extension of tourist visa in thailand

• ข้อมูลบริการ
• บริการออนไลน์
• ประวัติ สตม.
• ผังโครงสร้าง สตม.
• แผนผังการบังคับบัญชา
• ภารกิจ สตม.
• วิสัยทัศน์ สตม.
• ยุทธศาสตร์ สตม.
• คำถามที่พบบ่อย
• ค่าธรรมเนียม
• ระเบียบคำสั่ง
• วารสาร/รายงานประจำปี
• การตรวจลงตรา
• Visa On Arrival
• การแจ้งที่พักคนต่างด้าว
• ดาวน์โหลดเอกสาร
• ข้อมูลตามหลักธรรมาภิบาล
• คู่มือบริการ
• การรับแจ้งอยู่ในราชอาณาจักร เกิน 90 วัน
• การขอมีถิ่นที่อยู่ในราชอาณาจักรประจำปี
• การขออยู่ต่อ
• การขออยู่ต่อตามมาตรา 15 (ทูต,ราชการ)
• งานทะเบียนคนต่างด้าว
• การขออยู่ต่อแรงงานต่างด้าว
• การรับแจ้งอยู่ในราชอาณาจักร เกิน 90 วัน กรณีแรงงานต่างด้าว 3 สัญชาติ
• บริการอื่นๆ
• ขอรับและเปลี่ยนประเภทการตรวจลงตรา
• ใบสำคัญถิ่นที่อยู่

Visa Extension

1.visa extension - in the case of business necessity, for example, the applicant must stay to carry out work for a company or partnership, in the case of business necessity, for example, the applicant must stay to carry out work for a company or partnership.

Criteria for Consideration

• The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
• The alien must earn an income per the attached Table of Income (Annex A).
• The business must have a paid-up registered capital of no less than Baht 2 million.
• Said business must have submitted its financial statements as at the end of its fiscal year for the past two accounting years which have duly been audited and certified by a certified public accountant or a tax auditor, to prove that the business is sufficiently secure with actual and continuous operation, according to the guidelines for consideration of business status concerning the actual and continuous operation attached hereto (Annex B).
• Said business needs to hire aliens.
• Said business must have a ratio of one alien employee per four permanent Thai employees.
• The following businesses shall be exempted from the Criteria (3), (4), and (5), and the ratio of Thai employees specified under Criteria (6), shall be reduced to one alien employee per one permanent Thai employee: (a) International trade business (representative office) (b) Regional office (c) Overseas company (branch office)

Documents to be submitted

• Application form TM.7, photograph 4×6 cm., application fee is 1,900  (Application must be made in person)
• Copy of applicant’s passport (copy of passport with your photo, last arrival stamp, Re-entry Permit stamp, Departure card (TM.6) and last extend visa)
• Certificate of employment prepared in accordance with the form prescribed by the Immigration Bureau (Sor.Tor.Mor.1) – A table showing the numbers of all foreigners employed by the company, also their salary on monthly and annually basis, and their total salary, is additionally required.
• Copy of work permit
• Proof of corporate registration e.g. certificate of incorporation of company or partnership certified by the Registrar with validity for 6 months
• Copy of list of shareholders certified by the Registrar with validity for 6 months
• A copy of latest balance sheet and income statement, together with corporate income tax return (Por.Ngor.Dor.50) and receipt.Copy of Sor.Bor.Chor.3  they must be certified by the Revenue Dept. or  by The Department of Business Development.
• Copy of 3 latest monthly withholding tax return (Por.Pro.1) showing the name of employees and the alien applicant, together with receipt.
• Copy of latest personal income tax return of the applicant (Por.Pro.91), together with receipt (or an explanatory letter)
• Copy of 3 latest monthly social security contributions return filed with the Social Security Office (Form Sor.Por.Sor. 1-10)
• Copy of 3 latest monthly value add tax return (Por.Pro.30 or Por.Por.36) together with receipt.
• Proof of the need of the business to employ the alien e.g. no Thai candidate has applied after advertising such a position
• Location map of the place of work
• Other supporting documents required by the competent authority (Sor.Tor.Mor.2)
• Photographs showing the location of the business a. Exterior photographs showing the address and the sign of company name b. Interior photographs showing the employee while working
• Original documents of Nos. 5,6,7,8,9 and 10 must be provided.
• In case the applicant are accompanied by the family member, proof of family relationship e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate of their children must be provided. If these documents were issued by a foreign government, they must be certified by such foreign embassy.

Remark: Documents required for permission of temporary stay no. 8- 11 must be certified true copy by authorized officer of government unit   concerned

2.Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where the applicant must carry out duties relating to investment approved by the relevant ministry, department, and bureau:

• Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant ministry, department, and bureau.
• Application form
• Copy of applicant’s passport
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant ministry, bureau, and department

3.Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where the applicant must carry out duties for the government, state enterprise, or other government agency

• Must have been confirmed and requested by said agency or organization.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the government, state enterprise, or other relevant government agency
• Evidence proving the status of the government agency (if any)

4.Visa Extension - In the case of tourism purposes

• Must have been granted a tourist visa (TOURIST)
• Must not be of a nationality or type prescribed by the committee monitoring official proceedings of officers of the Immigration Bureau. ( In case of the following natinalites ,extension of stay permit will not be longer than 7 days ; Sri Lanka ,India,Pakistan,Bangladesh,Iran,Nepal,Togo,Nigeria,Uganda )
• Application form TM.7 (application must be made in person)
• Photo 4 x 6 cm. (not older than 6 months)
• Application fee 1,900 Baht.

Document For case :

In the case of receiving medical treatment :

• Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment

In the case of attending rehavilitation or taking care of a patient :

In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment and document stating relationship (in the case that the caretaker is a member of the family), such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, child adoption registration certificate, or confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate.

In the case of a person who used to have Thai nationality or whose perent is or was of Thai nationality visiting relatives or returning to his or her original homeland :

• Copy of documents proving that the appicant used to have Thai nationality or that hit/her parent is or was of Thai nationality.

In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of Thai nationality

• Documents of relationship 3.1 Copy of household registration certificate 3.2  Copy of national ID card of the person having Thai nationality 3.3  Copy of a marriage certificate or copy of a birth certificate

In the case of litigation or court proceedings :

• Confirmation letter from an iquiry official involved with the case, official   paper or document confirming that the applicant is being involved with the litigation or court proceedings of the case.

In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization :

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary sty issued by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force, who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization.

In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate :

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the embassy and consulate in Thailand
• Only in the case of training, the applicant must have been granted a work permit.

