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When and where should I apply for a visa extension in Thailand?
Visa ExtensionThai VisaVisa RulesImmigration OfficesNon-Immigrant VisaBritish Passport30 Day Visa Exemption
Sep 18, 2018
8 years ago
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’ll be arriving on a 30 day visa exempt (British passport) and plan to get a 30 extension.
When do I have to apply for the extension? Where do I have to get it done?
Edit: I’ll rephrase. Do all of the immigration offices do extensions? Or do I need to be in a certain city when I apply?
When do I have to apply for the extension? Where do I have to get it done?
Edit: I’ll rephrase. Do all of the immigration offices do extensions? Or do I need to be in a certain city when I apply?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user plans to arrive in Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and seeks advice on when and where to apply for a 30-day extension. Comments indicate that extensions can be applied for at any immigration office in Thailand, preferably around 15 days before the initial visa expires. Required documents include a completed TM7 form, copies of the passport and relevant stamps, a photo, and a fee of 1,900 baht. Users also suggest that applying early can provide flexibility in choosing an office, with Bangkok noted for its user-friendliness.
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@Jacco **********
-- The advantage of applying for the extension early is that the the OP will be traveling around, its one thing to get out of way, they can choose which office to use (bkk is my vote) instead of the "nearest" Immigration office. I think there are advantages to which office to use (BKK over Pattaya for example)Jacco ***********
Fair enough, if that is a concern, get a tv. You do loose flexibility going this early. In my view it doesn't matter which office you use. It is just an extension
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What is this proof of funds nonsense ? Op is arriving visa exempt, she will be stamped in no questions asked, that extention will cost 1900 baht, no questions asked again. No way someone on a tv is asked for proof of funds either, unless arriving at Sadoa, which might be quite the challenge from the uk...
There is absolutely no advantage in appling early. Apply a week before your 30 days are up, or better get a tv.
There is absolutely no advantage in appling early. Apply a week before your 30 days are up, or better get a tv.
Terary **********
I think BKK has the most user friendly and relaxed regulations. I know the Chonburi/Pattaya office are stickliers for proper paperwork and BKK is not. I think you can get your extension as soon as you arrive (assuming you're arrive BKK). Every other immigration office will be different about how they enforce regulations.
Steve *******
You can apply at the local Immigration office where you're staying. Some Immigration offices require a completed TM30(alien in residence form), usually done by the hotel/guest house where you're staying. You can usually apply for your extention of stay about 15 days before your admitted to stay stamp expires, you dont lose any days, it's added to your existing stay. Cost 1900bt
Duncan *******
TM7 form, copies of your passport details page, entry stamp and departure card, a 4x6 photo (usually with blue background) and 1,900 baht payment. Any immigration office.
Timing depends on the office but most will allow you to apply at any time - your 30 day extension starts from the day you were meant to leave Thailand not the day you apply.
Timing depends on the office but most will allow you to apply at any time - your 30 day extension starts from the day you were meant to leave Thailand not the day you apply.
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nicolò **********
great!Nicolò ***********
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yesTsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERSo I could do this in Bangkok within a few days of landing?
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Mark *******
You can do it in any city with an immigration office. What city will you be staying in?
James **************
Proof of funds is fine (
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bhat). Go to immigration at place where ur staying. If bkk go to Chaeng Wattana (bit if a trek to get there tho). I don't think u can go to *any* immigration. Has to be the one where ur address is registered....ud better check that tho...u can just make up any address but if they check it use a real place ur stayingTsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBryan Theakstone ah okay. That’s no problem, I’ll have that with me.
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThere’s no request for funds on The Hague form. But providing proof isn’t an issue. I have savings to last over a year.
Steve *******
Bryan Theakstone Many Consulates local to Thailand require proof of funds for an SETV but rarely in Europe. The UK doesnt require it and as far as I know neither does the Embassy in the Hague
Steve *******
Tsareena Brown It's most likely a generic app form, just write 'tourist' or leave it blank. It's not actually needed nor are any proof of funds for an SETV from The Hague
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTEROkay. I’ve got an application firm online from The Hague site. It wants the name and address of a local guarantor and one in Thailand? I don’t know anyone there?!
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI didn’t know I could do it by post. Thanks both! 😊
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBryan Theakstone if I can’t do it in Manchester I’ll do it in Thailand.
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBryan Theakstone I guarantee you there’s no Thai consult in Arlon 😂 There’s nothing here.
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBryan Theakstone I’m living in Belgium 🙁
I’ll be in Manchester at the beginning of Nov but not sure if I can do it there.
I’ll be in Manchester at the beginning of Nov but not sure if I can do it there.
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERBryan Theakstone landing in Bangkok on 14th Nov. Going north for the festival and then south for Xmas/new year (if I get my extension 😂)
Tsareena *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’ll be moving around every few days so it depends on when I need to apply for it. I can be flexible on my locations to get it done.
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