A quick question about a visa extension. I entered Thailand at Chiang Mai airport (from the US) on Aug. 22, 2024 (after the visa regulations were changed). I received a 60-day stamp on arrival, and then I extended for another 30 days 30 at the Chiang Mai Immigration office on Oct. 20.
My current visa expires on November 21. I will need to extend my visa to have time to process the paperwork for my work visa (teacher). I have read several pages on this, but it is still unclear what the best option for an extension or renewal would be.
One option is to go to Vientiane and apply for a 60-day tourist visa. However, I also read (or perhaps misread) that I can go into Vientiane, stay overnight, and come back into Thailand ( I am planning to fly in and out of Veintiane) and get a new visa stamp on my passport (I think for 60 days?).
The first option sounds like the correct one, but the second option is the easiest.
I would very much appreciate any clarification that you anyone can provide.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is exploring options to extend their visa in Thailand, which is set to expire on November 21, after having entered with a 60-day stamp and a subsequent 30-day extension. They are considering a visa run to Vientiane to either obtain a new 60-day stamp on reentry or apply for a tourist visa. The comments suggest that reentering without a visa can grant another 60-day entry stamp, along with the potential for a 30-day extension, but advise checking with the school regarding necessary work permit paperwork and the appropriate visa for teaching.
