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Will I be able to extend my 30-day visa exemption in Thailand after the reversion from 60 days to 30 days?
When visa exempt finally reverts to 30 days. Can you still get a 30 day extension?
Answer summary
The recent discussion centers around Thailand reverting the visa exemption duration from 60 days back to 30 days, effective from September 15, 2026. As per the comments, it is expected that travelers will still be able to apply for a 30-day extension on their visa-exempt entry, based on past practices. However, there's confusion among the community regarding the rules and requirements for extensions, with some suggesting that extensions can cost around ฿1900 and are subject to approval based on individual circumstances such as travel history. Some commenters advise that applying for a tourist visa before arrival may be more beneficial. The situation remains dynamic as visa policies can change frequently.
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Michael **********
Starting in 2 weeks, down to 30 days.
David **********
Omg. YES
MD *******
Yes
Franky **********
Probably 15 September
Greg ***********
The change from 60 to 30 days has been published in the Royal Gazette today, as of August 31. It will be in effect 15 days later, by September 15.
Keep in mind only 60 countries remain from the former 93 countries whose citizens are elegible for visa-exempt entry.
Keep in mind only 60 countries remain from the former 93 countries whose citizens are elegible for visa-exempt entry.
Jonathan **********
Definitely maybe…
Allan ******
It this time everyone not sure but with the thai bhat currency not having a great exchange then I think they will hold of as its very week just now
Albert ********
I think you will find its in place now
Chris ******
Certainly that is the expectation. Thailand keeps changing things though.
Stephen *********
It's changing next month
Danny *********
Don’t worry wait five minutes and the rules will change
Man ***********
Rules are set to be broken. There’s a way when there’s a rule.
Matthew *********
It's no big deal. Japan and Vietnam and Malaysia and many Asian countries over 90 days. It's Thailand being friendly to help tourism to other countries. They are proud of their low economy and decline in tourism. There was article a month or two back by a gov official and he challenged the law makers to prove their calculation that crime will go down and bring in guality tourist. They have no facts.
Brunski ****
Matthew Plymale Viet is not 90 days you get two weeks for Christ sake. I mean, I don't know what special dispensation you get with your nationality, but it's 2 weeks as far as on arrival. You can of course apply for other kinds of tourist feeders.
Stephen ******
I land in Thailand on the 4th sept but staying for 40 days . How do I go about getting an extension visa to cover my holiday if they are reverting back to a 30 day visa ?
Mike ************
Stephen Paul The 4th you will still get 60 days.
It hasn’t changed yet.
It hasn’t changed yet.
Phil ******
Its 30 days in 14 days
John *********
Its not guaranteed, depends on your travel history etc
Rick*****
What happens if the 30 day visa free entry is abolished 1 day before you arrive and have had no time to apply for a 60 day visa?
Gary ********
Rickski23, if so, get an extension at your nearest Immigration Office. ฿1900.
Mike ************
Rickski23 They announced it months ago.
And when published it is still 14 days till it will be implemented
And when published it is still 14 days till it will be implemented
John *********
Rickski23 doesn't make sense, its still 60 days visa exemption until it reverts to 30 days (if it happens, has to be published in the Royal Gazette before its official..keep your eyes peeled
John *******
OPI'm UK citizen, going in November with a 60 day tourist visa which I'll extend by 30 days then a a trip to Penang for a few days then, hopefully, a 30 day visa exempt with a 30 day extension. I don't do UK winters. These will be the only visa exempt plus extensions in the last 2 years
Steve *******
John Burch You'd be better off with a multi entry Tourist Visa. What you're planning is basically what it's designed for
Olly *******
Spelling, punctuation and grammar go a long way in helping you try and explain what you want to say or ask mate.
Gary ******
Who knows, it’s Thailand . They are determined to destroy their tourism
Brunski ****
Gary Free oh really, it was 30 days for a long time before, it has been only 60 days on arrival Visa exempt only in the last couple of years due to aim of improving the Covid effects. Don't get your knickers in a knot.
Gary ******
In case you don’t realise, tourism is way down in Thailand, the 60 days free exemption allows people like me to leave the Australian winter and travel through out Thailand and support the Thai economy, cabinet approved a change back to 30 days in May , but it still has not been published in the Royal Gazette as yet , so it’s very hard to plan a holiday in Thailand atm , that is hurting their tourism, just make a decision, but going back to 30 is not a smart move, there is so many people like me who enjoy the 60 days, and my money is happily spent in Thailand, but I am prepared to take it elsewhere.
