What are the best options for extending my stay in Thailand beyond 75 days?

Mar 16, 2023
2 years ago
Dilan *********
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Hi guys, I arrive in Bangkok next week and will get 45 days of free entry into the country + a 30-day extension.

My question is, if I want to stay in Thailand for longer than 75 days, is the best option a tourist visa?

If so, is it fine to apply for a tourist visa while I am in Thailand for the 75 days since it is an online application?
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The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand beyond 75 days, considering their initial entry through visa exemption. They inquire whether applying for a tourist visa while in Thailand is possible, given that they will already be there for 45 days plus a 30-day extension. The comments clarify that a tourist visa must be obtained before entering Thailand, and suggest alternative options such as leaving to obtain a visa from neighboring countries like Laos and re-entering.
Nicola *******
I have heard from costumer service of Embassy that you cannot apply for Thai Visa if you’re located in Thailand itself. Well, it is indeed eVisa so I was wondering too if we cannot just try do it. If anyone did I’d like to know if that works!!

But I just found out you can go to Laos which isn’t really expensive from Bangkok, stay there for a day or two and apply there for the tourist visa. Thai embassy in Vientiane accepts all applies and what I have read from other people experience you will even got the visa the next day. On the site it states 2 working days (except on holidays) so I’m not sure. But spending 2 or 3 days in Vientiane doesn’t sound bad, can explore the city. I plan to expand my 45 days with +30 days and then do that and apply for just normal tourist visa to stay longer.
Graham ******
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@Bra****
says you'd have to leave Thailand to activate assuming you're granted one so why not re-enter Visa exempt again (30 days) and extend or do you want to stay more than 135 days?
Roberto *********
@Hargrave **********
Great strategy! Nothing like waiting for airfares to increase to get 15 days!
Roberto *********
@Hargrave **********
Can hope, but I wouldn't be making any plans around a "fingers-crossed" strategy!
Hargrave *******
@Roberto ********
yeah I’m def waiting for announcement before I book!
Dilan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Graham *****
I didn’t know you can use the visa exemption again for 30 days after March 31st.

I thought the whole visa exemption programme is scrapped after March 31st so the only way I could extend my trip would be to get a tourist visa after the initial 75 days is up.

But from what you’re saying, once I finish my 75 days in Thailand, i can leave, and renter with a 30 day exemption + 30 days extension?
Roberto *********
@Dilan ********
The only thing which is changing on April 1st is the visa exempt concession is reverting to 30 days from the present 45 days
Hargrave *******
@Roberto ********
crossing fingers that they extend the 45 day arrival stamp…
Brandon ************
@Dilan ********
yes that's correct
Dilan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
that’s good to hear! Thanks
Brandon ************
Your question doesn't makes sense because you use a Tourist visa to enter the country. Applying for it while you're here wouldn't help you at all.

But also you cannot get a tourist visa from Thailand, you have to get it before you come here.

If you enter visa except BEFORE April 1st you'll be stamped in for 45 days + 30 day extension as you said.

If you get a tourist visa before coming to Thailand you'll be stamped in for 60 days + 30 day extension. So getting the visa would give you 15 extra days.
Phil ******
@Brandon ***********
i read it as Visa Exempt entry for 45 days not a visa.
Dilan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
That makes sense, thanks for the reply.
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