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 am due to fly to Krabi tomorrow. We currently have flights booked back to uk for the 18th of March but are hopefully going to extend these to beginning of April. This would take us over the 30day visa. How much would it be to extend for another 1-2 weeks? How long does it take?
Thank you
You are able to extend the 30-day 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. This is a same-day process.
Hi.
I arrive in Bangkok in 5 days. Do I have to have proof of onward travel? I am backpacking and hoping to extend my 30 day visa to a 60 day visa once I arrive. Is all of this possible when I get there?
Yes, there is a random check at the airport for a proof of onward travel. I suggest for you to book a flight of Thailand within 30 days and you can easily change or rebook the flight if you decided to extend your stay.
I came to Thailand with a 60 day tourist visa which expires 5th March but am not flying back to the UK till the 16th march so need to extend my visa. Where is the Bangkok office that I should go to to apply to extend this? Thanks
You are able to extend this 30-day 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 am looking to stay in Thailand for 6 weeks and there for apply for a visa extension at the embassy on arrival to cover the extension. After travelling Vietnam and Cambodia we are hoping to come back over to Thailand to the islands. Is it possible to re-enter with another visa and how do I get this approved?
Yes, you are able to re enter Thailand. You can do the same routine as the first trip. You enter and you are given 30 days entry stamp and then you apply for 30 days extension at local immigration office. Please bear in mind that you can just do this routine 2 to 3 times.
Hello:
I am an Australian who flew into Thailand to spend 28 days in Phuket. Although those 28 days are not over yet, I will need to stay a few more additional days. Definitely less than 14. How difficult is this to arrange? What documents are needed? What is the cost? Thank you!
You are able to extend this stamp for another 30 days at the local immigration office in Phuket. 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. It will be completed within the day.
Hi there,
I came to Thailand last week and got the visa on arrival for 30 days. I’m currently in the Thai islands. I would like to stay in the islands until March 30th. Where do I have to go or what do I have to do to get the visa?
You may visit the nearest immigration office to apply for an extension to your stay.
Hi, I am a resident in the UAE, but I hold a Palestinian passport issued from Lebanon. If I apply to a visa to Thailand from the Thai consulate or embassy in the UAE, will I get a visit visa for 10 days?
Please contact the Thai Embassy in UAE directly for information regarding your concern.
Hi I have been in Thailand for 30 days and extended 30 days and again 7 days and need 2 extend another 2 months what is the best option for me?
It’s best that you apply for a tourist visa if you wish to stay in Thailand for an extended period of time. You may apply for the visa at the Thai Embassy in a neighboring country of Thailand if going back to your home country is not a practicable option.
My 60 day tourist visa is about to finish up and I wish to stay in Thailand for longer – probably 4-6 more months. What do I do?
You will need to apply for a new tourist visa. If it’s an option for you to go back to your home country, then you may be able to obtain a 6 months tourist visa. If not, then you may apply for the single entry (2-month) tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in a neighboring country of Thailand.
Hi, we travel to Thailand on the 23rd feb and originally believed that we can get a 30 day visa on arrival via land as this is what the uk embassy advise on their website. Is this still the case. If not can I extend it for another 14 days? I have my flight to England booked for the 23rd march.
Many thanks
Eve
Depending on your nationality, you may be permitted to stay in Thailand for 30 days. If you need to extend it for few more days which is less than 30 days, then you may visit the nearest immigration office and apply for an extension.
Hello! I am currently in Thailand. Upon arrival, I was given a 30 day visa. I am wishing to extend my stay for another 2-3 months. What is my best and cheapest option for extension?
You can only extend your stay in Thailand for up to 1 month, then after the extension is over, your option is to leave the country and come back to obtain a new entry stamp which can be extended again at the immigration office.
Hi there – I’ve just completed a second visa exemption extension (with a trip out of the country in the middle) – can you let me know how many times i can do this?
thanks
If an alien has been entering Thailand without a visa for quite a number of times already The issuance of visa exemption stamp is at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Hi, I am in Thailand on a triple entry 6 month visa and do a “visa run” every 60 days. My question is, do I or my girlfriend have to register my address with immigration?
thank you,
jp.
There’s no need for you to register your address with the immigration office in order to be permitted to use your triple-entry tourist visa. However, make sure that you have document as proof of your address in Thailand in case you will be asked to show one when you do visa run.
Is the visa extension applicable for walk in visa as I’m Malaysian passport holder?
