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

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Luc *******

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Belgium 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?

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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.

Benjamin ******

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

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; contact them for more information.

Thanks one and all!