I am currently on a 60 day tourist visa and wish to apply for the 30 extension. My current entry for leaving is 24/12/25 and I was wondering when is the earliest I can apply for the extension and will it be added to the leaving date. I have a flight booked back to London on 18th Jan 2026 so need the extension to cover this time
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You can apply for a 30-day extension of your tourist visa at most immigration offices when you have 30 days or less remaining on your current visa. The extension will be added to your existing expiration date, so you won't lose any time by applying early. Some specific offices like in Jomtien or Samui allow applications when there is just one week left. It's advisable to check directly with the office you plan to visit, as procedures can vary.
at most offices, (other than Jomtien or Samui) you can apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp when the extension is added to the expiration date. meaning you don't lose any time applying early.
those two offices I mentioned allow you to apply for an extension when you have a week left on your current stamp
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