What are the correct procedures and forms for extending a tourist visa in Thailand?

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August 23, 2021

3 years ago

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I went to submit my TM47 today to Sa Kaeo immigration in Aranyaprathet. I had all my copies of the required documents signed and ready plus my 1900B. After 30 minutes I was leaving with my 30 day extension stamped in my passport not the Under Consideration I expected. I entered visa exempt on 18-Jul via the Phuket Sandbox. Another thing was I didn't have to sign a STM7 Overstay form which I was expecting.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user successfully submitted their TM47 (90-day report) for a 30-day extension at Sa Kaeo immigration but mistakenly believed it was for an under-consideration visa extension. Community members clarified that the TM47 is not related to extensions and that the STM7 form is for overstays. They noted that there is no under-consideration period for tourist visa extensions and praised the efficiency of the Aranyaprathet immigration office.

Bobby ********

There's no under consideration period for a tourist visa extension. Never has been so I don't know where you got that idea

3 years ago

Graham ******

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@Bobby *******

I have only done the extension once before about 4 years ago but I was under the impression that all extensions now got the Under Consideration stamp first, obviously not.

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Graham Seal. A tourist visa or visa-exempt extension has always been a very straightforward and speedy transaction. Some non-immigrant and covid extensions get under consideration, but never a tourist.

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Peter ****************

Graham.

Think you mixup some form names. As

@Benjamin *****

says, TM47 is 90 day report. Think you mean TM7. Overstay form is STM2.

3 years ago

Graham ******

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@Peter ***************

Sorry, I did mean TM7

3 years ago

John **********

@Graham *****

but your not on overstay. In these Covid times your initial entry on visa exempt is actually 45 days rather than 30

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John **********

Malcolm *************

Have been using Aranya Prathet immigration office since I returned to Thailand in February never had a problem always efficient and professional service 👍🙏

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

The TM47 is the 90 day report. These are free to submit, but there isn't any additional time granted on your existing stay.

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Benjamin ******

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