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What options do travelers from Belgium have to extend their stay in Thailand after a 30-day visa exemption?
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Nov 1, 2021
4 years ago
Luc *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBelgium is entitled to a 30-days visa exemption in Thailand. What if the traveller wants to extend his stay in Thailand. What options are there to get a (tourist) visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Travelers from Belgium can enter Thailand under a 30-day visa exemption and have options for extending their stay. They can apply for a 60-day extension based on visiting Thai family, which requires specific documents, including a passport, residence notification, and proof of family ties. However, this extension can only be obtained once. It's important to be cautious regarding information from Thai embassy websites and immigration offices due to possible inconsistencies. Additionally, travelers can also enter on a tourist visa for longer stays if they decide to apply for that instead.
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I'm not going to let this post turn into a discussion about the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, so I'm providing a summary, and shutting it down.
1. It should be possible for someone to enter Thailand on a 30 day visa exempt, and then get a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family. They will need:
1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:
a. The data “picture” page.
b. The most recent visa (if applicable).
c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).
d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.
2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).
3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).
4. The Thai spouse or half-Thai child physically next to the applicant, and;
- Their Thai ID card and a front and back copy of the ID card
- Their housebook, and a copy of the first page.
5. For Thai spouse, a marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate, or a translated copy from the applicant’s home country), and a front and back copy of the marriage certificate. For visiting half-Thai child, a copy of the birth certificate.
6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.
7. 1,900 THB processing fee.
There is no under consideration stamp for this extension of stay. This can only be acquired ONCE, then the applicant must leave Thailand.
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2. Never ever trust what a Thai embassy website says about getting an extension of stay, and never trust what an immigration office says about getting a visa outside the country. They are overseen by two completely different agencies who do not communicate with each other. If a person gets an e-mail from the Thai embassy saying an immigration office does not issue an extension of stay, take it with a BIG grain of salt.
3. I understand the extension of stay will be acquired at Phayao. They will need to contact the immigration office in Phayao for more information. They have a Facebook page at
Thanks one and all!
1. It should be possible for someone to enter Thailand on a 30 day visa exempt, and then get a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family. They will need:
1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:
a. The data “picture” page.
b. The most recent visa (if applicable).
c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).
d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.
2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).
3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).
4. The Thai spouse or half-Thai child physically next to the applicant, and;
- Their Thai ID card and a front and back copy of the ID card
- Their housebook, and a copy of the first page.
5. For Thai spouse, a marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate, or a translated copy from the applicant’s home country), and a front and back copy of the marriage certificate. For visiting half-Thai child, a copy of the birth certificate.
6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.
7. 1,900 THB processing fee.
There is no under consideration stamp for this extension of stay. This can only be acquired ONCE, then the applicant must leave Thailand.
* * *
2. Never ever trust what a Thai embassy website says about getting an extension of stay, and never trust what an immigration office says about getting a visa outside the country. They are overseen by two completely different agencies who do not communicate with each other. If a person gets an e-mail from the Thai embassy saying an immigration office does not issue an extension of stay, take it with a BIG grain of salt.
3. I understand the extension of stay will be acquired at Phayao. They will need to contact the immigration office in Phayao for more information. They have a Facebook page at
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; contact them for more information.Thanks one and all!
Luc *******
ORIGINAL POSTER-------- Original message --------
From: Visa BRS <
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2021, 09:36
Subject: Re: info Phayao Immigration
Dear,
If you have tr visa which will be allowed you to stay 60 days in Thailand and you can extend 30 days more at Thai immigration office.
If you enter 30 days without visa, you can not extend your stay in Thailand.
Please see the link below for visa information.
Kind regards,
Visa team
(
Consular section
Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels
Chaussée de waterloo 876,1000 Brussels
So if I’m right, this information isn’t correctly.
From: Visa BRS <
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>Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2021, 09:36
Subject: Re: info Phayao Immigration
Dear,
If you have tr visa which will be allowed you to stay 60 days in Thailand and you can extend 30 days more at Thai immigration office.
If you enter 30 days without visa, you can not extend your stay in Thailand.
Please see the link below for visa information.
Kind regards,
Visa team
(
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)Consular section
Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels
Chaussée de waterloo 876,1000 Brussels
So if I’m right, this information isn’t correctly.
Benjamin ******
@Luc ******
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Never ever trust what a Thai embassy website says about getting an extension of stay, and never trust what an immigration office says about getting a visa outside the country. They are overseen by two completely different agencies who do not communicate with each other. You should contact Phayao Immigration Office for more information if they would do the extension of stay, they can be reached at
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ORIGINAL POSTERThanks to all.
