When should I apply for a 30-day extension for my 60-day tourist visa that expires on December 3rd?

Nov 7, 2021
3 years ago
Stephen *********
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My 60 day tourist visa runs out 3dec, when should i ask for a 30 day extension?
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You can apply for a 30-day extension of your 60-day tourist visa when you have 30 days or less remaining on your current visa stamp. Some offices in Thailand may even allow applications when you have up to 45 days left. Applying early does not result in losing any time, as the extension is added to your current expiration date.
Tod *********
most offices allow you to apply for the regular 30 day extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp (some Chiang Mai, Phuket, Buriram, Bangkok) allow you to do it when you have 45 days or less left on your stamp.

There is no down side to going early they add the regular 30 day extension to the expiration date you have now so you don't lose any time going early
Ashley *********
@Tod ********
What documents do you need for the extension?
Tod *********
There is no one size fits all list
@Ashley ********
so you wanna narrow down what one of the over 70 offices you might be using?
Ashley *********
@Tod ********
It would be Khon Kaen
Benjamin ******
@Ashley ********
I deleted some comments about the process of getting a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, which is a completely different extension of stay.

Expect to be asked the following:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

5. 1,900 THB processing fee.

However, each immigration office may ask for different documents. Khon Kaen has a Facebook Page and a website.

Khon Kaen Immigration Office Website:
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Khon Kaen Immigration Office Facebook Page:
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The specific requirements may be listed on their website or facebook page.
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Wow, thank you very much for all that. Would the Notification of Residence exist if it is the address I gave to immigration on my arrival card when I came into the country?
Benjamin ******
@Ashley ********
No it would not. The TM30, the Notification of Residence, requires the property owner to complete a form no later then 1 business day after you reside on the property.
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Thanks, I didn't realise that was needed on top of me giving that address on arrival.
Benjamin ******
@Ashley ********
When you say "address on arrival", is this the address you'd write down on the TM.6 arrival/ departure card?
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Yes, the one we get on the plane
Benjamin ******
@Ashley ********
Sadly, that won't log you into the TM30 system 🙁
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Mind, the house is in my brother's wife's name and I doubt she would know what to do!
Benjamin ******
@Ashley ********
Ask Khon Kaen immigration what they require for the TM30 and if you can self-file the TM30
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Ok, thanks
Ashley *********
@Benjamin *****
Ok, thanks, good to know.
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