5.Visa Extension - In the case of investment

Criteria for Consideration A. Investment of no less than Baht 3 million: The alien:

• Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM);
• Must have entered the Kingdom before October 1, 2006 and must have been consecutively permitted to stay in the Kingdom for an investment of no less than Baht 3 million;
• Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than Baht 3 million;
• Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of a condominium unit for no less than Baht 3 million issued by a relevant agency or by the government; or
• Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than Baht 3 million with a bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent of its shares; or
• Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than Baht 3 million; or
• Must have evidence of making an investment as set out in Criteria (4), (5), or (6) with a total value of no less than Baht 3 million.

B. Investment of no less than Baht 10 million:

• Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than Baht 10 million.
• Must have evidence of investing in the purchase or rental of a condominium unit for a period of no less than 3 years issued by a relevant agency or government, at a purchase or rental price of no less than Baht 10 million; or
• Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than Baht 10 million with a bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent of its shares; or
• Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than Baht 10 million; or
• Must have evidence of making an investment as set out in Criteria (3), (4), or (5) with a total value of not less than Baht 10 million.

Documents to be submitted A. Investment of no less than Baht 3 million:

• Copy of evidence showing a transfer of funds from a foreign country to a bank in Thailand
• Copy of a condominium purchase agreement and a copy of the ownership registration of said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (in the case of purchase of a condominium); or
• Funds deposit certificate issued by a bank and a copy of evidence of the funds deposit (only in the case of investment in funds deposit); or
• Copies of bond certificates (only in the case of investment in a purchase of government or state enterprise bonds)
• Copy of a condominium purchase agreement and a copy of the ownership registration of said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (in the case of purchase of a condominium) or a copy of a long-term lease agreement; or

6.Visa Extension - In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a government educational institution

In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a government educational institution:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the particular educational institution.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the educational institution, specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment
• Copy of a teaching license or a certificate of license issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of a letter of waiver issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of an acknowledgment of waiver request issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand (except for teachers, instructors, or experts of higher education)

7.Visa Extension - In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a private educational institution

In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a private educational institution:.

• Said educational institution is permitted to operate by a relevant government agency.
• The alien must have been confirmed and requested by the particular educational institution.

– For education in school system such as general education, English program schools, vocational

schools that follow the Ministry of Education’s curriculum, and international schools:

• Copy of evidence of permission to establish said educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the educational institution, specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment, together with a copy of a letter of teacher appointment in the format required by the Private Education Commission
• Copy of a teaching license or a copy of a certificate of license issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of a letter of waiver issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of an acknowledgment of waiver request issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand

– For education of non-school system

• Copy of a letter of teacher appointment in the format required by the Private Education Commission

– For institutes of higher education

• Copy of evidence that permission has been granted to establish said educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the dean of the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment

8.Visa Extension - In the case of study in a government educational institution

In the case of study in a government educational institution:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by that particular educational institution.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay, issued by the educational institution, which shows detailed information about the applicant’s years of education, level of curriculum, and educational achievement

9.Visa Extension - In the case of study in a private educational institution

In the case of study in a private educational institution:.

• The alien must have been confirmed and requested by that particular educational institution.
• The alien must have been confirmed by the relevant government agency (except in the case of study in an international school and higher education).
• Copy of evidence of permission to establish the educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
• Confirmation letter issued by a government agency at the departmental level or by the Provincial Governor in charge of that particular institution (except in the case of enrollment in an international school or in the case of higher education)

10.Visa Extension - In the case of conducting training or research in a university or research institute

In the case of conducting training or research in a university or research institute:.

Criteria for Consideration The alien:

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the dean of that university or by the head of that research institution.
• In the case of conducting training or research in a private university or research institute, must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant government agency.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the dean of that university or by the head of that research institution
• Only in the case of Criterion (3), the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant government agency.

11.Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of an alien who has been permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom for study in an educational institution according to Clauses 2.8 or 2.9 hereof

In the case of being a family   member of an alien who has been   permitted a temporary stay in the   kingdom for study in an educational   institution according to clauses 2.8 or   2.9 hereof (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or   spouse’s children):.

• The alien must have proof of relationship.
• In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto; or
• In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, and spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or
• In the case of parents, funds must be deposited in a bank in Thailand, under the father’s or the mother’s name, of no less than Baht 500,000 for the past three months. For the first year only, the applicant must have proof of a deposit account in which said amount of funds has been maintained for no less than 30 days prior to the filing date.
• Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom for education purposes
• Copy of documents showing proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence issued by the government or relevant agency
• Only in the case of Criterion (5), the applicant must attach a funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook.

12.Visa Extension - In the case of performing duties in the mass media

In the case of performing duties in the mass media:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

13.Visa Extension - In the case of studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities

In the case of studying buddhism or practicing religious activities:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the National Office of Buddhism, or Office of the Prime Minister, or Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, or Mahamakut Buddhist University.
• Must have been confirmed by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities.
• Confirmation letter from the National Office of Buddhism, Office of the Prime Minister, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Mahamakut Buddhist University, or other educational institutions for monks
• Confirmation letter from the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities

14.Visa Extension - In the case of a missionary

In the case of a missionary:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the Department of Religious Affairs or the Office of National Buddhism.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the particular religious organization
• Confirmation letter from the Department of Religious Affairs or the National Office of Buddhism
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the religious organization

15.Visa Extension - In the case of a skilled laborer or a medical expert or a practitioner of other professions for the purpose of transferring knowledge to Thai people

In the case of a skilled laborer or   a medical expert or a practitioner of   other professions for the purpose of   transferring knowledge to thai   people:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant organization or agency.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant organization or agency

16.Visa Extension - In the case of installation or repair of machines, aircraft, or ocean vessels

In the case of installation or repair of machines, aircraft, or ocean vessels:, 17.visa extension - in the case of an actor, vocalist, or musician working at a hotel or an entertainment company in thailand with a paid-up registered capital of no less than baht 20 million, in the case of an actor, vocalist, or musician working at a hotel or an entertainment company in thailand with a paid-up registered capital of no less than baht 20 million:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a hotel or an entertainment company in Thailand which has a paid-up registered capital of no less than Baht 20 million.
• Copy of the employment agreement to work as an actor, vocalist, or musician
• Copy of evidence proving company registration, such as a certificate of company or partnership registration, certified by the registrar within the previous six months
• Only for companies in the entertainment business, the applicant must attach a copy of the list of shareholders certified by the registrar within the previous six months.
• Copy of the latest monthly withholding income tax return specifying the applicant’s name together with payment receipt
• Copy of individual income tax return for the latest year together with payment receipt

18.Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of a Thai national

In the case of being a family member of a thai national (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):.

