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When should I apply for a 30-day extension for my METV expiring on January 19?

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Dec 27, 2025
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My METV will expire Jan. 19. On what date is best to get a 30 day extension? I am on my first 60 day entry as of right now.
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To obtain a 30-day extension for your METV expiring on January 19, it is advisable to apply towards the end of your current 60-day entry, ideally between days 53 to 59. Alternatively, flying out of Thailand and re-entering may grant you a new 60-day stamp.
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Why dont you fly out and back in before jan 19 you will get full 60 day stamp.

Most places can apply extension now some have to be only 7 days before. Depends where you are
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You can only get your 30 days extension towards the end of your current 60 day

Ie: days 53-59 make sense
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Jan ******************
Don’t you bother reading the answers you already received some time ago in the other group. It’s simply not possible to give a more exact or precise explanation than the one you were already given back then.
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