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 in Thailand with a tourist visa, and have just some few days left for my visa to expire. Can I take additional 7 days to prepare and leave?
You will need to go to the nearest Immigration Office to apply for an extension if you wish to stay for 7 more days inside Thailand.
I came to Thailand for fun but then got involved with a project and asked a company to make some samples for me to take back to the US. I am waiting for them to be ready and it may take a few days longer than when my 30 days are up on my tourist visa. Can I depart 2-3 days later and pay a exit penalty or should I apply for a visa extension?
If you are staying in Thailand for 2 – 3 more days beyond your permitted stay inside the country, you will be required to pay for the overstay fine at the airport before they’ll allow you to leave. Rather than overstaying in Thailand, it’s recommended to apply for an extension at the Immigration Office, instead.
Hi, I am in Phuket at the moment and my 30 day visa runs out on May 5th. I’d like to extend by just one week to have some time to explore Chiang Mai. Is this possible and how much would it cost for only 7-days extension?
You may apply for an extension at the nearest Immigration Office in Thailand. The extension fee at the moment is THB 1,900.
Hello, I have a 60 day tourist visa due to expire at the end of May. I need to extend it to stay till mid June. Can I extend it now or does it need to be closer to my 60 day expiry? And if so, Can I do this in Mae Hong Son?
You will need to extend your visa at the nearest Immigration Office where you are staying in Thailand. As regards the date when you can apply for the extension, you may start the application as early as 15 days before its expiration.
Good afternoon me and my partner are in Phuket at training camps. We want to extend our visas but we don’t have flights booked out of the country. We extended our visa for Thailand 6 months ago and one of these was not required.
Yes, applying for an extension at the Immigration Office normally does not require proof of exit from Thailand.
I arrived in Thailand on April 19. I have a ticket back to Singapore on May 19. But my visa is up to May 18. what should I do? will I be penalize for a halfday overstay?
You will be required to pay for a day worth of overstay fine before they’ll let you leave Thailand. As an option, you may apply for an extension at the nearest Immigration Office to avoid being penalized for overstaying your visa.
I would like a 90-day visa. I’m a USA citizen, and am planning a tourist visit to Thailand that would span almost the full 90 days. I would fly into and out of BKK, but stay near Chang Mai. I’m currently in England (UK), near London. Could I get a Thai visa in London?
Please contact the Thai Embassy in London to confirm whether or not they will accept and process your visa application.
Hi, I’m arriving by land and will be in Thailand for around 30 days, I’m from the UK and have heard I can get a 15 day visa exemption on arrival. Will I be able to get this extended or can I apply for a visa on arrival? Thanks
If you are holding a UK passport, you should be eligible for the 30-day visa-free entry to Thailand. For more information, please go to the website below:
http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html
Hi, I am travelling Thailand for 5 weeks and cannot make it down to the London Embassy before I fly out. Where in Thailand can I apply for an extended visa and what documents do I have to take.
When you travel to Thailand without a visa, you will be permitted to stay in the country for 30 days. If you need to extend your stay to up to 30 days more, you may visit any Immigration Office in Thailand to apply for an extension.
Hello
I am on a British passport and I am here in Thailand for the first time on a free 30 day visa. I would like to extend my visa for another 30-60 day plus. Can I do this in the country and if so, how?
You may apply for the extension at the Immigration Office in the city or province where you are staying in Thailand. Just bring with you your passport, passport-size photo, and the extension fee of THB 1,900.
The maximum period of extension that can be applied for on a 30-day visa exempt stamp is 30 days.
I am in Koh Phangan at present and will be staying one month more. After that I am planning to fly to Chan Mai, but I will only have 10 days left of my Visa. And given that I will need more days, I need a visa extension of one month, but at the same time I would like to change my visa from single to multiple entry. Will it be possible and where I can apply for it in Chiang Mai?
Depending on the type of your visa and whether you meet the qualifications and requirements, you may be able to apply for an extension to stay in Thailand for a longer period. For information, please contact directly the Immigration Office in Chiang Mai.
Hello I am in Thailand and I have a 2 month visa I would like to extend for an extra month but can I extend the day it runs out? Or how do I have to do it before. Also could I extend for a further 7 days after?
Regards George
You may only extend your visa when it’s still within its validity period. Depending on the type of your current visa, you may be able to apply for an extension of 7 days or up to 30 days.
