What are the options for extending a tourist visa in Thailand, specifically regarding Samui?

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So .. I've read some of the online Visa London posts so far and I now understand  why I had a meltdown  today!! (Got autistic traits and dyspraxia  so it wasnt just a swearing session😀) the info so far is helping me to understand that its not easy for anyone and in also wondering if anyone has extended their Visa in samui.... may be an easier  option  ! Will be in Thailand for 59 days. And staying in ko pangan initially.  Live close to London but seems like all the consulates  where you can do form with them are too far!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user discusses their experience and concerns related to obtaining and potentially extending their tourist visa for a stay of 59 days in Thailand. They express anxiety about the process, particularly in London, and inquire about the feasibility of extending their visa in Koh Samui. Community responses indicate that a visa exemption for 30 days is possible upon arrival, with an extension option available at Samui's immigration office for an additional 30 days. They confirm plans to have return flights and accommodations arranged, but there are mixed feelings regarding the necessity of obtaining a visa before arrival.

Sara **************** · Answer

thankyou!  we have decided to get our next 30 days in samui.. i checked with the airline so hopefully it will be straaaight forward.. the process seems a lot easier thn london visa!! excuse typing.. on laptop the  a button goes funny!

Maria ************* · Answer

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Maria ************* · Answer

Go to the tab topics in this group, then click on London online application.

There you can get advice in the posts.

Sara **************** · Answer

So my airline  is fine with waiting till we get to Thailand to extend Visa but I emailed thai embassy  in London and they said  immigration on arrival in Thailand might not be happy that we haven't got our visa... think its because weve booked our return flights. So might have to go back to the online Visa thing again ☹

Martin ******* · Answer

The only issue could be the check-in staff at your airport of departure if you do not have proof of intention to leave Thailand within the 30 days granted by a visa-exempt entry. KLM and Emirates staff where I fly from (Glasgow) always ask, but I always have a visa.

Sara **************** · Answer

Also re Visa history... only time  I applied for Visa was ten years ago from Cambodia for 60 days in thailand. Other Thailand trips have been 30 days

Sara **************** · Answer

Thankyou again! If the process at samui is v straight forward then it might be best option.  Re disability  pension do you mean  it would go in my favour or against  me? I dont get any disability  benefits.

Nigel ********* · Answer

So, if you don't have much visa history in Thailand, suggest visa exempt (30 days) with extention at Samui 1900thb (30 days). Need a couple of passport photos each and copies of  passport. Get the form at immigration.

Sara **************** · Answer

We are def coming back within 60 days and have booked our return flight and first 5 weeks of accomodation  with receipts

Sara **************** · Answer

Thankyou both😊 tourist  Visa and British. If the process  at samui is loads easier and less stressful  than e Visa here it would possibly cost us similar in transport minus £10 each less in Visa costs  so might be worth  it!

Astrid ********** · Answer

No actual need for tourist visa when staying 59 days only. You can just arrive without a visa and will receive an exemption stamp for 30 days at border or airport. (Assuming your British?)

Make sure you have a return flight when you board and extend your entry stamp at Immigration office at Samui before your first 30 days expire (1900TBH-50£).

With this you receive an extra 30 days.

Though if you change your mind and want to stay longer you can not and have to exit after 60 days in this case.

When you decide to get a tourist visa in England (valid for 60 days) then you can stretch it to 90 by extending it at Immigration (anywhere in Thailand)

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