Why can't I apply for a visa extension more than 5 days before it expires in Thailand?

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January 8, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just tryed to get my visa extension. 

Got to many days left to run..

Come back when you have 5 days or less. Shame cos the office was empty. 

Only me .

Gave me a form and stuck my photo on it for me.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user encountered an issue attempting to extend their visa in Thailand, being told they could only apply when 5 days or less remained on their visa. This sparked a discussion among others who shared similar experiences at different immigration offices, highlighting a common rule that extensions are typically only accepted in the last week before the visa expires.

Oscar ******************

I did the last extension in Mae Hong Son three weeks before expire, no problem.

7 years ago

Oscar ******************

You never know, today is ok and who knows next time, 555...

7 years ago

Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

O Well get it when you can.. 555

7 years ago

Oscar ******************

Yep.

7 years ago

Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Different rules on extension here and there it seems.

7 years ago

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Tony *********

Brad *********

I've had the same experience in Jomtien, must wait until the last 5 days to request a 30 day extension.

7 years ago

Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Only went in on the of chance...

Well news to the group.

7 years ago

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Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Leaving for chiang mai day after tomorrow.

I'll go into khon kaen on the way back to Bangkok nice immigration office there went there 2 years ago.

Another good place to get a extension.

7 years ago

Mark ********

Go CM office after lunch

7 years ago

Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I've read its busy tod and I'm on a lazy days trip

7 years ago

Tod *********

chiang mai is good (but BUSY) and they let you get extensions when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Pascal ********

Same in kanchanaburi, only accept you in the last week before stamp expire. And the next visit, wich they give you the date, is always one month, but then they let you come back the next day because bkk is not ready with your papers ...

7 years ago

Tony *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

That's what i thought tod.

But a good place to get a extension if anyone else is coming here it was empty

7 years ago

Tod *********

Now that is strange because most offices let you do it when you have 30 days or less left on the current stamp. :/

Sorry about that :(

7 years ago

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Tod *********

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