Hi
I’m coming to travel for 5 weeks flying to Bangkok and departing from Bangkok however this is longer than my 30day tourist visa, I plan to go to Cambodia for 1 or 2 weeks during my stay if possible, will I have to extend my visa for flying home when re entering Bangkok or when I cross the border will it renew? Also if I decide I want to stay in Thailand rather than go to Cambodia last minute is there a possibility to extend my visa whilst I am in Thailand?
You may only apply for an extension when you are inside Thailand by going to the nearest Immigration Office.
I am holding a new zealand passport. I wish to fly into bangkok for 1 week and then fly down to phuket for a further 30 days, how do i go about my visa?
You may apply for a tourist visa at the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your area. Or as an option, you may travel to Thailand without a visa and just apply for an extension later on once you are already inside the country. Since you are a New Zealand passport holder, you are entitled to a 30-day visa free stay in Thailand.
I am a filipino tourist now in Bangkok. My tourist visa will expire on April 21 ,2016. My flight schedule is on April 23, 2016. I will be overstaying in Bangkok for 2 days. What is the best thing to do
You may visit the nearest Immigration Office to apply for an extension. Another option is to go to a neighboring country and then come back to obtain a 15-day visa-free entry.
Hi, my boyfriend and I are British, and are planning on travelling around Asia, flying out to Thailand in October. Can I apply for a visa online? And when I an granted a visa (whether this be online, in person, or post) what is the validity period? How long can I leave it until I get one? Or would you recommend simply purchasing one on arrival … Is that too risky? Thanks.
If you wish to apply for a visa however, you will do either lodge your application by post or in person (there’s no online application at the moment). Since you and your boyfriend are both holding British passports, you are entitled to a 30-day visa-free entry to Thailand when you enter the country via air or land travel. 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’m from the UK, I crossed the border from Laos and got a 30 day visa. I want to stay in Thailand for only an extra couple of days, what are my options for extension?
Also, is there anywhere in Krabi where I can extend my visa or is it only the three Thai embassy’s listed? Thank you.
You may go to the nearest Immigration Office to apply for an extension to your stay. Another option is to do another border run in a neighboring country of Thailand.
Hi, I am from Jordan. I have visa until 27/may/2016. I changed my plan to visit Thailand to 5/Jul/2016. How can I extend validity? Can I come to Thailand after validity expired?
No, you may only use your visa within its validity period. You will need to apply and obtain a new visa if you wish to travel on a later date.
I’m a Malaysian. I crossed the border by land from laos and got the 15 days visa on my passport. what’s my option for extending my visa
You may either go to the nearest Immigration Office to apply for an extension or do another border run to any neighboring country of Thailand.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am flying to Phuket via Bangkok with Thai airways for vacation for 15 days. Lithuanian passport holder. Were I should apply for “Visa on arrival” in Bangkok or Phuket airport.
Thank you
You will need to apply for the visa on arrival at the airport in Thailand whichever you will be landing first.
I am from India and planning to visit Thailand on arrival tourist visa. How many days visa they will issue me and how more I van extend it?
Visa on arrival is valid for 15 days. Your ability to get an extension will depend on the Immigration Officer who will be assessing your circumstances. For more information, please contact the nearest Immigration Office in your area.
I am flying into Bangkok and planning on travelling around Thailand for 30 days, then going to Cambodia and Vietnam before coming back to Thailand for another few weeks. Would I just get the tourist visa on arrival?
Depending on your nationality and given that you meet the other requirements, you may be permitted to enter Thailand without a visa. For more information, please contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Hello
I’m from Egypt holding a tourist visa it will expires in 17 April 2016 and I’m going to Thai in 15th April. What shall I do if I want to stay 1 week?
If this is the first time for you to use your tourist visa, then you will be given at least 60 days entry stamp upon arrival at the airport when you travel to Thailand.
Hi,
I’m an Italian tourist that would visit Thailand. I’ll buy a fly ticket from Singapore, but I would cross the border to Laos by land. Can I entry in Thailand with only one trip ticket?
If I need stay more than 30 days can I extend my visa in Chiang mai?
Thank you
A return ticket is normally required from a person who wish to enter Thailand for tourism purpose. If, however, you are able to prove to the Immigration Officer that you are a bona fide tourist using other documents, then you might be permitted to enter Thailand and also be able to extend your visa in any Immigration Office in the country.