• In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, or spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or
• In the case of parents, the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month throughout the year or must have deposited funds of no less than Baht 400,000 to cover expenses for one year. For other necessary cases, the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Bureau is granted the authority to make decisions regarding approval on a case-by-case basis.
• In the case of marriage to a Thai woman, the alien husband must earn an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month or must have no less than Baht 400,000 in a bank account in Thailand for the past two months to cover expenses for one year.
• Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
• Copy of evidence proving the Thai nationality of the spouse, parents, children, or adopted children, such as a national ID card, copy of household registration certificate, or other evidence issued by the government or relevant agency
• Only for Criteria (5) and (6), the applicant must attach a funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook, or attach documents proving that the parents or alien husband earns an average monthly income of no less than Baht 40,000 throughout the year, such as any particular individual income tax return together with payment receipt, evidence of receiving retirement pension, evidence of receiving interest from funds deposit, or evidence of having other funds issued by the relevant agency. An affidavit must also be submitted confirming the alien’s marital or parental status with a Thai national.

19.Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of a Thai resident

In the case of being a family member of a thai resident (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):.

• In the case of parents, the father or mother must be 50 years of age or over.
• Copy of residence permit and copy of alien residence certificate

20.Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom

In the case of being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the kingdom under clauses 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.21, 2.22, 2.26, or 2.29 hereof or section 34(7) (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):.

• Must have proof of relationship.
• Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom

21.Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where the alien must stay to perform duties in a public charitable organization, a foreign private company, a foundation, an association, a foreign chamber of commerce, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, or the Federation of Thai Industries

In the case of necessity where the alien must stay to perform duties in a public charitable organization, a foreign private company, a foundation, an association, a foreign chamber of commerce, the thai chamber of commerce, or the federation of thai industries:.

หลักเกณฑ์การพิจารณา

• คนต่างด้าวต้องได้รับการตรวจลงตรา ประเภทคนอยู่ชั่วคราว
• ได้รับการรับรองและร้องขอจากผู้มี อำนาจ หรือผู้ดำรงตำแหน่งสูงสุดในองค์กร นั้น และ / หรือ
• ได้รับการรับรองและร้องขอจากหัวหน้า ส่วนราชการระดับกรมหรือเทียบเท่าขึ้นไป หรือ หัวหน้ารัฐวิสาหกิจ หรือหัวหน้า หน่วยงานอื่นของรัฐซึ่งเกี่ยวข้องกับองค์กร นั้น

เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้

• แบบคำขอ ตม.7
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของผู้ยื่นคำขอ
• สำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
• สำเนาใบอนุญาตให้จัดตั้งองค์กรจากทาง ราชการ หรือสำเนาใบอนุญาตให้เข้ามา ดำเนินการจากส่วนราชการที่เกี่ยวข้อง
• หนังสือรับรองและขอให้อยู่ต่อจากองค์กร นั้น
• บัญชีรายชื่อคนต่างด้าวที่ทำงานในองค์กร
• เฉพาะกรณีตามหลักเกณฑ์ข้อ (3)ให้แนบ หนังสือรับรองและขอให้อยู่ต่อจากหัวหน้า ส่วนราชการระดับกรมหรือเทียบเท่าขึ้นไป หรือหัวหน้ารัฐวิสาหกิจ หรือหัวหน้าหน่วยงาน อื่นของรัฐซึ่งเกี่ยวข้องกับองค์กรนั้น

22.Visa Extension - In the case of retirement

In the case of retirement:, 23.visa extension - in the case of a person who used to have thai nationality or whose parent is or was of thai nationality visiting relatives or returning to his or her original homeland, in the case of a person who used to have thai nationality or whose parent is or was of thai nationality visiting relatives or returning to his or her original homeland:.

(1) There must be evidence that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that his/her parent is or was of Thai nationality.

• Copy of documents proving that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that his/her parent is or was of Thai nationality (In the case that the evidence of having Thai nationality is inconsistent with the information shown in the passport, the applicant must submit a confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate, or document verifying the applicant as being the same individual, such as an affidavit from a reliable person.)

24.Visa Extension - In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of Thai nationality

In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of thai nationality:.

• There must be proof of relationship.
• In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto.
• Copy of household registration certificate
• Copy of national ID card of the person having Thai nationality
• Copy of a marriage certificate or copy of a birth certificate

25.Visa Extension - In the case of receiving medical treatment, attending rehabilitation, or taking care of a patient

In the case of receiving medical treatment, attending rehabilitation, or taking care of a patient:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment with full explanation about the illness, period of treatment, and the physician’s opinion that the illness is an impediment to travel.
• In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital providing the examination and treatment or by an embassy or consulate.
• In the case of caretakers who are not the parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, permission shall be granted for no more than one person.
• In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment and documents stating relationship (in the case that the caretaker is a member of the family), such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, child adoption registration certificate, or confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate.

26.Visa Extension - In the case of litigation or court proceedings

In the case of litigation or court proceedings:.

(1) There must be evidence confirming that the applicant is involved in a litigation or court proceedings as accuser, injured person, accused, plaintiff, defendant, or witness.

• Confirmation letter from an inquiry official involved with the case, official paper or document confirming that the applicant is being involved with the litigation or court proceedings of the case.

27.Visa Extension - In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization

In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or by a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization.
• In the case of necessity on a case-by-case basis, to stay more than 90 days, the application must be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau or Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau for consideration.
• Copy of a passport of an applicant
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force, who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization

28.Visa Extension - In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate

In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the embassy or consulate.
• In the case of training, said alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).

29.Visa Extension - In the case of proof of nationality

In the case of proof of nationality:.

• Must have been confirmed by a relevant government agency.
• Confirmation letter from the relevant government agency

30.Visa Extension - In the case of an actor, vocalist, musician, or performance director, including persons responsible for entertaining performances or plays conducted from time to time

In the case of an actor, vocalist, musician, or performance director, including persons responsible for entertaining performances or plays conducted from time to time:.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant private entity.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant private sector entity

31.Visa Extension - In the case of a person in charge of conveyance and crew of conveyance who entered through a port, station, or locality in the Kingdom, and has not departed from the Kingdom

In the case of a person in charge of conveyance and crew of conveyance who entered through a port, station, or locality in the kingdom, and has not departed from the kingdom:.

• The case shall be considered based on the reasons and necessity of not being able to depart from the Kingdom.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant government or private organization or agency

32.Visa Extension - In the case of Necessity to Perform Duties in a Juristic Person

กรณี b.o.i. , การนิคมฯ , กรมเชื้อเพลิง , รับรอง.

