Will I get a 45-day extension if I wait to extend my 30-day visa until October 1st?

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September 21, 2022

2 years ago

Jamal **********

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Hi, I’ve entered thailand on a regular 30 day visa on arrival, which expires 8th October (AU passport). Looking at the recent news, is it right that if I wait until 1st October to do my extension, I will be granted a 45 day, not 30 day extension?

Cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user with a 30-day visa on arrival in Thailand asks whether delaying their extension until October 1st will grant them a 45-day extension, based on recent news. Commenters clarify that while the entry period for visa exemptions will increase from 30 to 45 days starting October 1st, the actual extension remains at 30 days regardless of when it's requested.

Tod *********

Okay, ONE TIME, listen up people,

The ENTRY time on a visa exempt or visa waiver entry stamp will go from 30 to 45 days starting October 1st and running until March 31st,

The EXTENSION time for people on a 45 day visa exempt entry will be 30 <- (that's THIRTY) days just like it always has been.

The rule change they made is the only pertaining to the ENTRY period.

2 years ago

Ken ********

You have a visa exempt stamp in your passport I assume. From what I've read only your first stamp is 45 days from October 1 the extension is still 30 days to get 45 days visa exemption you'd had to leave and come back in

2 years ago

Mel ******

Uk passport I’m wondering the same will it be 45 days extension or stay at 30 days

2 years ago

Mel ******

@James *******

Thankyou so much for your help

2 years ago

James ********

@Mel *****

I think I have answered your question. If you have any more questions please make a new Post. Thank you

2 years ago

Mel ******

@James *******

so I should get a 60 visa before we travel ! Many thanks

2 years ago

James ********

@Mel *****

if you enter Visa exempt you will be stamped in for 45 days plus one 30 day extension of stay available for1l 1900 Thai baht at local Thai immigration office. Total stay = 75 days

You can get a Thai tourist visa before you fly to Thailand... gets you 60 days on arrival plus 30 days extension of stay = 90 Days

Mel ******

uk passport

Mel ******

arrive 23 nov till feb 19th 90 days total

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