Every year, the Kingdom of Thailand has been continuously attracting millions of international tourists from all across the globe, making the Thai tourist visa a high demand in many countries. Thai tourist visa is issued to those who wish to enter Thailand for tourism purposes. This type of visa can be valid for either 3 or 6 months and visa holders are permitted to stay in the country, upon arrival, a period of not exceeding 60 days.
Furthermore, those who wish to extend their stay may file for an application for a 30-day extension at any immigration offices in Thailand. Visa extension fee is priced at THB1,900.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Passport or travel document with validity period of at least 6 months following the intended date of departure
- Visa application form
- Recent photograph (4 x 6cm)
- Round trip flight tickets
- Sufficient travel finances (at least 20,000 baht per person and 40,000 baht per family)
Note that consular officers may request for additional documents as deemed necessary. We advise that you contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate on this matter.
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And finally, make sure that you check which option is more applicable for your travel before plunging in with your application. Other alternatives that might be available for you may include visa exemption or visa on arrival to Thailand. Talk to us today if you want to know more about your options.
Hi I’m a Botswana national and I’m currently on a tourist visa I have already done a 30 day extension, I would like to extend my days again is this possible? I’ve read that you need to cross the border and renter however I’ve also been told that they will not allow this to happen based on the fact that we are Botswana nationals and that the if we wish to re enter we need to make an application in our home country is this true? Please advice me on what to do?
Many thanks
If you wish to extend your stay in Thailand beyond the current visa extension you have, you will need to leave the country and apply for another tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in your home country.
Hi, I booked a visa run bus tonight to Penang and they let me down – told me this afternoon that I didn’t have a seat on the bus. My tourist visa has been extended at an immigration office for the 30 days and this expires on 17th. The next visa bus is on Sunday and I’ll get there on the 18th – an overstay. I definately don’t want this and wonder if I can get an extension, on my extension, for 7 days at my local immigration office and leave for Penang then?
You may inquire from the local immigration office if they will allow you an additional extension, otherwise you will have to exit Thailand before your visa expires to avoid the overstay fee.
Hi,
We have a 15 day visa (overland from Laos) and want to extend it by 7 days. How much does this cost?
Thanks
Each visa extension will cost 1,900 THB.
I am a US passport holder and have given a 30 day extension for 1,900 baht. It is my 2nd month here.Can I extend again for another 20 days? How can I stay longer? Please help.
You will need to exit Thailand and re-enter on visa exemption or apply for a tourist visa at the Thai embassy or consulate in a neighboring country should you need more time in Thailand.
Hi, I’m an Irish national. I came overland from Cambodia so I have a 2 week visa. Would I be able to extend the visa in Pattaya?
You may visit an immigration office in Pattaya and apply for a 7-day extension of temporary stay.
Hi! Where we can go to extend our tourist visa. We are in Phangan, Thongsala.
Thank you!
Since there is no immigration office in Koh Phangan, you may get in touch with the immigration office in Koh Samui through their contact information below to inquire about extending your tourist visa.
Surat Thani Checkpoint
39 Amphoe Ko Samui
Changwat Suratthani, 84140
Tel: 0-7742-1069
Fax: 0-7723-6665
Email: [email protected]
Hi I am from the uk and have a 30 visa on arrival. Can I extend this for a further 30 days? If so how? Thanks
You may apply for a 30-day extension of stay at an immigration office near your location in Thailand.
Hello. I Czech republic citizen and I arrived to Thailand via plane and got my 30 day visa. I left country and wont return in the 30day period. But my plan was to come back to Thailand after my 30 day visa expires to get my flight from Bangkok. I planned to cross land International border from Myanmar via on of these checkpoints, Tachileik-Meisai, Myawaddy-Mesauk, Kauthaung-Yannnaung, Hteke-Phunaron. Will it be any trouble to get the 15day visa on the land border when I can show my return ticket back to Europe from Bangkok. Or should I proceed differently to get another visa for entry to Thailand to catch my flight.