And I’m a man , so I don’t wear nickers , but I don’t know about you .
People are untitled to their opinion
And I’m a man , so I don’t wear nickers , but I don’t know about you .
People are untitled to their opinion
Wolf ******
It depends how many time you ask for extension 30 days.
Some people reports you get the 2nd time only 7 days; don't know if they calculate on a yearly base (calendar or rolling on year).
Some people reports you get the 2nd time only 7 days; don't know if they calculate on a yearly base (calendar or rolling on year).
Robert ***************************
No more don’t come
Bob **********
Yes you’ll be able to extend it for 30 more
Arnold **********
15th September
Robert ******
100% guaranteed you can bank on it 555
Paul ********
Not showing in Gazette at time of my post here but of course could happen at any time
Miroslav **********
Very probably from 15.9.2026 will be 30 days unfortunately.
Some info from embassy.
Some info from embassy.
Peter ********
Yes you can. But cheaper and easier to apply for a 60 day tourist visa online.
Angelo ***********
Yes.
BigPoppa********
If you're already there for 42 days and have 60 days stamped in passport, would you still need to get a further 30 days if it does change??
Kim *********
BigPoppaPump1963 the stamp in your passport tells you when you must leave of course.
Robert ******
BigPoppaPump1963 you have whatever stamped in your passport no matter when it changes.
63 great year to be born wasn't it 🤙🏼
63 great year to be born wasn't it 🤙🏼
BigPoppa********
Robert Nman yeah very good.... Don't remember much though 😀
Robert ******
BigPoppaPump1963 😅 I'm still trying to eat the same way 😂✌🏼
David ************
Just wait 3 months it be back too 60 days 👍🤣
Rosie *******
David Sutherland I believe that.
Collywobble **********
David Sutherland well maybe in 6 months after fall in tourist numbers..hope sooner tho
Fred ******
Collywobble Thomason Not a chance. The PM and the head of Immigration are both extremely xenephobic and anti-tourist. Maybe in the future if the Thai people stop electing these backward-thinking ex-military. They couldn't care less about the people in the tourist industry.
Collywobble **********
Fred Aker well the thai govt been military for long time but were mostly pragmatic.....the thais did elect progressives but sadly were not allowed to govern.......🥹
Rob *******
I have already paid for my flight and condo for December and Thailand needs to stop with the bull 💩 make it 90 days with background criminals checks 30 days before arrival. Yes let keep the scumbags in their own country as no one wants drama.
Lisa *********
@Rob ******
you can't possibly dictate your opinions to a Kingdom & expect them to be respected! Enjoy what Thailand has to offer, not bitch about what it doesn't!Marianne ********
@Rob ******
Get a SETV or a Non-O if you are 50+ years of age.
Marike **************
@Rob ******
just get a tourist evisa. So easy.
Johan_B*******
2 days ago, few people posted that the bills to revert the visa exemption have been completely signed off, and expected to be announced at Royal Gazette by August 31, midnight time. And shall take the full effect within 15 days.
We'll see it soon in few more hours.
We'll see it soon in few more hours.
Cale *******
Yes
Will ************
Yes expect it to be Gazetted imminently.
Gerar ********
Depends on your country but normally yes.
Petrov ********
Yes you can extend 30 days plus 7 but have to pay for every extension 1900 bat. So total can extend 37 days .
Marianne ********
Petrov Petrov The 7 day isn't exactly a extension, it's more a "Get your shit sorted and GTFO" rejection of a extension. :P
Petrov ********
Marianne Holmen Yes this is correct but can ask before just to ask.
Petrov ********
Marianne Holmen Yes this true but usually they give. You can going to speak with then one week before your stamp expire 95 % they will give you. I was in situation like this they say: They say you do not have rights to extend any more but if want can give you 7 days will cost 1900 bat. Better leave the country and come back.
Maksym ***********
Petrov Petrov 7 days in this stamp starts from day of issue. You should come in the last day. 😅
Petrov ********
For any kind of visa you can get 7 days if you can not extend any more. Visa on arrival, family visa, visa extension. They do not tell that if you going to ask they will give you.
