What are the chances of a US citizen receiving a 30-day extension on a 60-day Thai tourist visa, and can I return to Thailand shortly after visiting Vietnam?

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Jul 14, 2022

2 years ago

John ************

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Greetings, I'm a US citizen. What are the odds of my being granted the 30 day extension if I arrive on a 60 day visa (it is apparently at the discresion of an immigration agent). For my visa application into Thailand, I wanted to purchase a roundtrip ticket to Vietnam to meet the exit ticket requirements....two possible problems wtih this: Am I allowed to come back to thailand that soon? (I understand I'm only allowed 90 days in a six month period. Thank you so much.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen can generally expect to receive a 30-day extension on their 60-day tourist visa without issue, provided they apply at the immigration office and pay the fee of 1900 baht. There are no specific rules limiting the number of days allowed in Thailand over a six-month period or barring immediate return after visiting a neighboring country like Vietnam. Therefore, traveling back to Thailand shortly after leaving should be permissible.

Nobu *******

Right now because covid still exists, almost every airline will let you cancel or change your flight for cheap or free, I booked a flight for my visa then canceled it and booked with a whole new airline once my visa was approved, only took about a week to get my refund (although most airlines say up to 45 days but if you paid credit it's usually pretty quick

2 years ago

Tod *********

you will have no issues getting the one regular 30 day extension you're allowed on a 60 day tourist visa entry stamp at the immigration office where you stay for 1900baht

There is no official rule 90 days in a 6 month period or coming right back in so you should be fine.

2 years ago

John ************

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@Tod ********

ok. Thank you and sorry for the misplaced questions

2 years ago

Tod *********

@John ***********

no worries, I just wanted you to know that you won't have any issues getting your 30 day extension and you should have no issues coming back in after that

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Will I receive a 60-day entry stamp upon returning to Thailand after my visa expires in Vietnam?

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