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What are some ways to extend my stay in Thailand beyond a 30-day visa extension?
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Dec 23, 2022
3 years ago
Cátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHey! We extend our visa but they only allowed 30 more days. Any advice how to stay more than that? (Like going to the frontier, trying another immigration office…)
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is seeking advice on how to stay in Thailand for more than the 30 days allowed by a visa extension. Responses suggest various strategies, including leaving Thailand for a brief trip to a neighboring country (commonly Laos) to obtain a new visa stamp, trying border crossings, and considering different visa types such as educational or marriage visas for longer stays. It's noted that tourist visa extensions for tourists typically allow for one 30-day extension, and alternative visa options are discussed for individuals looking to remain in the country long-term.
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Mark ******
Get a proper visa
James ***********
Easiest is Laos. Go to Nong Khai, cross over the bridge to Laos. Cross back into Thailand and get 45 days (+30 if you extend again)
Angy ********
@James **********
Nong Khai cross will get 30 days not 45Reply to
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Jim *********
Just border bounce for another 45 days
Nishant ************
You can move to Thailand either on Education (Student) visa or work visa and stay there on a long term basis.
Cory **********
1. When I got sick with COVID I got a medical note stayed 60 more days. Or get plastic surgery?
2. I went to the Laos border got 45 plus 30 days. (Allowed 2 land border crossings in a calander year).
3. Fly out to Singapore.
4. ED Visa
5. Marry a Thai
6. Have a Thai Child.
7. rich get the Elite Visa.
2. I went to the Laos border got 45 plus 30 days. (Allowed 2 land border crossings in a calander year).
3. Fly out to Singapore.
4. ED Visa
5. Marry a Thai
6. Have a Thai Child.
7. rich get the Elite Visa.
Phil ******
@Cátia ******
30 days on an extension is normal. Try a border crossing by land or air.Jeremy ********
45 days on border crossings and 30 days at immigration…this is the way
Cátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
perfect thank you!! Can I just cross the boarder and come back in the same day?Cátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTERPerfect! Thank you!! 😊
Jeremy ********
@Cátia ******
you can also fly out/in for a border bounce if you don’t feel like the drive…Singapore or Malaysia are pretty cheap destinations to border bounce from…Vietnam of its open as wellReply to
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Jeremy ********
@Cátia ******
yes border bounces are authorized…Laos is more friendly than Cambodia; Malaysia is more friendly than CambodiaReply to
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AxMdob *******
You can wedding a very honest thaiwomen one of the few thoose. That hate money and gold , and stay for ever it s an option true?
Cátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frnc *******
not an option 😂AxMdob *******
@Cátia ******
ohhhh sorry but for a man under 50 think about thatReply to
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Alistair **********
If you can get visa exemption then you can just fly to a neighbouring country and then fly back in for 45 more days + another 30 day ext. If you need a tourist visa then Laos is normally a good option to get one (depending on your passport)
Brandon ************
Going to another immigration office won't help. Tourists are only allowed to get one 30 day extension. If you want more time you'll need to leave Thailand and return to get a new stamp.
Donnie ******
@Brandon ***********
apply Turist visa for 90 days on a visa run. You will get 60 days & 30 days extension at immigration here. Extension lists 1800.This is the information I got yesterday from several lawyers.
Cátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
thank you! What do you think of going to the boarder going out and come back in?Brian ********
@Cátia ******
I've sent you a pm about an agent I used on WednesdayBrandon ************
@Cátia ******
depends on where you are. Cambodia is difficult, but Laos is super easy. Myanmar is closed.Hovvard ******
@Brandon ***********
what was difficult about Cambodia? I took the bus to Siem Reap, it was easy. Have you done it?Brandon ************
@Hovvard *****
the Thai borders don't like people leaving and coming back immediatelyCátia *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
maybe we will go to Laos boarder and come back again 🤞🏼Reply to
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