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม 1,900 บาท)
• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม S= 1,000 บาท, M=3,800 บาท )
• รูปถ่าย ขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. ถ่ายไม่เกิน 6 เดือน จำนวน 2 รูป
• หนังสือรับรองจาก B.O.I. , การนิคมอุตสาหกรรม , กรมเชื้อเพลิงธรรมชาติ
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง พร้อมหนังสือเดินทางฉบับจริง -ใช้หน้าที่มีรูปถ่าย – หน้าวีซ่า Non ครั้งแรก – การเดินทางครั้งแรกของ Non – หน้าวีซ่า ที่ได้รับการอนุญาตครั้งสุดท้าย – หน้า Re-Entry สุดท้าย – หน้าการเดินทางเข้าประเทศครั้งสุดท้าย – บัตร ตม.6
• แบบฟอร์ม สตม.2 ( การรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร )

ติดต่อที กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1 อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชั้น 18 เลขที่ 319 ถ.พญาไท เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090 – 1100 ต่อ 1016

33.Visa Extension - In the case for Foreigners Having Rights under the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520, the Petroleum Act B.E. 2514, and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act B.E. 2522

กรณีเข้ามาประจำสำนักงานผู้แทนของนิติบุคคลต่างประเทศในธุรกิจการค้าระหว่างประเทศ สำนักงานภูมิภาคของบริษัทข้ามชาติ และสำนักงานสาขา.

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง และสำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
• หนังสือชี้แจงตำแหน่งของคนต่างด้าวที่ปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท โดยให้ระบุ – ลักษณะธุรกิจ – เหตุผลความจำเป็นในการจ้าง ระบุตำแหน่ง อัตราเงินเดือน คุณวุฒิ – จำนวนพนักงานคนไทยและคนต่างด้าวที่มาปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท
• ใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจ และหนังสือรับรองการประกอบธุรกิจ
• หลักฐานการนำเงินเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักรตามเงื่อนไขใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจ
• หนังสือแต่งตั้งจากสำนักงานใหญ่ ( Power of Attorney )
• รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าวและพนักงานคนไทย (ภ.ง.ด.1 ) เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
• รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าว ( ภ.ง.ด.91 ) ปีล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
• สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว่ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) เดือนล่าสุด
• แผนที่แสดงที่ตั้งของสำนักงาน
• กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วย ให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัว เช่น ใบทะเบียนสมรส ใบสูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต
• หนังสือรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ต่อในองค์กร

34.การขออยู่ต่อ - กรณีเป็นสื่อมวลชน ที่ได้รับการอนุญาตจากทางราชการ

กรณีปฏิบัติหน้าที่สื่อมวลชน โดยได้รับการอนุญาตจากทางราชการ.

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
• หนังสือรับรองจากกรมสารนิเทศ กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ หรือส่วนราชการที่เกี่ยวข้องระดับกรม หรือ เทียบเท่า

35.Extension of temporary stay under Section 15 - For Persons on Diplomatic Missions sent by a Foreign Government to perform duties in the Kingdom

• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของผู้ยื่นขออยู่ต่อ
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของคนต่างด้าวที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร
• สำเนาเอกสารแสดงความสัมพันธ์กัน เช่น หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนสมรส สำเนาสูติบัตร หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับรองบุตร สำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับบุตรบุญธรรม หรือหลักฐานอื่นจากส่วนราชการ หรือหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง

36.Extension of temporary stay under Section 15 - For Consular parties and their employees sent by a Foreign Government to perform duties in the Kingdom

กรณีเพื่อธุรกิจ/สำนักงานปฏิบัติการภูมิภาค ( ปีแรก/ปีถัดไป ).

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
• บัญชีรายชื่อคนต่างด้าวทุกคนในบริษัท
• แผนภูมิแสดงตำแหน่งงาน
• หนังสือรับรองคนต่างด้าวเข้าทำงานตามแบบคำขอของสำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง(สตม.1)/หนังสือชี้แจงต่าง ๆ/ประกาศรับสมัครพนักงานคนไทย
• สำเนางบดุล และงบกำไรขาดทุน ปีล่าสุด (พร้อมฉบับจริง)
• สำเนาแบบยื่นรายการภาษีเงินได้หัก ณ ที่จ่าย (ภ.ง.ด.1) ที่มีชื่อพนักงานคนไทย และชื่อคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอและสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงินเดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• สำเนาแบบแสดงรายการภาษีเงินได้ส่วนบุคคลธรรมดาของคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอ (ภ.ง.ด.91) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน  พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว้ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนขององค์กรนั้น เช่น หนังสือรับรองการจดทะเบียนบริษัท (ฉบับจริง) หรือ การจดทะเบียนห้างหุ้นส่วนฉบับนายทะเบียน (ฉบับจริง) รับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน
• บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นฉบับนายทะเบียนรับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน (บอจ.5) (ฉบับจริง)
• กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วย ให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัว เช่น ใบทะเบียนสมรส ใบสูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต (ฉบับจริง)
• แผนที่แสดงสถานที่ทำงานของผู้ยื่นคำขอ
• รูปถ่ายของบริษัทฯ ภายในบริษัทฯ ในรูปถ่ายต้องมีพนักงานนั่งปฏิบัติงาน จำนวน 4 รูป และภายนอกบริษัทฯ ต้องมีป้ายชื่อบริษัทฯ และสถานที่ตั้ง ของบริษัทฯ จำนวน 2 รูป
• เอกสารหรือหลักฐานอื่น ตามที่คณะกรรมการติดตามการปฏิบัติราชการของพนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ตรวจคนเข้าเมือง ของ สตม.กำหนด (แบบ สตม.2)

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How to Extend Your Tourist Stay in Thailand: Thai Visa Extension Made Simpler

THAI VISA EXTENSION FOR SETV, METV AND VISA WAIVER

By John Belushi last updated on July 9, 2023

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When you are in Thailand, maybe you want to start a meditation retreat. Maybe you think you’ve fallen in love. Maybe you just want to sit around and drink beer while watching the waves crash on the seashore.

Maybe you are planning to find a job in Thailand (for which you would need a Thai work permit ).

And that’s when you realize you want to get a Thai visa extension or extend your visa-exempt entry. So a 30-day visa extension works out if you :

• Entered Thailand with a 60-day visa or SETV.
• Came with a 6-month visa or METV to Thailand.
• Entered with a visa waiver for 30 days (the Thai government has changed this visa waiver to 45 days starting from 1st October 2022 until March 2023). You can enter by land, sea or air.

And should you go for it, it’s really easy to go to the nearest immigration office and get it for 1900 THB. In reality, what you obtain is the extension of stay. You don’t get a visa sticker on your passport or anything. You simply get a stamp.

