I have a niece coming with an American Passport with a 30 day Single Entry Tourist Visa on Arrival. She plans to stay for 59 days.
I have four questions. . .
1. How soon after she arrives can I go in for an extension? (I'd like to do it soon after she arrives).
2. Do I understand correctly that the extension is always added to the end of her current visa, no matter when she gets the extension?
3. How much does an extension cost?
4. What is the most efficient place and time of day to get this done in Chiang Mai? (I've heard Central Festival is faster than Chiang Mai Immigration these days).
Thanks in advance for your help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is inquiring about the process of extending a 30-day visa exempt entry for their niece arriving in Thailand on an American passport. They specifically ask about the timing for applying for the extension, whether the extension is added to the current visa's expiry date, the cost of the extension, and the best location and time for processing in Chiang Mai. Respondents clarify that extensions can be applied for any time after arrival, cost 1900 baht, and note that the Central Festival Mall is considered more efficient than the main immigration office for processing.