Hi!
I am coming to Thailand on Visa exemption as I am from the UK. I am not certain but am open to extend this by another 30 days if it there is opportunity. In this case, what are my options?
The Thai Embassy website appears to show that any visa extension must be done beforehand but this means I would have to commit to this beforehand and use it up. Is there anyway of doing it there when you are in Thailand as a UK resident?
Also if you decide to left the country after 30 days and go to a nearby country and you want to return does the exemption re-set or would there need to be a visa as you have already used up 30 days a week or two prior in Thailand.
Lastly, does this additional 30 day or any extension days granted have to be carried out as consecutive days in Thailand?
Any advice on the above would be appreciated as some of it feels slightly unclear and conflicting :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK citizen entering Thailand on a visa exemption can stay for 30 days, which can be extended for another 30 days at local immigration offices within Thailand. Extensions must be applied for after arrival and can only be granted once per entry. If the visitor leaves Thailand, the initial entry is canceled, and they can re-enter for another 30 days under the visa exemption rule. Each entry must be for consecutive days, as leaving the country resets the visa exemption period. Additionally, travelers can apply for a 60-day tourist visa before arriving and extend it by another 30 days.
