need.

3 years ago

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Jackson **********

Abel *********

30 exemption + one time more 30 days extension is the regular deal. Beyond that you have two options: 1) Hope for 60-day COVID extension to still be around by then (which would give you additional 60 days each time you can apply for it at an additional 1,900 baht), or look for a change of visa in-country to a more longer term option, like e.g. a) the ED Education Visa (language school or such) b) Non-Immigrant-O, like based on marriage, or if 50 or older, based on retirement.

3 years ago

Jackson **********

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@Abel ********

Thanks much appreciated.

3 years ago

Jackson **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks! 👍

3 years ago

Abel *********

@Jackson *********

Note: For change if visa in-country, you need (depending on the respective immigration office) between 2 and 3 weeks left on your current entry or one time extension stamp for them to process this in time.

3 years ago

Jackson **********

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@Abel ********

thanks also if I book my flight I can put my return date 2 months out?

3 years ago

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

@Jackson *********

You don't need a return ticket for an extension.

3 years ago

Abel *********

@Jackson *********

That is a tougher one to give a definite answer to. In the past (pre-covid) hardly anybody ever bothered about the existence or the date of the return flight, and if they did, having one within the timeframe including the one 30 extension was fine. BUT: During COVID times there have been mixed reports. Sometimes people were denied boarding by airlines, sometimes they were denied their COE if they did not have a return (or more precisely) ongoing flight within the initial timeframe they are entitled to enter. So, I would not risk it and initially book a return or ongoing flight leaving within the first 30 days. Almost all airlines allow for flexible rebooking these days, so you could change / postpone that flight once in Thailand. Or buy a throw-away cheap or a fully refundable flight, accordingly.

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Abel *********

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How can I extend my 30-day exemption stay in Thailand without applying for a visa?

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