What are the requirements and processes for extending a 60-day visa exempt stamp in Thailand?

Nov 19, 2024
2 months ago
Lee **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi on 1st dec flying to bkk from uk for 90 days so still getting 60 day on arrival and can go to jomtien immigration to get an other 30 days
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Travelers arriving in Bangkok from the UK can obtain a 60-day visa exempt stamp, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at local immigration offices like Jomtien. It's important to have a return flight ticket ready, as some airlines may require it for boarding. Extensions should be applied for within the last 7 days of the initial 60-day period, with the fee being around 1900 baht. Additionally, travelers should verify their travel insurance policies in relation to trip duration limits.
Ralph *******
If you have travel insurance then check the small print with regard to return tickets.
Christopher ***********
@Ralph ******
Good point Ralph. Many travel insurance companies have a 31 day per trip limit. If you entered Thailand without a return/onward ticket booked for within 31 days you wouldn’t have any cover whatsoever.
Ralph *******
@Christopher **********
Yes. May as well not buy it if that’s the case.
Eric ***************
I am.hearing different things on the extention
Brandon ************
@Eric **************
what different things? A tourism extension is and always has been 30 days added to the end of a tourist entry.
Eric ***************
Brandon ************
@Eric **************
That literally says 30 days. What are you going on about?
Eric ***************
Explain this
Graham ******
Eric ***************
Graham ******
In Jomtien you must wait until your last 7 days to get your extension
Ivan *********
But make sure you have a return flight for the 60 days or some airlines will not let you on the flight.
George *******
@Ivan ********
Never been asked by any of the airlines I've flown with to Thailand for proof of a return ticket.
Ralph *******
@George ******
I’ve been asked on my last three trips, most recently when flying from LAX last month.
George *******
@Ralph ******
Maybe I've got a likeable face 😂😂😂
Ralph *******
@George ******
Yes, that will be it! Or you don’t use the same airlines.
Pete *******
@George ******
that doesn’t mean it’s not a requirement it just means the airline you’ve flown with hasn’t asked on that occasion.
George *******
@Pete ******
And dozens of times over twenty+ years.
Pete *******
@George ******
read the Thai Immigration requirements for a visa exempt entry, it states an exit ticket is needed.
George *******
@Pete ******
You've obviously read my post, so what you say is irrelevant to my past experiences. Some people on Sadbook, just like ridiculing others comments. Looks like your one of those people. Gone to Thailand, married a Thai and your now an expert on everything, except how Thailand really works.
Pete *******
@George ******
I have told you what the legal requirements are for a visa exempt entry. What you choose to do with that info is up to you.
George *******
@Pete ******
To be honest, I don't take much notice of anything all the so called farang experts living in Thailand say. Farangs are all visitors in Thailand , apart from the few hundred that have permanent residency, so I don't know why farang visitors are on FB (Sadbook) trying to put every farang bang to rights. All I know is the eleven years I stayed in Isaan previously, I didn't, apart from on four occasions have any issues with immigration.
George *******
@Pete ******
Airline? Take your pick from the 13 different airlines I've flown into Thailand with 😂😂😂
Lee **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ok thanks
Phil ******
@Lee *********
yes 60-day Visa Exempt stamp. Make sure you have proof of travel within 60-days
Pete *******
Yep, 60 day visa exempt stamp when you arrive at BKK and can be extended at your local immigration office for another 30 days. 1900 baht.
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