When should I apply for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand if I entered with a visa exemption?

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Sep 23, 2022

2 years ago

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Dear All, I arrived on the 16th with visa exempt (US) and my passport had Oct 15th stamped on it. In order to maximize my stay, when should I apply for the 30 days visa extension? Do I need to apply in Bangkok or can I wait until I arrived to Chiangmai early next month? Thank you in advance.

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The user is seeking advice on the timing and location for applying for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand, having arrived with a visa exemption. The comments clarify that the arrival day counts as day one for the visa exemption and confirm that the user can apply for the extension in Chiang Mai rather than Bangkok.

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Willem ****

You can wait till CM. You can extend anywhere you actually stay at that moment.

2 years ago

Alan ******

By the way, the day you arrive is day1, so the stamp is correct, if you had any doubts.

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