Yes, you may go to the immigration office any time for as long as your visa is still valid if you wish to apply for an extension.
I am french citizen under tourist visa for 2 months and the visa is already nearly 1 month over. As I arrived on 23 of January,
I would like to get 1 month extension.
What exactly are the documents I need to get this extension?
KOP KHUN MAC KRAP
You will need to bring your passport, photo (passport-size) and the extension fee of THB 1,900.
Hello,
I am a Danish citizen passing over the land border to Thailand. I am going on a planned tour with G-adventure, that takes me through Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore – but all by land. I intend to be in Thailand for ca. 25 days. Because I am entering through a land border, I will only get 15 days, therefore I will need an extension of my visa. I do not possess a flight ticket because I am traveling with G-adventure, but can this be proof enough to receive the extension?
Thank you! Cheers
Yes, you may show to them your itinerary or any document as proof of your planned trips.
dear sir,
i need soms information soon i will travel dubai to sri lanka singpore malaysia i have this all country visa but i want to go also thailand today i will make plan also go thailand i dont have much time to go thailand embassy about my visa your embassy take few week to do visa.please let me know what can i do and also tell me any other opation to apply online thailand visa right know i am in pakistan i will go dubai after 4 days.
You will need to apply for and obtain the visa before coming to Thailand. Please contact the Thai Embassy regarding your concern.
Hi sir,
I have tourist visa from 12/12/2015 to 12/3/2016 and I enter Thailand on 6/1/2016 and I left on 16/1/2016
I want to enter again from 1/3/2016 to 12/3/2016, is it ok ?
As long as your visa is valid, then you should be able to enter and stay in Thailand on those dates.
I have planned a vacation trip to Thailand soon.
I have never had any kind of problem in Thailand but for some reasons due to my home country, I believe that I may have been blacklisted. Even if the chances are small I would prefer to check that before my departure. If I ask for a tourist visa at Thai embassy of my country, are they checking the blacklist before issuing the visa? IF I can get the visa can I then be sure that I am not on the blacklist and that I will have no problem at airport custom?
If you will be issued with a tourist visa by the Thai Embassy, then you should be able to enter Thailand. It’s best if you can check with them directly regarding this matter.
Hi, I’m a Malaysian. I would like to know whether visa extension is applicable for beyond 30 days visit. My 30 days ends on 22 Feb 2016. I would like to extend my stay here (tourism) for another 30 days. Please advise. Thank you
Yes, you will be required to apply for an extension at the nearest immigration office in your area of residence in Thailand if you wish to stay for another 30 days inside the country.
Hello
I’m a UK tourist I travelled through Laos and got a 30-day tourist visa, is there anyway to extend this. I’m currently in the north of Thailand near Chiang Mai.
Thanks
Lauren
Yes, you may apply for an extension to your stay at the nearest immigration office. In applying for the extension, you will need to bring your passport, 2 passport-size photo and THB 1,900 extension fee.
Hi, my 30 days on arrival visa runs out February 19. I’m a Norwegian citizens. Can I extend my visa inside Thailand at an immigration office, or do I need leave Thailand to apply for new visa?
You may apply for the visa extension at the nearest immigration office in your area of residence in Thailand. In applying for the extension, you will need to bring your passport, 2 passport-size photo and THB 1,900 extension fee.
We are family 2+2 and we received a 30-day pass on airport. But flights booked out of Thailand after 72 days from Bangkok. Can we go to Cambodia for 2 weeks and then go back? Will we receive new 30-day pass? Can we use bus or airplane for border crossing or it doesn’t matter?
Depending on your nationality, you may either get 30-day or 15-day entry stamp when you cross the border from Cambodia. For more information, you may visit the website below:
http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html
Hi, I recently extended my 30 day visa for another 30 days in the Samui office, (Canadian passport). Im going to Cambodia on the 14th and returning around the 27th. My granted extension doesn’t expire until the 7th of March. Will I require a new visa to re enter? will I just get a new stamp on my passport or what would be the procedure to re enter Thailand after my 3 week visit to Cambodia? My flight home is on March 4th.
PS: Will it be the same procedure by air/land?
When you do a border run after your visa extension has expired, you should still be able to obtain another 30 days entry stamp for Thailand. You may need to show the immigration section at the border checkpoint your return flight ticket to Canada so make sure to bring it with you when you do your exit trip to Cambodia.