What are the requirements for extending a 45-day visa exemption by 30 days in Pattaya?

Jul 30, 2021
3 years ago
Jing ****
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Hi all, has anyone recently applied for or know the requirements for a 30-day extension on a 45-day visa exemption in Pattaya?

Thanks!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To extend a 45-day visa exemption by 30 days in Pattaya, you'll generally need your passport along with copies of the data page, your most recent visa, the last stamp, and your departure card. Additionally, you'll require a TM30 form filed at the immigration office, specific forms which may vary by location, two passport photos, and a fee of 1,900 THB. There may be additional requirements depending on the office, such as the property owner's ID and possibly an appointment. Always check with your local immigration office for particular requirements.
Benjamin ******
I'm sure there are people around here who use Pattaya immigration and can give a more specific answer. However,

Different immigration offices have different requirements, but all require the following:

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms, and ant to use their special forms)

4. 2x passport pictures

5. 1,900 THB.

Different immigration offices have different policies. *SOME* may require:

- The ID card of the property owner where you are staying

- Copies of *ALL* stamped pages in your passport

I believe they *MAY* require an appointment. You can find more information about the appointment system at

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Jing ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
much appreciated thank you!
Benjamin ******
@Jing ***
You're welcome. I'll leave commenting open in case there's anyone in Pattaya who knows what the answer is exactly
Scott ***********
Curious about this myself. Thai embassy in Australia just said the 45 days visa exemption isn’t extendable now…but I’m pretty sure they don’t know what they’re talking about
Benjamin ******
@Scott **********
never listen to what a consulate tells you about getting an extension of stay, and never trust what an immigration office says about getting a visa outside of Thailand. They are two different departments that do not talk to each other.
Scott ***********
Cheers
@Benjamin *****
so as far as you know they are extendable just as they’ve always been?
Benjamin ******
@Scott **********
each immigration office has their own policies Everyone can get one 30 day extension of stay based on tourism.
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