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What documents do I need to extend my stay in Thailand after my visa exemption?

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Jun 11, 2025

2 days ago

Paul *******

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I'm travelling from the the UK early next year and intend to stay for 86 days, using my 60 day visa exemption and then extending for a further 30 days. I know I'll need an onward ticket within the 60 days in case the airline asks for it but what documents will I need to take to the immigration office when I extend?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When planning to extend your stay in Thailand beyond the initial 60 days of visa exemption, you should prepare specific documents for the immigration office. Commonly required documents include your passport, a completed visa extension application form, recent passport-sized photographs, proof of accommodation, and possibly an onward travel ticket. Since requirements may vary by immigration office, it's advisable to check the specific requirements at your location. Additionally, having a return or onward ticket is recommended to avoid issues with the airline.

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Ernst *********

As far as understand, you can buy a return ticket for your intended return. If any body ask, you tell them that you will be extending at an immigration office.

a day ago

Bent *************

Why don’t you just ask the airline now?

a day ago

Stephen ********

I did it this year very simple at Hua Hin immigration in blue port. Signs up outside what you will need and a lady to ask questions. Very easy don’t worry

a day ago

Nev ********

If you plan on the visa exempt extension buy your return ticket for the 86 days you intend to stay for.

As long as you have a return ticket you will be fine.

a day ago

Paul *******

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@Nev *******

I do have my return ticket but I have read about a couple of incidents where the airlines have refused boarding to passengers who have no pre-booked onward travel within the 60 days visa exempt period.

a day ago

Graham ******

@Paul ******

Google onward travel ticket and pay about $15 for peace of mind

a day ago

Paul *******

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@Graham *****

That's what I have in mind. I've read they're good for around 48 hours after buying them

a day ago

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Paul *******

Ernst *********

@Nev *******

exactly as I understand it.

a day ago

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Ernst *********

Kevin *******

Go on line and get a non O !

2 days ago

Robert *********

Stopping the visa except .

Maybe in the middle of your trip .

Do multiple entry tourist visa

2 days ago

Graham ******

@Robert ********

There is no talk to stop Visa Exempt entries. There has been talk of reverting it to 30 days but even if it did change in the middle of someone's trip the 60 days stamp is still valid.

2 days ago

Nev ********

@Graham *****

that’s looking more and more unlikely as Thailand says they are having a downturn in tourist numbers.

a day ago

Robert *********

@Nev *******

they simply don't think in what we consider a common sense way.

After 25 years I only am sure that I will never understand

a day ago

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Robert *********

Lisa ********************

@Robert ********

???? You mean possibly changing it back to 30 days? Has been discussed but nothing confirmed. It won't make any difference , if OP is stamped in for 60 days.

2 days ago

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Lisa ********************

Brandon ************

Every immigration office has their own requirements. This is a general list of requirements.

2 days ago

Paul *******

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@Brandon ***********

Thanks. I think it will most likely be the immigration office at Hua Hin Blueport so I'll double check with them once I get there

2 days ago

Gareth ********

@Paul ******

Hua Hin office are fantastic. As long as your TM30 is registered it’s plain sailing. They have people there to make sure you have everything in order before you even see an IO then they have you sorted within minutes at the desk.

a day ago

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Gareth ********

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