What is the current status of the e-extension for Tourist Visas in Thailand, and what additional documents are required?

Nov 26, 2023
a year ago
Marianne ********
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Hello!

Has anyone tried doing the e-extension for a Tourist Visa lately?

I searched and saw a previous post mentioning that there were no available bookings for a few months. Is this still the case?

And on the application it says "Additional Documents", but not specifying what those additional documents actually are.

Do they want the TM7 and TM30 here?

Thank you!
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The community discusses the current status of e-extension applications for Tourist Visas in Thailand, noting prior issues with booking availability. Users confirm that an in-person visit to the immigration office is still necessary to obtain the required stamp, and the importance of carrying the TM30 document is debated as some offices ask for it while others do not. Additionally, questions about hiring an agent for the extension reveal that personal attendance remains essential.
Frances ********
Can you hire an agent to do the 30 day extension?
Nongnuch ********
@Frances *******
no, as far as I remember, you can't, you have to do it in person. Even the E-Extension, if approved online, requires your to pick up the stamp personally
Frances ********
@Nongnuch *******
thanks!๐Ÿ™
Steve ********
Are you on 60-day tourist visa or 30-day exempt?
Marianne ********
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@Steve *******
Tourist Visa.
Steve ********
@Marianne *******
Make an appointment here

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Marianne ********
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@Steve *******
... I will try logging in.
Marianne ********
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@Steve *******
There's no extension of stay selection at this link though.
Steve ********
Brandon ************
Marianne ********
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@Brandon ***********
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@Steve *******
Got it sorted, thanks guys!
Brandon ************
@Marianne *******
make sure you print out your confirmation. They love paper
Marianne ********
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@Brandon ***********
Assuming I need all the paperwork beforehand as well?
Brandon ************
Garrett ***********
No point in doing it online, it cost more money and you still need to go in person and get the stamp in your passport.
Marianne ********
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@Garrett **********
I would like to avoid having to go stupidly early and wait for an eternity anyway, and would pay for that convenience .
Nigel **************
@Marianne *******
you can book an sppointment time online. Last time I tried it they called me just after my appt time. Only in the building 30 mins
Marianne ********
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@Nigel *************
The free appointment?

Or the e-extension?
Nigel **************
@Marianne *******
I made an appointment online. It's a waste of time doing the e extension online
Brandon ************
@Marianne *******
try one of the free appointments first
Wayne *********
Still have to go into immigration office fir the stamp so maybe just go early and line up.

Some office want the TM30 some don't best to have it just incase
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