What are the extension options for a tourist visa-on-arrival in Thailand?

Visa Extension Tourist Visa Visa Exemption Chaengwattana Immigration Office Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office

Feb 28, 2022

3 years ago

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Hi all, 

I recently entered Thailand on a tourist visa-on-arrival, which is for 30 days. I'm looking to get the extension at Chaengwattana for 1,900 thb this next month, but I'm a little confused. 

I haven't done the extension there since pre-covid, at which point I think that the visa on arrival was for 30 days, and then you could get the 60 day extension? But when I search around the government websites I'm only getting info for a 30 day extension on a 60 day tourist visa. 

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, just wondering if anyone can clarify and let me know my options (For more short term, if possible, although I know my options are limited. Not really looking to go through the huge process of obtaining a year-long or more long-term visa). 

Thanks in advance, preciate y'all 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking clarification about extending a tourist visa-on-arrival in Thailand, mentioning a 30-day stay granted by the visa. They express confusion over the extension options, particularly between 30-day extensions on 60-day tourist visas and the required extension process after entering under the visa exemption scheme. Comments clarify that the user likely entered Thailand under a visa exemption for 30 days rather than a visa-on-arrival, suggesting they should visit the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office for any extensions instead of Chaengwattana.

Stuart *********

My guess is you didn’t enter visa on arrival - which is 15 days, but a visa exempt entry which is 30 days. If you enter visa exempt you go to Muang Thong Thani for your extension, not Chaengwattana.

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Stuart ********

pretty good guess ;)

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Lyndon ************

I very much doubt you bought a Visa on Arrival when you arrived into Thailand from the USA. I think you arrived under the 30 day Visa Exemption scheme. In which case, you cannot use Chaeng Wathanna Immigration Office in Bangkok but should go to the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office.

3 years ago

Raymond *********

@Michael *******

yes and they will continue calling the baht bhat Bart bath and Qatar airways quarter and Emirates emerates

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Raymond ********

and they always will. It can't be anything else other than a 30 visa exemption.

3 years ago

Raymond *********

@Michael *******

always even when corrected they still call it VOA