I entered Thailand on a 30 day visa exemption at the beginning of March. I decided to apply for an Ed visa and was going to get a 30 day extension at immigration to allow time for the Ed visa process. But after receiving the letter from the MOE you have to go to immigration with at least 15 days left on your visa exemption, and for me that would probably fall on Songkran and once immigration reopens I wouldn’t have 15 days remaining. The school suggested I do a land border run at the beginning of April to get a new 30 day visa exemption, then start the Ed visa application, then get a 30 day extension at immigration until my Ed visa is granted. I’m not so worried about the land border run because it would be my first one ever. My question is whether immigration will give me a 30 day extension if they see two consecutive visa exempt entries. My only other entry was in September 2023 on a 60 day tourist visa which I extended once, then I left the country for 3 months to travel Vietnam. How likely am I to be denied the extension after doing a land border run for a second visa exemption?

Currently in thailand on 30 day free planning on a land crossing to Laos but re entering by air will I get another 30 days by that way of travel thanks

I arrived this week on a 30 day visa exemption, if i leave for a few days will I get a fresh 30 days when i arrive back or will it use my existing stamp? Hoping to leave come back with a fresh 30 days and then extend that before it ends.

Are you only allowed into Thailand twice in a year on a 30 day visa now ?

Looking to submit a request for an extended stay on top of my 30 day visa exemption!

Wondering how long (approximately) it may take to process once all required documentation is submitted ?

T.I .A 🙏🏼

Hi all,

Does anyone know if and what dates immigration will be closed in the Christmas to new year period? My 30 day visa exemption runs on the 27th of December so thinking what day I should go down there to do my 30 day extension. Think I should maybe go on the 23rd?

Thanks for the help!

Jonny

Hi, I am looking for some advice from people who recently applied for a visa extension in Phuket town. I want to know what the deal is regarding proof of accommodation. Is it necessary that you bring that and how do I get the right documents and how do I know if a accommodation can arrange those documents? Now here on a 30 day visa exempt! TIA!

So, I'm guessing I can extend my 30 day visa exemption for a further 30 days? Technically, exemption is not a visa.

Apologies if this question has been asked numerous times. I recently had surgery in Koh Samui so unable to pop over to the immigration office at this time.

I entered Thailand on a 30 day visa exemption (UK passport), which expires in around 2 weeks time. What are the best options for me to prolong my stay?

Going home isn’t an option and I don’t really have a ‘current address’.

P.s I have already used the visa exemption once before when I entered Thailand in January.

Hi all - We are on Koh Chang and have our 30 day visa exemption valid until April 15. We plan to extend this by a further 30 days (regular extension). How soon in advance can you request this extension at the immigration office? Also, does anyone have experience of doing this at the Trat immigration office in Laem Ngop? Thanks!