When can I apply to extend my 60-day visa in Thailand if my stay exceeds the allowed duration?

Dec 12, 2023
a year ago
Peter ********
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Hi Everyone , I came to Thailand from the uk with a 60 day visa and my stay is 72 days , when can I apply to extend my visa to cover the extra days .
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A user inquired about extending their 60-day visa in Thailand, as they were staying beyond the allowed duration. Community responses clarified that the timing to apply for an extension varies by immigration office, with most allowing applications when there are 30 days or less remaining on the current visa. Some locations, like Koh Samui and Jomtien, restrict applications to the last week of the visa's validity. It's crucial for visa holders to check local office rules, as policies can differ significantly.
Roger **********
59th day.
Stuart *********
@Roger *********
why would you ever leave it that long? They add on the days so it’s irrelevant if you you do it 7, 20 or 30 days prior (if your immigration office allows).
Roger **********
@Stuart ********
, depending on who serves you. Immigration prefer you to wait until the current Visa is finished. Officer at PLok told me this.

Any time in the final week should work. Not before.
Stuart *********
@Roger *********
That’s completely office dependent. Some offices allow 45 days prior to a stamp expiring, most allow 30, but some will insist on 7 days max.
Lyndon ************
It all depends on where you are staying as to which office you use.
Andy **********
What is your location?? Some immigration offices won't let you do it until you have 7 days or less remaining on your current stamp.
Andrea **********
See my post re the same. Just done ours in Krabi.
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Andrea *********
do you have to fill out a TM7 form
Graham ******
@Peter *******
Yes, that's the Extension of Stay application form
Andrea **********
@Graham *****
no form was needed. Copy of passport and visa stamp page, 1 pic, cash and they did it all.
David *********
@Andrea *********
how much cash
Andrea **********
@David ********
1900 the each, then I'm not sure if it was 100tbh for copies and pic as we had ours
David *********
@Andrea *********
so you paid for them to fill the forms out then, 100b is not bad really
Andrea **********
@David ********
yeah, we turned up. Picture copy of passport and page with stamp in and paid 1900. Pay the 100 if not got these. Either way everything is printed out at the counter by the officer. Job done.
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@David ********
I paid 80 baht for a lady to fill the forms out and photocopy my passport very cheap
Brandon ************
At most immigration offices you can apply when you have 30 days or less left on your entry stamp. Koh Samui and Jomtien immigration only allow you to go during your last week.
Trevor *******
@Brandon ***********
I’m sure you know but what ever don’t overstay my plane took off late once and I was arrested as I was about to board what a job that was handcuffs and all but 500 baht later I flew
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
I thought so , I went today and after 2 hours of form filling they said I was in the wrong district office so i don’t want to go through that again and be told I’m too early to apply for the extension visa . Thank you for your reply 🙏
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