What are the steps to extend a 30-day visa exemption on Koh Tao?

Visa Extensions 30-Day Visa Koh Samui Immigration

Mar 18, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello all. Crazy times all around us but I'm looking for the best option to extend my current 30 visa exempt on arrival (which expires 23rd March). 30 day extension for 1900baht seems to be my best option.

I'm based on Koh Tao right now.

Is my nearest immigration office on koh samui?

Also what documents and paper work etc shall I need to prepare?

I plan to ferry to samui and return to koh tao this week.

Does anyone also have any upto date info on this particular office?

Are there likely to be any restriction on 30 extension issuance in light of Corona?

Thank you

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User seeks advice on extending a 30-day visa exemption in Koh Tao, considering a trip to the Koh Samui immigration office. They inquire about required documents and any potential restrictions due to COVID-19.

Jonny ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks all. A travel agency can submit for me from koh tao so looking like I'll take that option. Thanks for the advice...

Its so crucial in these times

5 years ago

Robert *******

Good luck. This page is for doing yourself.

Not handing your documents to an travel agency, btw you need to sit in front of the digital camera at the Immigration office for the picture.

5 years ago

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Robert *******

Best option is to go home as it is still the easiest option.

Alternative you can go to Koh Samui and apply for the 30 day Extension of Stay.

1 passport picture

application form TM7

copy id page passport

copy Admitted until ../../.. stamp in passport

copy TM6 departure card.

Fee 1.900 Thb.

5 years ago

Robert *******

As far as i know not for people in Thailand using the Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa, as they are seen as tourists, people travelling around to see the country.

5 years ago

Robert *******

@Nabil **********

There is still no emergency, airports are open and you can fly home. This Embassy document is not for I love to play on the beach in stead of going home as end of my holiday, please give me 30 days more.

5 years ago

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Robert *******

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