What are the procedures for extending a visa-exempt entry in Thailand for an additional 15 days?

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Feb 12, 2024

10 months ago

Gary *******

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I'm going to Thailand march for 45 days. But iv just relized that I'm over the 30 days period. So what forms will I need to take to the Thai embassy to get an extension to 45 days. Thanks if anyone can help 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand beyond the initial 30-day visa exemption. Comments indicate that extensions can be obtained at local immigration offices for 1,900 Baht, rather than at a Thai embassy. Suggestions are provided for obtaining a 60-day tourist visa before departure for a more convenient process, avoiding the hassle of extending once in Thailand.

Ellie *******

thank you, members, this post is more about an extension on visa-exempt entry.

10 months ago

Tony *****

I think it is easier to get a 60-day TR visa before your trip, which is open to certain countries (a lot of countries indeed). You may refer to your local Thai embassy website first. The whole application process is done online. It'd be a lot easier than spending a whole day in immigration department, it won't be a present experience.

10 months ago

마리오 ***

60 day visa is cheaper than extending in country, less hassle (no trip to the immigration office) AND you won’t have to worry about the airline having as issue with your existing return trip date.

10 months ago

James ********

AND be sure to have a TM30 address registration on file with the Thai Immigration office.

10 months ago

Russell ********

Shell out a few quid to get a 60 day tourist visa before you leave and you wont need to worry when you are here at all. Everybody that is visa exempt also has this option.

10 months ago

Wolf ******

Some arlines want to see your exit-ticket of Thailand (can be a bus or trainticket) before day 31. Please check with your airline to avoid any troubles.

10 months ago

Nongnuch ********

@Wolf *****

some airlines might not accept bus- or train tickets or fake "onwardtickets" as proof of onward travel. The only 100% guarantee is a "real" flight ticket out of Thailand. It can be a cheap one-way ticket with Air Asia from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur - costs around 35 USD

10 months ago

Brad *********

@Nong****

Delta still gave me a hard time and required a supervisor override before they issued my boarding pass from NJ.

* I had round trip tickets with Delta 56 days apart and a one way ticket with for Bali at 28 days *

James ********

Correct ✅

Wolf ******

didn't know for the bus and traintickets.

For airline tickets I know that some airlines request a ticket number. I booked last time a single ticket with AirAsia Phuket to Singapore for 30€ to be on the safe side and avoid stress at check-in 🙏

10 months ago

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Wolf ******

James *********

60 day single entry tourist visa mate. Thai embassy in UK - can do it all online, it’s an e-visa and will come to your email within a couple of weeks (approximately)

10 months ago

Jeanette ********

You can apply before you leave. It's cheaper than doing it in Thailand

10 months ago

Cindy ******************

You could just apply for a 60 day visa 🤷

10 months ago

Tod *********

you don't take any forms to the 'embassy', there is no thai embassy IN thailand. 😮

If you come in on a free 30 day entry stamp you can get one 30 day extension at the immigration office in the area where you stay for 1900baht.

This sheet lists the general requirements needed to get the extension

10 months ago

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Tod *********

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