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How Many Thai Visa Waivers Can I Get & Extend?

There are a lot of conflicting reports online that you are allowed up to six per calendar year and some say only two.

My take is this: a big part of this depends on your personal travel history and stamps in Thailand, and whether the immigration officer had a bad day.

Personally, I think you would be fine since your last entry was a long time ago. But do have an onward ticket.

Which Border is the Best for Visa Run?

While Laos still remains the safest and easiest of all, Malaysia is just fine. Have not heard any bad news about it pretty recently.

You can take the overnight sleeper train to Penang besar. From there you can take another train to penang, if you wish to stay in Malaysia but it is not really required.

And in case you want to try the Myanmar one, the Mae Sot border- what I know is that you’ll be required to wait in the office while your passport is stamped and then asked to return immediately to Thailand.

You can’t stay there overnight. You are only permitted to cross the bridge for the purposes of a border run.

7-day Thai Visa Extension 1. Are you from Sri Lanka,India,Pakistan,Bangladesh, Iran,Nepal,Togo,Nigeria or Uganda? You can get a 7-day Thai visa extension only even if you entered with a SETV or METV. 2. Did you get 15 days visa waiver while entering Thailand? Then you can get a Thai visa extension for 7 days only. 3. Did you enter with a Thai visa on arrival for 15 days? You can get Thai visa on arrival extension for 7 days only for medical reasons.

What to Do about Onward Ticket for Thai Visa Extension?

This is something that a lot of folks have asked about in the comments. The thing about the onward ticket is that, while you do need it while extending the visa, there are a bunch of airlines that would not let you board if you don’t have one.

Been there and done that.

The best solution to this is to simply rent a flight ticket . There are a lot of other solutions that might or might not work for you. Here is a whole post on getting a travel itinerary for visa purposes.

Here is what you do. Rent the ticket a day or two before your original visa waiver or SETV runs out, without taking the extension into account. That means, if your SETV is for 60 days, you rent a ticket to leave Thailand on the 58th or 59th day.

Then once you are in Thailand, and when it is time for the extension, either buy a real ticket if you are gonna fly out or a bus/train ticket to Laos or some other country or rent a flight ticket again.

Do You Need Insurance for Thai Visa Extension?

No, for the extension itself, you don’t need insurance, although you would have gotten it in the first place for entering Thailand.

That being said, we always recommend to our readers that they are fully insured when they are traveling. And for what it’s worth, we believe at close to 10 USDs per week and covering almost everything including COVID, SafetyWing is one of the best providers.

This is something that we have already used ourselves. And if you are having doubts, here are 18 backpackers who could throw some light on why backpacker travel insurance is super important.

When to Get Thai Visa Extension

You must apply for a visa extension before your stay permit or visa expires!

I recommend planning to get your extension a week earlier. It is better to not wait until the last minute.

Where to Extend Thailand Tourist Visa

Each province has at least one immigration office. You can find the list of branches on the official website of Thailand Immigration . The office and its outbuildings act as a one-stop shop for the process.

You can also refer to this map for Thailand Immigration Offices, however, please note that sometimes the locations can change. Please do some homework before you show up.

You must visit in person to apply for the extension. The extension gives you an additional 30 days on your current entry.

New Location for Extension on Visa Waivers in Bangkok

There is a new location (because of Covid) for the extension of Visa Waivers in Bangkok: IT Square Laksi Plaza, 3rd Floor ( 8.30 am – 4.30 pm)

If you came with SETV to Thailand, then the location to get the visa extension is Chaeng Watthana.

Immigration offices are open Monday-Friday and closed on local holidays.

These locations in Bangkok have changed in the recent past. So make sure to confirm before showing up.

Here is Billy’s experience with Visa Extension in Ayutthaya .

It went quickly (11am Friday). Can do photocopies (3 baht/page) and pictures across the street at a small shop with a camera sticker on the window.

The receptionist at immigration called my hostel, but not sure if actually checking that I was staying or just if it existed.

Then a desk to fill out a few forms – one worker was very helpful and spoke some English. (And had white-out for things like when it said “date” but then the next line had month and year)

Then the office, where I was seen immediately. Around 10 minutes of her doing paperwork, a webcam pic, then you pay and another officer signs off on your passport. Takes up about 1/3 of a page.

(Oh and no problem not having a collar in my photo, I’d read that elsewhere)

Required Documents for Thai Visa Extension

To extend your stay, you will need:

• TM7 Extension of Temporary Stay form -Must include the complete address of your hotel or apartment
• A copy of your passport ID page
• A copy of your entry stamp or a copy of your visa, if you entered with one.
• Thai visa extension photo requirements:- 1 passport photo, 4x6cm
• 1,900฿ fee for extension paid in cash

Some immigration offices can ask for TM30 optionally. Usually they don’t since the hotel has the responsibility to get it for you, although you can do it as well. This can be done online or by visiting the local immigration office. There have been cases where people dug up a screenshot of the filing done by the property manager from phone and business card, and that worked. But don’t count on luck.

All copies must be signed. There’s always a photocopier and a photoshop on-premise or nearby where these can be arranged for a small fee. 

Steps of Getting Thai Visa Extension

The whole procedure to extend Thailand visa is straightforward but it can be time-consuming. Expect to spend 1-2 hours at the immigration office. The fastest I’ve completed an extension was in 30 minutes. 

Grab the TM.7 application form for Thai visa extension. It’s a 2-page form. You can also download TM.7 form here .

Complete the form. You will need to fill in your personal information, no. of requested days, the reason for the extension, address in Thailand etc. Then gather the necessary copies and a photo. Attach your photo to the designated area in the form and sign it.

Hand over your passport and paperwork to receive a queue number.

When your number is called you’ll approach the indicated desk and your photo will be taken. Pay the 1900 THBs at that time- cash only. You’ll be sent away and approximately 5-10 minutes later you’ll be called by your name.

This is when your passport is handed back to you with an extra stamp permitting an additional 30 days of stay. 

Whether you need 3, 13, or all 30 days; the process and the fee remain the same.

Important: Follow The Law

Now some people might be thinking, “Wow! 1900฿,  I only need 2 or 3 more days before I fly out. What if I don’t take the time and pay the money for an extension?”

There is an overstay penalty. Every day past your permission to stay is a 500฿ fine. This is usually discovered at departure. People get caught up, forget, change a flight, etc. You will get a stamp in your passport indicating you overstayed and how much you paid. In the past, if this is an honest mistake and you’ve overstayed a few hours to less than a day, the immigration officials at the airport may waive the fine. How does that happen? Maybe you’ve got a late night or early morning “red-eye” flight.

