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What do I need to extend my VOA in Thailand, and when should I do it?

Mar 18, 2026
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Peter **********
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Visa extension UK Passport

Hi all , I’m currently here on a VOA Visa having previously had a 90 single entry Non o Visa

Does any one have an up to date of the list of things I would need to take with me to Laksi immigration in Bangkok to extend for another 30 days , and also how soon before the end of my current VOA which is 16 th April

This would help me greatly and give the Airlines time to sort out their act instead of just cancelling paid for flights and being told to contact your travel insurance for a refund

Many Thanks
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The user is seeking updated information on the documents required to extend their Visa on Arrival (VOA) for another 30 days at Laksi Immigration in Bangkok, and is inquiring about the optimal timing for the extension process before the expiration date of April 16. Comments clarify that the user is actually on a visa exemption stamp, not a VOA, and notes the appropriate timeframe for applying for an extension.
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Peter **********
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Peter **********
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Thank you Brandon

As per usual an excellent concise reply
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You don't have visa on arrival, which is a 15 day visa you apply for and pay for at the airport.

You have visa exempt, which is a 60 day stamp and is not a visa, it means you're exempt from needing a visa.

In Bangkok you can apply for an extension when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp.

This is a generic list of requirements.
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