If you are able to satisfy the requirements for visa exemption, then you may enter without a visa for 15 days through a land border. Just make sure you show your ticket flying out of Thailand as well as proof of your accommodation for the period of your stay.
I made the mistake of booking my flights for 61 days in Koh Samui with out realizing the tourist visa is for 60 days. Would I be able to get an extension on the visa for one day? If so whats the best way to do this?
Thanks
You may apply for an extension of your tourist visa at an immigration office in Thailand before your visa expires.
My family has a 60 day tourist visa and will be expring soon. What are the requirements needed for visa extension? Is it possible to be changed to non-o since i am holding a work permit?
Kindly contact the immigration office near you to inquire about the visa extension and requirements for changing your visa from a Tourist to Non Immigrant O Visa. You may also visit the link below for some information regarding the above item.
http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=service
Hello! I have Italian passport and I got my on arrival visa for 30 days when I flew from Ha Noi to Bangkok… This visa is expiring next week and I would like to get a 30 days extension visa at Koh Samui’s office. Could you tell me if it is possible? Thank you!
Yes, you may apply for an extension of temporary stay. You must confirm, however if he Koh Samui immigration office issues extensions. Please refer to their contact information below.
Tel: 0-7742-1069
Email: [email protected]
Hello,
My tourist visa expires on the 4th July and I need to extend it for another 30 days. I am currently in Bangkok and intend on visiting the offices today to apply for another 30 days starting from the 4th July. Am I able to do this before my current visa expires?
Many thanks for your help!
Yes, you can apply for an extension at the immigration office as early as 1 week before your current visa expires.
Hi!
This is Varsha Tripathi again. I had just enquired about extending the visa for another 15-20 days. You comment has not been posted as yet. I also wanted another piece of information. I have just come in yesterday, and I have a valid visa for 15 days. How soon can I go to the immigration office to get an extension? Is it possible to go today itself? This would help because I will be busy for next few days in the academic course. Thanks
You can only apply for a 7-day visa extension at an immigration office in Thailand within a week before your visa on arrival expires. Since you plan to stay until July 18, you may need to exit the country and apply for another visa on arrival once you re-enter.
Hi! I am participating in a teaching program at NIST International School. I need to be here for a month or so. I thought I would be able to get a visa on arrival. But when I came in yesterday on the 14th June, I was given only a 15 day visa. Can I get an extension upto the 18th of July, for which I already have return tickets? Please advise me as to who I can contact, the address and phone numbers and what papers I will need to submit. Thank you
You can only apply for a 7-day visa extension at an immigration office in Thailand. Since you plan to stay until July 18, you may need to exit the country and apply for another visa on arrival once you re-enter.
i am Indian Passport holder.I have tourist visa for Thailand maximum can stay(60 days). I want to extend it for next 30 days.Is this possible for extend?
My husband here for Business Visa Non Immigrant he can stay 90 days continously.So can i convert my tourist visa in Dependable visa.Can you please guide me any possibilities so i can extend my visa for 30 more days
You may visit an immigration office near your place of residence in Thailand to request for an extension of stay.
Hello.
I would like to ask about visa extension requirements. I am from Lithuania on tourist visa for two months and it is ending on 1st of July. I want to extend it for another 30 days. I do not have a ticket to fly back yet cos willing to stay for longer so will I be accepted? Where I can get visa application form and photograph or is it provided at the Immigration center? When it is the best time for me to apply and when it is too late?
THANKS.
You may apply for an extension of stay at an immigration office in Thailand. You can proceed to their office the week before your tourist visa expires to ensure that you do not overstay.
You may get a passport photo taken in malls or other photo shops or booths along the road.
Below are the requirements for your reference and the link to the forms available for download.
Download form: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=download
Me and my friend are visiting Thailand on tourist visa. We both hold Indian passports. We have the visa form downloaded from various site since we couldn’t find any forms in this site. Normal standard passport size photograph with white background is there. Do we need any other details. We are about to reach Chiang Mai on the same day to attend the Travel Fair.
