What do I need to know for extending my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

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Hi, I arrived August 18th on a 60 day tourist visa. Looking to extend by 30 days.

This group has been helpful so far, though I still have a few questions before I head to the immigration office:

1) I did not receive a TM6 on the inbound flight. Is this mandatory? If so, how can I get one?

2) I’ve just filed my TM30 with the juristic person at the condo. I did not receive a written receipt, instead she told me to take a photo of the device she used to complete the TM30, which struck me as odd. Is this normal? Will this be sufficient evidence to extend?

3) Originally, I had booked onward travel within the 60 days. Must I show evidence of onward travel at the end of the 90 days if I’m now seeking an extension? Can I book this after or should I do this before an extension is granted?

4) I presume the TM7 form found here [https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list2/form-download/1486547929418.pdf] is the correct one, and that I should complete this before visiting the immigration office?

Thanks in advance!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is looking to extend their 60-day tourist visa by 30 days and has several questions about the process. Key concerns include the absence of a TM6 upon arrival, whether their photo of the TM30 submission is sufficient as evidence, the necessity of showing onward travel documentation during the extension application, and confirmation of the correct TM7 form for the extension process. Responses confirm that a TM6 is no longer used, assure that the photo serves as valid evidence of the TM30 submission, and suggest that onward travel documentation is typically not required for a visa extension.

Daz ********************** · Answer

I think that have stopped TM6 last month

John ********** · Answer

4- personally I wouldn’t bother with filling it out beforehand. Last time I tried that (Korat im.) they told me it was the wrong one and gave me another one to fill out. I couldn’t see any differences but it doesn’t take long to fill out anyway.

Keven **** · Answer

The TM30 is that yellow box form. Check everything and make sure the writing in the picture is clear, print it out, and that is what you need.

Alternatively, you could have them take a screenshot and have them send it to you by LINE or text message (maybe they don't know how to take a screenshot with their phone/tablet and you could show them).

Fill out the TM7 at the immigration office instead. You'll be sure it's the most up-to-date one.

Tod ********* · Answer

1 - there is no TM6 anymore it was suspended

2 - print out that photo as it's your receipt of a TM30 being filed online, (there is no print function)

3 - you are highly unlikely to be asked for onward travel getting a 30 day regular extension on your 60 day tourist visa entry

4 - TM7 for is the correct form, you can fill it out before hand or just get one there at the immigration office

This lists most of what you could be asked for to get a 30 day extension

What do I need to know for extending my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

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