When can I apply for a 30-day extension on my tourist visa obtained on arrival in Thailand?

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Apr 18, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all!

Quick question, when can I apply for my 30 day visa extension on the tourist visa I got on arrival? 

Can I go get the extension  right now or do I have to wait until the 30 days are nearly up to apply?

Many thanks ✌🏼

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about when to apply for a 30-day visa extension on a tourist visa obtained upon arrival in Thailand. There are varying opinions in the comments: one suggests that the user might be referring to visa exemption instead of a tourist visa, noting that extensions can be obtained the day they arrive, barring specific locations like Pattaya and Koh Samui. Another commentator recommends applying for an extension 7 days before the current visa expires, while others clarify the differences in total duration based on the type of visa or exemption held.

Phil ********

For visa exempt ::

It's added on = 60 days total.

If it's actually an extension on a 60 day tourist visa; it's added on = 90 days.

After either extension, you must leave LOS.

If it's a 15 day visa on arrival; it's not possible to extend.

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2 years ago

Cris ********

You can go at any time.

2 years ago

John *********

7 days before

2 years ago

Darren *******

@John ********

for Jomtien and Samui yes, rest of Thailand no

2 years ago

John *********

@Darren ******

Jomtien is the only one I use 😃

2 years ago

Cody *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Darren ******

for Bangkok I should be fine then?

2 years ago

Darren *******

@Cody ********

correct

2 years ago

Cody *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Darren ******

thanks Darren appreciate the time ✅

2 years ago

Darren *******

@Cody ********

no worries at all

2 years ago

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Darren *******

Brandon ************

You say "wait until the 30 days are up" so it sounds like you're not asking about a tourist visa at all.

Tourist visa gives you 60 days on arrival and you purchase it before you come to Thailand.

You're probably talking about visa exempt which means no visa at all.

If you're applying for an extension anywhere except Pattaya and Koh Samui, you should be fine applying for your extension the day your arrive. The 2 offices I mentioned require you to only have a week left to apply.

2 years ago

Cody *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thanks for the detailed response, yes I’m talking about the 30 day visa stamp you get when you arrive without a visa.

So I should be fine to go to the office in bangkok for my extension now? (Only been here a week)

2 years ago

Steve ********

@Cody ********

Like many newcomers you make mistakes in terminology. You get an entry stamp not a visa stamp. A visa you pay for.

2 years ago

Cody *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Steve *******

thanks for the knowledge

2 years ago

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Cody *********

Brandon ************

@Cody ********

yes Bangkok allows when you have 45 days or less left.

Just make sure you go to IT Square Laksi office and get there early. They only accept 300 per day and likely hit the limit very early today since it was the first day open after 5 days. Probably a lot of people looking for extension tomorrow too

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

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