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What is the process for visa extensions in Phuket due to flight cancellations?

Mar 6, 2026
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Stuart *********
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An update for getting extensions in Phuket due to flight cancellations.

If you have not already had an extension off a tourist visa entry or visa exempt entry you can apply for a normal 30 day extension at Patong, Blue Tree or the main Phuket Town office (room 101).

If you have already had an extension from one of those entries and need longer, or needing an extension from any other form of visa entry then go to the main Phuket town office, up the stairs to room 204.

You will need a copy of your passport bio page, a copy of your entry stamp and extension stamp, a passport size photo, proof of flight cancellation due to Middle East airspace closure, an up to date TM30 filed and the extension fee of 1,900 baht.

You'll need to fill out 4 forms, TM7, STM2, STM2/1 and STM9.

If you have a letter from your embassy you will be given a 30 day extension straight away . If you do not have a letter from your embassy (most won't issue one) you fill out a declaration form along with the other forms mentioned and you will initially be given a 7 day "under consideration" stamp. You return back to room 204 a few days later and you'll be stamped for the remaining 30 days.

Patong and Blue Tree cannot process these further extensions. You must go to Phuket Town.

Unfortunately if you have already had a 7 day "denial of extension" stamp then there are no options for further extensions.

Please note this is specific to Phuket only. I am unaware of policies in place for other provinces.
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This post outlines the process for applying for visa extensions in Phuket in light of recent flight cancellations. It explains that individuals can apply for a normal 30-day extension if they haven't received one off a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry, at designated locations in Patong or Phuket Town. For those who have already received an extension and need more time, they must go to the main Phuket Town office. Required documentation includes a copy of the passport, entry, and extension stamps, proof of flight cancellation, and other forms. Notably, an embassy letter ensures immediate extension, while lacking one leads to a "7-day under consideration" stamp initially. The post emphasizes that these rules apply specifically to Phuket, with different policies likely existing in other provinces such as Koh Samui.
Juliet *******
We’re in samui and have too leave
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Stuart *********
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As stated this is Phuket policy. Samui is a different province.
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Juliet *******
They won’t issue with out embassy letter good luck getting one we got no response
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@Juliet ******
was your flight actually cancelled?
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did you take the proof of cancellation with you to immigration when you applied for the extension? And how much time did you have remaining on your current extension?
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they didn’t want to know just said if you take extra 7 days you have too leave nothing else or get in touch with your embassy to get 30 days we tried no response I now have read you over stay you pay fine then they may consider letting you try to get 30 days we come too Thailand every winter for many years we’re so disappointed from our embassy and here we’ve spent a fortune on getting out of here it’s taken days too sort and so much stress I no we’re not alone
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Juliet *******
I read it all we weren’t given this option in samui
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Stuart *********
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Er. I just posted the procedure to get an extension without an embassy letter. What part didn’t you read?
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