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,
We have booked a hotel in Phuket and it is already paid for and we cannot cancel or amend he booking, but it means that we will be staying one day over our tourist visa. We don’t want to pay 1900b to extend for 30 days as we don’t need it. Is there another option?
Thanks so much,
Lorna
Your another option is to overstay your visa for 1 day. You will pay 500 baht overstay fine at the airport when you take your flight out of Thailand.
Hello can I get my normal 28 day tourist visa from Australia, then apply for a 60-day extension in Pattaya? Or do I apply in Australia for a extended tourist visa and then in Thailand apply for a 30 days extension?
It should be application for a tourist visa of 60 days in Australia and apply for the extension of 30 days in Pattaya. It cannot be the other way around.
How many extensions can I get on a tourist visa per year?
It will be 1 extension at a time. And you can get an extension for as long as you have a valid tourist visa issued by the embassy.
Hi bro,
I am a Pakistani national. I just got married in Thailand. My wife is Thai. My tourist visa of 2 months will be expired in 5 days. I want to register my marriage in Thai and apply for further extension on the base of marriage. But I need time. I will get my unmarried letter from Pakistan on 24. Then I need to give to Pakistani embassy Bangkok for attestation after that I will be able to register marriage. It needs time. If I take 7 days extension to complete my registration process, so would I be able to get non O or any kind of extension after 7 days base of my marriage certificate?
You are able to extend your tourist visa stamp for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Hi! I entered on visa on arrival; entry date 21 August and departure before 4 September. I want to extend my stay for 7 days.
Questions:
1. can I submit application on 25 August?
2. What is address of visa on arrival in Bangkok?
Please call the immigration call center at 1111 and check your options.
Hi my flight got cancelled resulting in me over staying my 30 day visa by 3 days this being the next available flight that I can get on with my airline.
You can pay the overstay fine of 500 baht per day at the airport on the day you take your new flight.
Hi, I’m Swiss and I have a 30-day on arrival visa. How many times can I extend it? Can I come before the last date or on date? What fo I need to bring with? Many thanks
You can only extend it once and the extension is good for 30 days. After that, you must leave Thailand and then you can re enter as soon as you want. You will get a new 30-day visa exemption stamp at the airport.
I’m Israeli and I have 30 days visa. I want to stay 40 days it mean I need more 10 days. How can I do it?
You are able to extend this 30-day visa exemption stamp for another 30 days at the local immigration office. For the extension, you just have to submit one passport size photo (4cm x 6cm) with white background and pay the fee of 1,900 Thai baht.
Good day! If arrival in airport is at 19:30 of 12 November and departure at 7:45 a.m. of 27 November, can I apply for visa on arrival.
That is 1 day longer than the allowable stay for visa on arrival. I suggest that you apply for a proper tourist visa from the Thai embassy or you may change your departure to November 26th.
Me and my Friend are in Laos and want a 60 day visa to Thailand or at least a 15 day one on arrival by land then a 30 day extension. Is this possible to do at the embassy in Bangkok? If so how long does it take to process?
You need to do it at the Thai embassy in Laos. You cannot do the application in Bangkok. If you are US, Canada or UK nationals, you may enter the border without visa and you will receive 30-day stamp. You can extend this stamp for another 30 days at local immigration office.
Hi,
My husband is on 60-day tourist visa. It is going to expire in a few days. He went to the immigration office in Si Racha this morning to extend it, but he was told that he needs to ask the landlord of our condo to go with him to be able to extend his visa, which I find really absurd. How on earth are we going to do that?
Can you please help? Is this a requirement?
The requirement differs from one immigration office to another. If you are unable to ask your landlord to visit the immigration office with your husband, you may inquire if they will accept your lease agreement with a copy of your landlord’s ID card.
I’m currently en route to the Govt Center for Immigration in Bangkok. I’m trying to extend my 15 day land visa-on-arrival to 30 days. Which immigration offices can I do this at, as the office I’m going to is going to close at 4:00pm? I leave tonight for Koh Phangan, so cannot come back at a later time.
