ask
Search
Ask
Answered9 months ago

What are the options to extend a 60-day visa on arrival in Thailand?

Bright ***********
asked Jan 28, 2026
1.9k
views
14
replies
1
likes
In your opinion, what is the best option to extend my 60-day visa on arrival for another 60 days?
Answer summary
The best way to extend a 60-day visa on arrival in Thailand is to leave the country and re-enter, as there is no possibility of a straightforward 60-day extension. Most commenters agree that you can get a new visa stamp by briefly visiting a neighboring country like Malaysia, with suggestions ranging from spending a couple of nights to a minimum of three, although opinions on minimum stay vary. Some also mention that it’s advisable not to apply for a 30-day extension, which is limited and could raise red flags with immigration.
14 repliesnewest first
12

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Evelyne *********
Evelyne *********
In another country and come back
Evelyne *********
Evelyne *********
You have to leave!
Nigel **************
Nigel **************
Do not apply gor the 30 day extension. Cross a border, stay a few days or a week and come back, get another 60 day stamp.
Todd *********
Todd *********
There is no way to extend 60 days. Re-assess your situation
Graham ******
Graham ******
As you will have to leave and re-enter to get your 4 months it is a waste of money and a red flag to Immigration if you take a 30 day extension
David ********
David ********
Not possible 30 day extension only
John **********
John **********
I guess you mean a visa exempt entry. There is no option to extend that for 60 days, only 30 days then you must leave. If you have immediate Thai family you can get a 60 days "visit Thai family" extension
Tony *********
Tony *********
Go to Kuala Lumpur for 1-2 nights
Alistair *************
Alistair *************
Tony Hopkins I spent 2 nights in KL then re-entered Thailand without any issues in late December.
Tony *********
Tony *********
Alistair John Grant yes there isn't minimum stay
Philippe *********
Philippe *********
Tony Hopkins 3 nights minimum.
Jim ********
Jim ********
Philippe Dupront A 3 day minimum does not exist
Rio **********
Rio **********
Philippe Dupront 2 nights is sufficient. I have already done it. We took a bus from Hua Hin to Krabi so we could visit Kho Phi Phi, then got round trip flights to KL for $83 Cdn. All baggage included. Hotel in the center of KL $49 Cndn total for 2 nights.

All in all a cheap vacation.
Tony *********
Tony *********
Philippe Dupront it doesn't need....stop telling rules from your mind

Activity

12 joined
Bright ***********
Bright ***********
Bright ***********
Bright ***********
Bright ***********
Bright ***********
12
people
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
...members60% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
What are the best options for a solo female traveler to stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa?
1.2k10139d
Is it proper to enter Thailand on a free 30-day visa and extend it for an extra 15 days?
5.8k221361mo
Is a return to Thailand after 14 days considered a border run?
3.1k25181y
Can we re-enter Thailand multiple times on a tourist visa and how does that affect our stay?
2.5k22151y
What are my options if I overstay the 60-day limit on my free visa exemption in Thailand?
6.5k50632y
Can I take a visa on arrival in Thailand for 15 days and apply for an extension?
1.4k1182y
How can I manage my visa situation in Thailand with a tourist visa and extensions?
1.9k14153y
Can my parents extend their Visa on Arrival for 7 days in Thailand?
3k22313y
Can I extend my 15-day Visa on Arrival in Thailand?
2.5k11413y
What are the options for extending a tourist visa in Thailand without overstaying?
3.5k28324y
What should I do if I'm about to overstay my tourist visa in Thailand as an Ethiopian passport holder?
6.7k181644y
Has the 30-Day Visa On Arrival in Thailand Changed to 45 Days?
920634y
Can I extend my Visa on Arrival in Thailand for an additional 30 days?
660275y
Can my husband switch from a 15-day visa on arrival to a tourist visa in Thailand?
1.9k12205y
Can Indian tourists extend their visa for a longer stay in Thailand?
1.1k677y
Can my girlfriend return to Thailand on a visa on arrival after her tourist visa expires?
2.1k18117y
Can I extend a Visa on Arrival in Thailand without leaving the country?
1.6k12117y
Can my friend extend her 15-day visa on arrival in Thailand, and what are her options?
980728y
Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand and later switch to an education visa?
1.7k1718y
What are the best options for extending my stay in Thailand as a spouse of a student visa holder?
750518y
What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand after a 30-day visa extension?
824538y
Can I extend my Visa on Arrival in Thailand beyond 14 days?
1.5k11109y
What are the rules for extending a tourist visa and visa exemption in Thailand?
3.2k29159y
What is the best visa option for a 36-day stay in Thailand?
3k25239y
Can I extend a Visa on Arrival in Thailand, and how do I do it?
1.8k9209y

Resources

Need help with your Thai visa?