Graham ******
Petrov Petrov the 7 days to get out of Thailand stamp is not guaranteed, you could be told to leave immediately
Gary *******
Yes
Marianne ********
Quite likely.
It was possible before, so I don't see why they wouldn't let it be possible when it reverts back to what it was before.
It was possible before, so I don't see why they wouldn't let it be possible when it reverts back to what it was before.
Lindsay ******
They change rules all the time!
Kim *********
Lindsay Wyse nonsense
Lindsay ******
Ok I was told different in bar in jomtien
Todd ********
Lindsay Wyse how many drinks did the bloke have already? 🤣🤣
Scott ********
Bloke down the pub told ya so it must be true, Lindsay Wyse
Lindsay ******
I was told you need money in Thai bank and
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every month deposited not sure if it's true?Marianne ********
Lindsay Wyse That is completely unrelated to the visa exemption changes.
The 65k requirement is for the the extension of stay based on retirement.
But the transfer-method can only be done on the 2nd year.
The 65k requirement is for the the extension of stay based on retirement.
But the transfer-method can only be done on the 2nd year.
Dave ***********
Lindsay Wyse pls share some of these rules that were implanted and changed?
Marianne ********
Lindsay Wyse No they don't.
Bonnie *******
Won't you also have to have an onward ticket and how can you do that with an extension?
Keith ************
Bonnie Smith just change flight cost you extra i always do it
Bruce ************
Bonnie Smith Called refundable tickets.
Jenn *********************
Bruce W Herrier that’s an expensive way to extend - you don’t have to show onward ticket
Never have
You can go to immigration office and extend it
Never have
You can go to immigration office and extend it
Bonnie *******
Newfarang 57 you are missing the point. How can you get in the country with an exit date past your visa free entry time?
Newfarang ****
Bonnie Smith you don’t have to produce an onward ticket to apply for a 30 day extension.
Bonnie *******
@Jenn ********************
we had to have an onward ticket last time we came into Thailand.Marianne ********
Bonnie Smith You extend, and end up not using your onward ticket. :P
Peter *********
Will be a long time yet before they revert to 30 days
Pål *********
@Peter ********
not happen yet.
Christian ********
@Peter ********
wrong expectation. Today in the gazette. It is in 15 Days.Marianne ********
Christian Vogler It's not been Gazetted yet.
Thomas **************
It’s going in In the next 24 hours
Thomas **************
September 15 the 30 visa begins went in the Gazette today
Lisa *********
@Thomas *************
thank you
Jeff *************
@Thomas *************
did you see it or just read a post on FBThomas **************
What part of it was on TV earlier didn’t you understand 👍
Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
Hasn't been Gazetted yet.Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
I can tell time. I can not read minds on where I am supposed to look below. A post is a comment on this thread?
A post is a new post in the group?
I can't see anything relevant anywhere in either of those.
And I have tried sorting the posts and comments all the possible ways.
But you do you, boo.
I'll stick to what the Gazette website says.
Not saying it won't be today, just saying it hasn't been *yet*.
The website is the official Gazette. So until it appears there, it is not officially Gazetted.
Thomas **************
Sorry if you’re obviously not intelligent enough to tell time I’m definitely finished answering your questions
Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
I still don't know what you mean by "post below"Post below what? where?
Link the actual post.
Thomas **************
It was on TV earlier because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it’s not true 🤦
Thomas **************
look at the times on the post then 🤦 couldn’t you tell the time on the post 😬
Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
Also, I am looking at the website for the Royal Gazette, and there is no mention of it, yet. It may come today, but as of writing this, there is nothing.
There are currently 6 things Gazetted today, none of them mention anything to do with Visas, Visa Exemptions and Immigration as far as I can tell.
Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
Saying "post below" is absolutely useless as different people get different priority of posts.Thomas **************
It’s in the gazette Read the post below 👍
Marianne ********
@Thomas *************
Below post?Thomas **************
See below post
Julian *********
Mai chai
Marianne ********
@Julian ********
What makes you say that?Julian *********
Marianne Holmen people are no longer allow
Please go for Vietnam
Please go for Vietnam
Jenn *********************
Marianne Holmen because no one knows
Marianne ********
@Jenn ********************
Makes no sense to assume they won't just go back to how it was before. And extensions were allowed before .
Ed *************
Yes
Joolz *******
Yes
Iri *******
Who knows
John **********
Yes you can
Ant ***********
Yes
David ***********
yes
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