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ORIGINAL POSTERPerhaps I didn’t write it clearly because my native language is Dutch or Flemish.
Entering on a visa exempt, can you extend it longer than 30 days.
So from NO visa to a Tourist visa (30 days extension) and maybe later to a non-immigrant visa.
Entering on a visa exempt, can you extend it longer than 30 days.
So from NO visa to a Tourist visa (30 days extension) and maybe later to a non-immigrant visa.
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@Luc ******
>So from NO visa to a Tourist visa (30 days extension)A 30 day extension of stay based on tourism is NOT a tourist visa - it's an extension of stay.
>and maybe later to a non-immigrant visa.
For what reason do you want a non-immigrant visa. You will need some time remaining on your existing "admitted to" stamp if you want a non-immigration visa. Some immigration office wants you to have 14 days remaining, others 21 days. Ask the local immigration office for specific information.
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. It isn’t for myself. Anyway, purpose is to stay up to 90 days. Reply to
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60 day covid extension atm
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For people who have not arrived yet, I'm going to assume the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 will not be an option.Luc *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin *****
. Can you explain what it is. Can he get this after arrival and after only visa exemption. David ********
@Luc ******
I used this twice earlier in the year stayed a extra 4 months Benjamin ******
@David *******
The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 will (probably) not be extended past November 26th, and is not a viable strategy to stay in Thailand. Benjamin ******
@Luc ******
Last year, when COVID-19 was discovered, the Thai government, and other countries, shut their borders to entry. To prevent people from going on overstay, the Thai government offered a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. The last day to apply for this extension of stay is November 26th. Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERIs it true that you can get more days extention if your wife is from Thailand.
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As Tod Daniels said, you can get a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family (including Thai wife). Excluding STV holders, there is no such thing as a 90 day extension of stay.Luc *******
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Any idea if you can book a flight for 3 months if you travel with a visa exemption 30 days.Benjamin ******
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He'll have to ask the airline he wants to book with. Reply to
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That’s only if you entered Thailand with a visa, right? Person will travel to Thailand with visa exemption 30 days. He is married to a Thai wife and has property in Thailand. So he will try to stay longer if he can extend it at the immigration office in Phayao. He would like to stay 3 months. Applying for a visa here is no option because the waiting time is already 8 weeks now. They have been closing the 2 consulates in Belgium.Benjamin ******
@Luc ******
Is this post about your friend, or is this post about you? > He would like to stay 3 months.
He should be able to enter on a 30 day visa exempt and then get a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai Family. He will need the following:
1. His passport and a copy of:
a. The data “picture” page.
b. The most recent visa (if applicable).
c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).
d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.
2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).
3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).
4. The Thai spouse next to him and;
- Their Thai ID card and a front and back copy of the ID card
- Their housebook, and a copy of the first page.
5. A marriage certificate (either the rose border certificate, or a translated copy from the applicant’s home country), and a front and back copy of the marriage certificate
6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.
7. 1,900 THB processing fee.
Benjamin ******
@Luc ******
Not true; you should be able to get that 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai Family if you entered on a visa exempt as well.Luc *******
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That would be great. Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERThanks, how long does it take it to arrange this in Thailand, and where. I guess then you need to have rebooked the airplane as well.
Luc *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMy friend has heard that if you have a Thai wife that it can be extended to 90 days and not 60. Is that true?
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@Luc ******
nope you can get a 60 day visit thai family extension. That's it.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERThanks again. If I'd knew this ahead I wouldn't have rebooked everything already. I'm flying Dec. 4th, but I can only make an apppointment at the embassy after mid December. Now I'm coming 25 days instead of 40. Missing the Pattaya International Pigeon Racing though. My friend can use this information.
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@Luc ******
> how long does it take it to arrange this in Thailand, and whereYou will get a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism at the immigration office where you're registered at. The registration is called a TM30, and your property owner/ hotel would have submitted the form electronically.
Different immigration offices have different requirements, but all require the following:
1. Your passport and:
a. a copy of your data ("picture") page
b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)
c. a copy of your most recent stamp
d. a copy of your departure card
2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.
3. The extension of stay request form
4. 2x passport pictures
5. 1,900 THB.
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what sizes are accepted for passport photos?Benjamin ******
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4cm by 6cm usually, but most immigration offices aren't picky.Reply to
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For short term tourists, you have two options:
1. Enter on a visa exempt, and get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, allowing you to spend a total of 60 days.
2. Enter on a 60 day tourist visa, and get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, allowing you to spend a total of 90 days.
1. Enter on a visa exempt, and get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, allowing you to spend a total of 60 days.
2. Enter on a 60 day tourist visa, and get ONE 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, allowing you to spend a total of 90 days.
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