You arrive at the airport at 23:00 for your 1:30 flight. By the time you check-in and get processed by immigration, it could be after midnight. In this scenario, they are likely to waive the fine.

If you only call it an overstay fine, maybe it doesn’t sound so bad. The truth is you have broken the law. You are illegally staying in Thailand. This is no joke.

So, I would recommend you to get a Thai visa extension if you plan to stay longer.

How was your experience extending your Thai visa?

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about Thai visa extension. If you want to add something that you experienced, do let me know. Please share if you think it’s useful.

Read More Thai Visa Experiences

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• Thailand Visa in Nepal

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April 19, 2021 at 11:43 pm

How many times can a visa exempt traveler (flying in) extend? For example, Thailand is currently allowing a 45 day stay for visa exempt travelers. After that 45 days, one has the option to stay 30 more days. Beyond that, can this same tourist continue to extend without needing a border run, or how would that work?

April 20, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Hi Aaron, After the first 30 day extension, you would need to make a border run. In some situations, you can get 7 more days, but that’s it really.

April 23, 2021 at 4:30 am

Hi again Deb,

Does the exentsion clock begin the day the extension is granted or received?

I have understood that with 15 days remaining, the extension would begin at the end of those 15 days to start the 30 anew (for a total of 45 days remaining). Is this true?

April 23, 2021 at 4:44 pm

Hi Aaron, The regular extension is added to the expiration date of your current stamp so that you wouldn’t lose any days. I you look at the extension pic in the article, you can see the date granted was 27 Mar but the date on the extension is 15 May. So it is a 30 day extension that means, it would actually be counted from 15th April.

October 28, 2021 at 5:17 pm

Hello, Is the limit to only one time 30 days extension for exempt holders still in place? Or can I extend twice 30 days now? In case of a border run, which one is the most convenient at the moment?

October 28, 2021 at 5:40 pm

Hi, You can extend for 30 days only once if you have a SETV. Not happening with exemption these days. The best option is to get a visa.

July 22, 2022 at 5:34 pm

Thanks for this topic hope you can help me. I just extended my visa to onother 30 days . Can i stay for 7 more . Because the reason my flight ticket is more than the i extend.please advice.

July 25, 2022 at 3:46 am

Hi Maricel, You can try the Covid extension for 60 days.

April 6, 2023 at 4:46 am

Hi.. after my 30 day extension visa last March, Ive done a visa run and got another 45 days. Can I have an extension again?

April 6, 2023 at 8:27 pm

Hi Nessa, I don’t see why not.

January 8, 2024 at 7:38 pm

Can you advise me I have a 30 day exempt visa from uk I want another 30 days so I apply at immigration making 60

I then leave for Laos for 30 Can I come back in again on another 30 day exemption. Even though I’m not starting from uk

How many times can I do this in a year?

January 30, 2024 at 3:57 pm

Hi Liz, Yes you can come back and stay and extend for 30 days again. That is fine. As per how many times, that’s always subjective. I would not recommend you to do it more than 4 times in a year but people have done it more than that in the past. Please feel free to read some comments.

Happy travels, Deb

January 2, 2022 at 10:27 am

I’m here in Thailand on a 30 day visa exemption from Australia and my girlfriend’s arrival from the Philippines has been delayed for a month until the 19th Jan. What are my best options? My visa exemption expires on 20th Jan. Also, can “visa agents” in Thailand be trusted? I’ve found some places in Bangkok that come and collect your passport and get your extension for you. Are they to be trusted?

January 22, 2022 at 4:25 pm

Personally, unless I know its a Gov official, NEVER hand over your passport to anyone. Not for a deposit hold, and certainly not for them to run off to do something for you. Go to immigration office yourself and hand them your passport.

July 18, 2022 at 9:57 am

Thank you for the article. Are the Covid extensions for BKK still being done at the Chaengwattana Immigration office or has the location moved to IT Square Laksi? I keep finding conflicting information online and haven’t been able to successfully get through when I call either office. Thank you!

January 27, 2023 at 5:01 am

If I enter before March 31 st…will I get 45 days exemption ?or is it back to 30 days from then

January 27, 2023 at 9:07 pm

Hi Paul, You should get 45 days ideally if you enter before 31st March.

March 16, 2023 at 4:49 am

Hello…is there a limit to the number of times you can apply for a 30 day visa extension at immigration office (arrival by 45 day tourist visa exemption).

May 6, 2021 at 6:03 am

Is it possible to extend into the STV if you came in on a 45 visa exemption?

Great article, really easy to follow.

May 6, 2021 at 4:21 pm

Hi Tom, Yes, you can extend for 30 more days after the 45 days of visa exemption.

May 23, 2021 at 12:50 pm

Hi Deb, is there an official website where inmigration show this information? I am not able to find it.

Just landed on your site looking for quick info, but it seems you provide consistent support. So great, thank you so much.

May 23, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Hi Toño, Unfortunately, the document that contained info was in Thai and the link to that document is not working right now. But you can still refer to the US embassy update on this: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ . Go to Entry and Exit requirements. US embassy updates the info frequently.

And thank you for your kind words.

April 21, 2022 at 2:45 pm

Hello. Is it possible to get a 60 day extension on my 30 VOA ( from UK); paying 1,900 baht?

Additionally, am correct in thinking this will finish near the end of May. Thanks.

April 24, 2022 at 6:33 am

Hi John, You can get the 30-day and then the 60-day extension. As per the current updates, yes, it is supposed to run until May.

July 9, 2021 at 7:49 pm

Where did you get the information that you can extend a visa exemption for 45 days (rather than 30)? – I can find this nowhere other than your website

July 10, 2021 at 8:29 am

Hi Roy, Thank you for pointing it out. The 45 days applies to stay and not extension. I have rectified it. You can look at the info on 45 days stay on the website of the Thai embassy in the US .

May 16, 2023 at 3:26 pm

I have a friend who went to Thailand on January 25, 2023. He continues to extend his stay every month for 30 + days. Can you tell me what Visa does he has in place.

May 26, 2023 at 10:35 am

Wish I knew. Why wouldn’t your friend tell you? 🙂

May 18, 2021 at 10:54 pm

Is the COVID extension policy still in effect (60 day extension) ? I came to Thailand on exemption visa from US (45 days) but like to use the COVID 19 extension to get additional 60 days, is that possible? Thanks

May 19, 2021 at 5:51 am

Hi Gilbert, Yes, the 60-day extension for the COVID program is now valid until May 29th. So if your stamp runs out before May 29th, you can apply for a 60-day extension. Although I must mention that in some immigration offices, they would ask you to apply for the 30 days extension first. In some, they would allow you to take the 60-days COVID extension straightaway.

