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What documents do I need to extend my stay in Thailand after my visa exemption?
Jun 11, 2025
a year ago
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI'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?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When extending a visa exemption in Thailand after an initial stay of 60 days, you typically need to prepare specific documents for the immigration office. Although requirements can vary by office, it's often suggested to have your passport, a completed extension application form, a passport-sized photo, and your onward travel ticket. Travelers recommend purchasing a low-cost return ticket or an onward travel ticket just for peace of mind, as airlines may ask for proof of onward travel. It's also advisable to check directly with the airline regarding their specific policies regarding ticket requirements for entry.
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Bent *************
Ask your airline if you need a ticket out of Thailand. If yes a train ticket from NongKhai to Vientiane is cheap
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.
Bent *************
Why don’t you just ask the airline now?
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
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.
As long as you have a return ticket you will be fine.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@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.Graham ******
@Paul ******
Google onward travel ticket and pay about $15 for peace of mindPaul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
That's what I have in mind. I've read they're good for around 48 hours after buying themReply to
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Ernst *********
@Nev *******
exactly as I understand it.Reply to
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Kevin *******
Go on line and get a non O !
Robert *********
Stopping the visa except .
Maybe in the middle of your trip .
Do multiple entry tourist visa
Maybe in the middle of your trip .
Do multiple entry tourist visa
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.Nev ********
@Graham *****
that’s looking more and more unlikely as Thailand says they are having a downturn in tourist numbers.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
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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.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Every immigration office has their own requirements. This is a general list of requirements.
Gareth ********
@Brandon ***********
yeah I know. The op said Hua Hin in a comment, so I told them about my experience there.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 thereGareth ********
@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.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gareth *******
The TM30 is something I still have a question about. I'm not sure of my movements as yet and I may well book accommodations as I go along. If I stay in a hotel or apartment for and ask the owner/manager for a TM30 receipt would that be sufficient for immigration even if I am only staying at that particular place for a night or two?Gareth ********
@Paul ******
my last landlord was dodgy and didn’t do one. Immigration sent me away there but told me what I needed to do. Checked into a hotel for one night and went back later the same afternoon. Same woman sorted me no problem. Every other time there no problem, did about 5 other extensions there. You don’t need a print out there they just check the system.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gareth *******
As long as staying in a hotel for a night or two would enable me to get a TM30 receipt that would satisfy immigration then that would be okBrandon ************
@Gareth *******
that's not right. Some offices you do need a print out. There are over 70 provinces and each one does things differentlyReply to
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