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When can I apply for a 30-day extension on my visa exempt entry in Thailand?

Thai Visa Extension Visa Exempt Entry Udon Thani Immigration Visa Application Process TM30 Registration TM7 Form Extension Requirements Visa Fee

Sep 24, 2025

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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I'm on a 60 day visa exempt entry (Australian Resident) and I arrived 8th August, due to leave Thailand 6th October.

Im staying in Udon Thani and I want to apply for a 30 day extension.

Question; when can I apply for the extension, do I have to wait for the last day of my 60 day exempt entry or can I apply earlier? Is the process fast and easy?

Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

As an Australian resident in Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt entry, you can apply for a 30-day extension before your current visa expires. Most immigration offices allow applications 30 days prior to the expiry date, and some may even allow up to 45 days. The process is generally straightforward, particularly in locations like Udon Thani, where it could take around 15 minutes. Be prepared with necessary documents including your passport, entry stamp and personal info page copies, and ensure you are TM30 registered for your accommodation. The application fee is 1900 Thai Baht, and you may need a printout of the TDAC online form and a completed TM7 form.

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Simon *********

Offices differ on what's needed... My local imigration do it all for me, I just give my passport and a passport photo and pay an extra 20 baht for photo copies, but it's not a busy office. In busy areas, they'd probably want me to have everything ready to save them time.

Not sure why they still need a passport photo, considering they take my photo with their webcam...

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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@Simon ********

thank you

2 days ago

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Nongnuch ********

On most Immigrations you can apply when half of the stay permit is left, that would be 30 days before expiry in your case.

You need to be properly TM30 registered in your accomodation by your hotel or landlord, to be able to apply for the 30-days touristic extension, on most Immigrations.

You need your passport, copies of the entry stamp page and the page with the personal information, signed in blue ink, and 1900 Thai Baht application fee.

And most probably since May 1st this year, a printout of the TDAC online form.

The application form TM7 can be had and filled out at the Immigration office

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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@Nongnuch *******

thank you

2 days ago

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Stuart *********

The process is easy. Depending on the office you use will determine how fast it happens. In Bangkok probably a few hours. My guess in UT would probably be 15 minutes or so.

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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@Stuart ********

thank you

2 days ago

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Graham ******

You can usually apply within 30 days of your current exit date (office dependant)

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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@Graham *****

thank you

2 days ago

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Stuart *********

Apply early. They add on the 30 days to your existing stamp so there is no downside to doing it early.

I have no idea of the policy of UT immigration but most offices will allow you to apply 30 days prior to your stamp date (some allow 45 days).

2 days ago

Vaughn **********

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@Stuart ********

thanks

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