August 31, 2021 at 9:48 am

If i applied for the 60 days extension after the 45 days visa exemption, is that mean that i need to apply for a new insurance also for another 60days?

May 27, 2021 at 5:01 am

Thanks, Rolando Ngabidj for thevisaproject.com

May 28, 2021 at 9:48 pm

Hi Deb, Why is it that people from the countries you listed have to extend only for 7 days despite the fact that the normal is 30-days.? In case if the covid 19 extension is extended after 29th may, is everyone eligible to get that? I am Nigerian planning to come with SETV for tourism. I also learnt that there is this special tourist visa (STV) which gives permission to stay up to 90-days with possible extension of another 90-days if the traveler enter thailand before 01 July, 2021. As a Nigerian, am I eligible to apply for the STV? Thank you for your nice article

May 30, 2021 at 2:18 pm

Hi Ameer, Unfortunately, that’s how it is. The rules are different for different nationalities. I would say yes, everyone would be eligible for the COVID extension.

And Nigerians are not eligible to apply Thai STV as of now.

April 17, 2022 at 6:12 pm

Hi, as per my information you can get a covid extention cisa till 26th May, 2022. Are Pakistani citizens also eligible to get this extention? If yes, what is the procedure? Thanks in advance.

April 20, 2022 at 4:33 am

Hi Zia, I am not sure if Pakistani citizens can get it. If they can, the process will be the same. You can give it a try and update us. It would be helpful to others.

February 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm

Hi Deb I have received a 60 day SETV commencing at the end of this month February. My return flight is for 89 later. I do plan on visiting Cambodia (flight) for 7 or 10 days as part of my trip. Do I need to go to an immigration office to extend my visa by 30 days or will having my visa stamped on reentry suffice? How would you recommend timing my visit to Cambodia in relation to the 60 day SETV? Thanks in advance.

February 6, 2024 at 1:54 pm

Hi Kevin, Yes, you do need to visit the immigration office for the extension. The best time to leave and visit Cambodia would be when the end of your extension is close. I always recommend to leave at least 4 or 5 days before it ends.

All the best, Deba

June 2, 2021 at 4:13 pm

Hi, I like to stay a year or two if when I go meet girl and maybe stay while K1 visa is processing am US retired military 20 years and disabled rated veteran not that, that matters some countries off retire plan.

June 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm

When i have a flight date on my departure card and i get my visa extention. Do they issue a new departure card with a new flight date or will i still keep the old card and just change my flight? Will there be a problem when my flight date is not the same like the one on my departure card?

June 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm

Hi Tom, You can keep the old card and simply change the flight. No issues.

June 29, 2021 at 7:36 am

there is no 45 day extension , your terminology is also completely incorrect (arrive on a waiver then extend your visa , also there are NO BORDER runs , land borders are closed)

July 1, 2021 at 12:53 pm

I would disagree with you. Do you have any sources to back it up?

You can look at the info on 45 days extension on the website of the Thai embassy in the US .

July 10, 2021 at 4:16 pm

Sorry about my earlier comment Darren. I actually meant 45 days stay, not a 45-day extension. The article has been rectified.

June 30, 2021 at 6:54 am

Hi Deb.I need your help some information I have a stamp visa and it has been renewed covid visa and it will expire on 25th August after this what can I do next? Can I still extend the time? Or do I have to run of boarders and exit to neighbouring countries?I need your advice Appreciated

July 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm

Hi Za, If you have only had the COVID extension, then you will still be eligible for the normal extension without making a border run.

July 4, 2021 at 11:04 pm

Hi am from Tanzania , Am asking my Visa Expires 11 August, I came with 60 days Tourist Visa, is it possible to extend 45 days or is just 30 only?

July 5, 2021 at 11:10 am

Hi Mussa, You will be able to extend for 30 days since you came with a visa.

July 8, 2021 at 8:47 pm

Thanks for your article. 2 Questions:

– How can one do a border run when it seems most (if not all) nearby borders are closed?

– After extending a tourist visa for 30 days, can it be extended again for another 30 days, and then another after that?

July 9, 2021 at 1:06 pm

Hi Patrick, Yes, most borders are closed. But why do you need to make one now, considering the fact that you can get the COVID extension?

– You can get only one 30-day extension (which is 45 now if you entered visa-exempt) but more than one COVID extension as long as they are giving them out. In a pre-Covid world, you could get only one 30-day extension and make border runs.

July 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

If I enter Thailand with the visa exemption program (no visa), I can extend it twice for a total of 90 days I believe. My question is how do I stay in the country longer? I want to stay for nine months, but the STV is proving painfully annoying to get. Can I enter Thailand on the visa exemption program and then apply for a new visa in-country? Or is there a way I can renew with the COVID extension over and over again? Probably not right?

Hoping you can shed some light on this.

July 13, 2021 at 8:34 am

Hi Oliver, I understand your frustration over the STV. If you plan to stay longer, you can enter as visa-exempt, then get the COVID extensions as long as they are in place and then get regular extensions. So that way, you get 75 days for sure(45 days when you enter and 30 when you extend). And you can get more than one COVID extension. People have received multiple COVID extensions. With every COVID extension you get, you add 60 days.

July 12, 2021 at 7:41 pm

Dear Deb, your site is the most informative one that I have browsed about Thailand visa. I have a question I wish you could help. I came in Thailand with a visa exempt entry ( US passport holder). Could I apply for a tourist visa inside Thailand? Appreciate very much your reply. Thanks again.

July 13, 2021 at 5:08 am

Hi GZ, Thank you for your kind words. Since you have entered visa-exempt, you can get the extensions(regular and Covid) while you are inside Thailand. But in order to get a tourist visa like SETV/METV, you would need to go to a Thai embassy. You can’t get it inside Thailand.

July 13, 2021 at 4:57 pm

Thanks deb for your reply. Understand now. Really appreciate your help.

July 16, 2021 at 8:56 am

How long do you think the 60-Day Covid-19 Extensions might be available to people?

The latest I’ve found online is “probably until late September”, but who knows? Not me!

I’m NOT trying to “trap” you into making a promise about the future, that you of course have no power over. You’re not in charge of Thai immigration law, and I’m not trying to “trick” you into pretending that you are.

But still, I’m very curious as to what you’re EXPECTING will happen, especially in the context of this “Covid Delta strain” situation that Thailand (and many other countries) appears to definitely be in today (middle July 2021).

(I’m not in Thailand yet, but thinking about coming, as a regular nobody-special USA tourist, through the 14-day ASQ quarantine thing, and hopefully for as much stay-time as I can get.)

July 16, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Hi Rocco, My gut feeling is that it would probably be in place until the end of this year and definitely until the end of September. Things are evolving with the Delta strain.