Kindly provide information as to what type of visa you are applying for so we could advise of the requirements. Otherwise, you may contact the Thai embassy or consulate to inquire about the requirements needed for the visa you are applying for.
My triple entry tourist visa expires on June 19, I have already done my final extension. Is it possible to extend further or can I leave the country and fly back in for visa on arrival? The reason I want an extension is I’m waiting for a job to start overseas and as yet I don’t have an outward bound flight. They will book last minute. Maybe this will be the problem in obtaining a visa on arrival. No outward bound flight as yet
Once you have processed your final extension, you can no longer extend this further. An option for you is to apply for another tourist visa from a neighboring country or enter on visa exemption depending on your passport.
The immigration officers in Suvarnabhumi Airport put a note in my passport and immigration card showing “CD” what is the meaning of that?
Kindly visit an immigration office and inquire about the note placed in your passport.
Hello!
My name is Leulseged Assefa. I’m a teacher at the International Community School of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I will be traveling to Bangkok to study for my teaching certificate program offered by Teachers College of North Carolina; in Bangkok at NIST international school. This summer, the program takes place from June 12- July 16, 2016 (33 days). I was told that I could apply for Visa on arrival; but now I’m finding out that I can get visa only for 15 days (on arrival).
My questions are:
1) Is it possible to enter the country by applying for 15 days and get extension for 18 more days after; without having to fly out of Bangkok?
2) Can I apply for 33 days (Non-Immigrant Visa) on arrival?
3) If the above two options are not possible; can I apply online through your the nearest embassy, which is Nairobi, Kenya?
4) What other options do I have?
Thank you for you help
We would recommend that you contact the Thai embassy in Nairobi as there is no option to apply for a 33 day visa on arrival. They would be able to provide you the best visa option based on the purpose of your travel.
Normally, applications can only be done in person or through mail depending on the Thai embassy where you apply. Please also contact them as well to inquire if it is possible for you to apply online.
I come to Thailand by arrival visa for Medical check up at Bangkok hospital. Now I need to stay more than 14 days so, I need to know that do you have any cheaper plan for medical purpose and what I need to apply for visa extension.
Pls
You may apply for a visa extension for up to 7 days at an immigration office near you or at the Chaengwattana Immigration Office in Bangkok. Please see their information below.
Tel : 0-2141-9889
Office hour: Mon-Fri 8:30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 16:30
Location :
The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty, B Building, Floor 2 (South Zone)
Chaengwattana Road (Soi 7) , Laksi , Bangkok 10210
As for cheaper medical plans, kindly inquire from other hospitals in Bangkok if they are able to provide such information.
Hello I wanted to get a 90 day tourist visa,but my schedule flight leaves tomorrow how long does it take to get a tourist visa?so I can extend my flight departure of buy another ticket to the United states.
The duration of visa processing depends on the Thai embassy or consulate where you apply. Please note that there is only a 60-day tourist visa which you can extend at an immigration office in Thailand.
We would suggest that you contact the Thai embassy or consulate where you wish to apply to inquire about their processing time.
We are staying in Thailand for 38 days (the last 8 days in koh samui). where can we go to get an extension to our 30 day tourist visa whilst there and how does it work?
You may apply for an extension of stay at the immigration office in Koh Samui. You just need to bring your passport with the accomplished form and pay the 1,900THB fee.
Below are the details of the immigration office for your reference.
Address: 39 Amphoe Ko Samui
Changwat Suratthani
84140
Telephone: 0-7742-1069
Email: [email protected]
I’m visiting Thailand for 32 days, I’m from Britain so my passport has 30 days visa anyway, how to I go about extending it for the extra 2 days? I’m currently in Australia
Once you enter Thailand, you will be given an entry stamp allowing you to stay in Thailand for a maximum of 30 days without a visa. You may then apply for an extension of stay at a local immigration office once you arrive in Thailand.