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When is the correct time to apply for a visa extension in Thailand?

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Aug 11, 2023
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Gardar ***************************
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When is correct time to apply extension on your visa, day you supposed to travel out or the day before?
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You can apply for a visa extension in Thailand at most immigration offices when you have 30 days or less remaining on your visa. Some offices, like those in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, may allow applications up to 45 days prior to your visa expiration. It is advisable not to wait until the last day, as this poses risks and complications.
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Nigel *********
The extension is added on to your current admitted until date and doesn't start on the day it's issues so no need to wait till last minute
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 Aaah thank you for the information 😁so it doesn't matter when I go to immigration they will add that automatically so it adds up to 90
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Stuart *********
Depends on the office you are using. Some like Bangkok or Chiang Mai allow 45 days prior to your entry stamp expiring. Most allow 30 days. Some like Samui or Jomtiem will not process an extension less than 7 days.
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 Khon Kaen office
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@Gardar **************************
 Sorry no clue on that office. Perhaps others here have experience or ask in a local Facebook group for that area.
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 ok thank you
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Brandon ************
You don't say what kind of visa so cannot accurately answer the question.

In general you can apply for an extension at most immigration offices when you have 30 days or less left.

Waiting until you're on the last day or the day before is a terrible idea.
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@Brandon ***********
 tourist visa single entry. But my plan is I'm flying out after 89 days
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@Gardar **************************
 then the 30 day rule still applies at most offices. But for tourism extension Jomtien office and Koh Samui office will only let you apply when you have about 1 week left.
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 so let's day 53 days go to the office in Khon Kaen and they apply extension? So I get my 90 days and not overstay 🤔 or will I only get 83 days then total
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 in Khon Kaen you can go apply 30 days before.
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 the time will be added to the end. You won't lose any days
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 thank you for the information 😊
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 90 days
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 Thank you
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