A 15-day visa on arrival can only be extended for another 7 days. If you are unable to apply for an extension at the Chaengwattana Immigration office in Bangkok, you may visit an immigration office in your next destination before your current visa expires.
I will be traveling to Thailand for the birth of my child with my Thai fiancé. I will be applying for a 60 day Tourist Visa. I will be staying for 62 days. Is there a Visa that I can get to cover the 62 days.
In your case, you can apply for the 60-day tourist visa and once you arrive in Thailand, apply for a 30-day extension.
I am a Pakistani national. I got entry for 60 days. I have still 15 days left but need to know can I get one month extension? If yes, so what are the requirements?
The maximum visa extension you can apply for based on your passport is 7 days. Below are the general requirements for the visa extension.
1. Application form TM.7 (application must be made in person)
2. Copy of applicant’s passport
3. Photo 4 x 6 cm. (not older than 6 months)
4. Application fee 1,900 Baht.
4. Application fee 1,900 Baht.
My visa says I should enter BEFORE 7 SEPTEMBER. When is the last day I can enter?
You can enter until September 6 otherwise, you can no longer use your visa.
I am travelling to Thailand for 23 days. And I have been given a visa on arrival for 15 days and have taken an extension for 7 more days but I have realized later that I want 1 day more extension. Please suggest me. Thank you
You will need to obtain another visa if you plan to stay beyond the period granted on your visa extension. Otherwise, you must leave the country before your visa expires to avoid being charged for overstaying.
How many times can we apply for extension visa?
You can apply for a visa extension once.
Hi,
My name is Michael from Nigeria. I live in Hamburg Germany. I want to visit Thailand for 10 days on holidays. What is the requirements for me to obtain a visa?
Kindly contact the Thai consulate in Hamburg to inquire about the requirements for a tourist visa.
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hamburg
Address: Königlich Thailändisches Honorargeneralkonsulat Hamburg
An der Alster 85
20099 Hamburg
Tel: (040) 24 83 9 to 11
I’m Brazilian and my tourist visa is finishing! I know how to proceed to get a new visa, but I heard some rumors that will change the law here in Thailand on 12 August, and even if a foreign go out to another country and take new tourist visa and come back to Thailand, can have big problem, the immigration not allow to get in to Thailand again! This information is true?
Kindly verify the information with Thai immigration. Unless this is official information from Thai immigration then it should not be a problem for you to enter Thailand as long as you have the appropriate visa for your trip.
Hi I’m an Australian citizen with a 60 day visa and need to get a 30 day extension do I have to come into your office to get an extension
You will need to visit an immigration office near your current location in Thailand to apply for the 30-day extension.
Can you extend a 30 day visa exemption?
Depending on the passport that you used upon entry into Thailand, you can apply for an extension of 7 or 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand.
1. I want to extend my visa in Chang Mai. Can i have the address of the immigration office?
2. I enter Thailand through the land border of Laos. I have 15 days visa and my flight back home is after 40 days. I understood I can extend my visa for 30 days on the immigration. Is it correct?
Kindly refer below to the address of the immigration office in Chiang Mai.
71 Moo 3 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
50200
A 15-day visa can only be extended for another 7 days. If you need to stay in Thailand for a longer period, you may apply for a visa through a Thai embassy or consulate in a neighboring country.
Is it possible for me to extend my family’s visa without them coming to the immigration department with me?
Kindly contact the immigration office where you plan to apply for the visa extension to inquire if they will allow this as it depends from one office to another.
I am on a 60-day tourist visa with a US passport. Can I get a 30 day extension in Bangkok?
You may apply for the extension at the immigration office in Chaengwattana. You may refer to the information below should you need to contact their office.
Address: The Govenment Complex, Chaengwattana, Bangkok
Tel: 0 2141 9953