What options are available for staying in Thailand after extending the STV visa twice?

Jun 28, 2022
2 years ago
Josh ******
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Hey guys, I was wondering what can you do to stay in Thaialnd after you have extended your STV visa twice?

Whats the likelihood they extend the program past 30 sep 2022?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
After extending the Special Tourist Visa (STV) twice, you cannot extend further or convert the STV to another visa while in Thailand. Once the allowed stay of 270 days is completed, you must leave the country and re-enter with a new visa. Some users suggested creative approaches like medical reasons for a potential stay, but the consensus is that exiting and re-entering is the only clear option. As for extending the STV program beyond its current end date, the likelihood is uncertain.
Steve ********
How long do you intend staying? If it's only a short while, try a border bounce. There were a few isolated reports of immigration giving STV holders a hard time re-entering, but none were denied on visa exempt
Chris *******
That is correct once it is done you have to exit and re-enter with a new stamp.
Ian *****
No extension, it is a out and back on a new visa unfortunately
Brandon ************
After the full 270 days, you must leave Thailand. The STV cannot be converted to any other visa. It specifically says this in the conditions you agree to when you apply for it.
Frank-Steven ***********
Nothing, as far as I know there is a hard cap on two extension on the STV and no changing in-country into any other visa. Although if you get creative - maybe for medical reasons they would let you stay or something. Probably better (and cheaper) to leave and come back.
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