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What are the best options for extending my visa from Chiang Mai before it expires?

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Jan 25, 2020

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George *********

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Hi, I'm in Chang Mai, and need to cross a border to get more time. What do you suggest? My Visa is up on the 28th.  I would also want to possibly visit Pai.

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The user in Chiang Mai is looking for suggestions on crossing a border to extend their visa, which expires on the 28th. Responses recommend going to Mae Sai for a new 30-day Visa Exempt Entry, emphasizing that it can be done twice per calendar year for US passport holders. An extension of stay for 1,900 baht is also possible if the visa hasn't expired yet.

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Robert *******

Thanks

, with the US passport you can go for a new 30 day Visa Exempt Entry as it is called at Mea Sai Border, but be aware you can only do this twice a calendar year.

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James ********

and each time it can be extended added 30 days at Thai Immigration for 1,900 Thai baht.

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Robert *******

Sorry Justin, but the application for Extension of Stay based on being married to a Thai National and not having the documents with you at a Friday afternoon visit at Jomtien Office has not much to do with this question. I deleted the story.

Good luck on Monday.

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Robert *******

What kind of visa do you have? Not every visa can be used to apply for a 30 day Extension of Stay at Immigration?

What is the country of origin of your passport, not everybody can just make border runs for 30 days Visa Exempt Entry?

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George *********

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39 day us Visa on arrival, had one extension now

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Wannikea *********

He says so in a previous post.

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Wannikea *********

It appears that he's an American.

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Wannikea *********

If your visa has not yet expired you can get a 30 extension at any immigration office for 1900 baht.

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George *********

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already got one extension

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James ********

Go to Mai Sae ...now.

Easy to cross and gain reentry. 500 Thai baht or crisp US $10

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