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What documents are needed to extend a tourist visa at Chaeng Wathana immigration in Thailand?
I just thought I would let others know who might be interested. I extended my Tourist Visa (single entry) at Chaeng Wathana immigration today and was not asked to provide a TM.30, I gave them a signed copy of my biometric page of my passport, signed copy of my entry stamp from my passport,passport, signed copy of my tourist visa, passport size photo and the form you have to fill out when you arrive (I can’t remember the name of this)
I was in and out in 30mins 1,900 BAHT. I am a British Citizen with a UK Passport just to confirm. It seems to be a grey area in regards to providing a TM.30 so thought I would share my experience.
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I was in and out in 30mins 1,900 BAHT. I am a British Citizen with a UK Passport just to confirm. It seems to be a grey area in regards to providing a TM.30 so thought I would share my experience.
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Answer summary
A user shared their experience extending a single-entry Tourist Visa at Chaeng Wathana immigration in Thailand. They noted that they were not asked for a TM.30 but had to submit a signed copy of their biometric passport page, entry stamp, tourist visa, a passport-sized photo, and the TM7 form (the arrival departure card). The process took 30 minutes and cost 1,900 THB. Commenters contributed additional insights about the necessity of a TM.30 and requirements for showing onward travel when applying for a visa.
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Rob *******
did you have to show an onward flight on your visa application for your SETV ? i want to do the same as you but i dont know my departure date, i want to stay in thailand for 90 days before exiting
Joe ********
OP@Rob ******
no mate I didn’t have to show onwards travel when i extended my visa, but I already had a onwards flight booked originally when I entered Thailand. But just to confirm No onwards flights/travel was required. 👍Joe ********
OPI will be using the ticket to go Vietnam this month.
Rob *******
@Joe *******
i mean did you need to show onward travel when you applied online for your 60 day tourist visa ?Rob *******
@Joe *******
did you use onward ticket or have you exited thailand & re entered ?Joe ********
OP@Rob ******
yes mate I did…..
Tom *********
Thank you for sharing - appreciated
Robert ************
All depends on which Immig. Office you use. Chiang Mai definitely DOES require TM30.
Karim ***************
@Robert ***********
true. I have always been asked at Chiang Mai. Must have done at least 6-8 there myself. Phuket has also always asked, done a few there too.Stuart *********
@Karim **************
Incorrect. Phuket does not require a filed TM30 for short term extensions.Stuart *********
@Karim **************
I’m not suggesting you imagined it. I’m just telling you that a filed TM30 is not a requirement for a 30 day extension in any of the 3 immigration offices in Phuket.Karim ***************
@Stuart ********
I have done plenty of 30 day extensions at Phuket. Previously at the Patong office, when they still did it and then also at Phuket Town. Always been asked. I didn’t imagine it.Paul *******
Thanks I was curious as to how easy it was.
Stuart *********
@Paul ******
Generally very easy. Depends on what office you use as to how long you may have to wait. It’s peak season now so somewhere like CW, Phuket, Chiang Mai could be around an hour.Paul *******
@Stuart ********
thanks very much.I will be in Chiang Mai but because worried how long it would take I have applied 90 day O Non Imm visa in Uk.
However next time look at extending 60 days in CM.
Paul *******
Stuart *********
@Paul ******
Ah ok. No worries. Unfortunately the visa types and extensions possible from each are confusing to most people.Paul *******
@Stuart ********
probably me not explaining correctly p.I only want 90 days this time in Thailand no need to extend my 90 day O visa.
I was thinking of extending a 60 day tourist visa granted in UK.
Thanks
Stuart *********
@Paul ******
Not sure you’ve got your facts correct. A 90 day Non O can only be extended for one year providing you have the relevant funds in place. A 60 day extension would only be possible for someone married to a Thai or have half Thai children.Stuart *********
The form name is TM7. Most reports from CW suggest you don’t need a TM30. However every now and again we see one that says they were asked for it. No rhyme or reason.
Joe ********
OP@Stuart ********
Thanks for letting me know 🙂👍Activity
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