I sometimes wonder if there is anyone in charge of Thai immigration laws. Maybe many of us do. 🙂

July 26, 2021 at 6:25 am

Hi for covid – 19 extension visa can apply online or should go at the Thai immigration in person as the cases right now is a lot!

July 27, 2021 at 4:49 pm

Hi Joan, In some of the immigration offices, they are already accepting limited applicants. And in some places, they are asking you to contact them before coming down. But there is no online application process till now.

August 5, 2021 at 12:14 pm

How far in advance of your visa expiration date can you apply for the 60 day covid extension?

August 6, 2021 at 3:25 pm

Hi Tony, While different immigration offices interpret things differently, the consensus is that if you are getting the COVID extension for the first time, it would start the day you apply. So if you apply too soon, you would lose a few days. But I guess you should apply at least a week before.

From the second time onwards, the 60 days would be added to your existing extension of stay.

August 18, 2021 at 7:50 am

Which office in Bangkok deals with 30 day extension to the 45 day visa? and I assume I can download the forms so I can fill out my paperwork before I go to save time?

August 18, 2021 at 3:31 pm

The immigration office in Bangkok. You can find the exact address from the link in Where to extend section. Yes, you can download the form .

August 25, 2021 at 6:31 am

I read all comments and answers.

US Passport holder still in America. 36yrs old. Wanna stay in Thailand for 6 months. Should I go Visa Exempt and do the standard extension and Covid extension OR Apply for a Visa here in Los Angeles and then go for extensions in Thailand. If Yes to Visa what other visas are good options besides the 60 days tourist visa ? Thx a lot.

August 25, 2021 at 3:01 pm

Hi Weekii, The first option is pretty popular these days. Even if you manage to get one COVID extension, you can get 135 days, like 4 and half months. And maybe you could get more than one COVID extension which means definitely more than 6 months.

August 29, 2021 at 6:08 am

Sorry to bother you again. I called the Thai embassy here in Los Angeles and I was told by the person on the phone If I go to Thailand without any tourist visa just my US Visa exempt passport the immigration office in Thailand can’t give me the standard extension since I have no visa to extend. What do you think ?

August 30, 2021 at 4:18 pm

Hi Weekii, If they have stopped giving them out, in that case, you could come with a SETV or METV.

September 4, 2021 at 7:26 am

Questions about the 60 days Covid extension:

1) My immigration office is Jomtien Pattaya. They gave me a TM 7 and few other docs to fill in, but no TM 30. Is it normal? Do I need to fill in a TM 30 online?

2) My current tourist visa ends on september 15th. My lease agreement from my condo ends on september 13th. I may move from my condo. Is it a problem ? I will fill the documents for the 60 days covid extension this week and put my current address on them. But if I move, that would mean that technically, I wouldn’t be living at the address I notified to immigration after september 13th. Is it then safer to stay at my current place?

Thank you so much

September 5, 2021 at 2:58 pm

Hi Aurélien, 1. It is totally normal. TM30 is a requirement for the 90 days report. 2. It would definitely be a safer option to continue in your current place. But it is possible to do what you are saying, especially when it is in the same province. People have done it.

September 5, 2021 at 10:22 pm

Thank you so much for this piece, very informative!

Is there any news about the grant of Covid extension beyond September 27th? Can we expect that it would be forthcoming?

September 7, 2021 at 10:04 am

Hi Karen, We can definitely expect it. 🙂 Will update the article the moment I know.

September 9, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Hi Deb, Great website, thx a lot for all the info! I have a few questions if you don’t mind. At the moment the visa waiver of 45 days is planned to come back to 30 days at the end of the month, do you think it will be prolonged seeing the current situation? And if yes, when should we expect an official announcement? I’ve read that foreigners entering Thailand under the visa exemption category must provide at the port of entry proof of onward travel to leave Thailand within 30 days of the arrival date (or 45 if prolonged). Now, I’m planning to extend my stay once there but can I buy a ticket with a return date that already includes my extended stay (so after 60 or 75 days)? May I tell them I intend to extend my stay of another 30 days and this is the reason of the return date or they are not flexible on this? Thx a lot!

September 10, 2021 at 11:58 am

Hi Masha, It might get prolonged. We never know what kind of surprises the pandemic has for us. Hard to guess.

I believe you should always have an onward ticket in Asia. And yes, people have been in trouble for this in Thailand. You don’t need to buy one really. You can rent one easily, for as low as 10-15$. And I would recommend buying it within 30 days of your arrival date. Much safer.

Here is my article on the onward ticket: https://thevisaproject.com/blog/tips/10-ways-for-onward-travel-proof/ And the website if you want to jump there directly: https://thevisaproject.com/recommends/visa-reservation/

September 10, 2021 at 6:38 am

Hi Deb, the info on this website is so helpful and you have put in a lot of effort to reply people who really want to get back to Thailand. Thank you so much. I would like to confirm that a Singapore passport visa exemption (45days) can be issued with an extension of 30days. Because I called up the Thai embassy in Singapore and the person told me that visa exemption cannot be extended.

How true is this? Thanks!

September 11, 2021 at 5:25 am

Hi Del, Thank you for your kind words. I have been recently hearing the same from a few sources. However, there is no confirmed report whether they have stopped giving these 30-day extensions to everyone forever or to some nationalities. So I think a SETV would be a better idea for getting an extension. I would add a note in the article on this.

September 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

Hi Deb, i have question about the exemption visa, i will go Thailand in october with exemption visa, it will be only for 30 days in october😓. Do you know if it will be possible to extend for 30 more days in immigration there? With all the new things with covid i m not sure 😅. Thank you very much 🙏

September 13, 2021 at 12:28 pm

Hi Jo, I doubt it. Have been hearing reports that it is not a thing anymore, although we don’t know if it is for all the nationalities. So a visa would be better if you want the 30-day extension.

September 20, 2021 at 10:46 pm

This isn’t supposed to be negative but I felt there was a little bit of incorrect information here advising others…. whenever I have had the 30 day extension at immigration, the date never runs on from your sate of expiry but commences from the day you attend.

ie…. If you attend the immigration office 7 days before your visa expires then you lose the 7 days, as the commence date is from the date you attend. So I usually go there 2 days before the visa end date, as generally unless there’s been changes, I am aware of what I need to take, being my pport, copy of pport page, copy of visa page showing the TM6, both copies signed and a pport sized photo with 1900 Baht.

Visa runs ‘did’ give an additional 60 days upon entering back in to Thailand NOT 7 days as previously mentioned on this thread by somebody.

Anyway just wanted to put this out there to avoid misinformation to others etc. 🙂👍

I have a 60 day tourist visa and yesterday went to get an extension and rather than a 30 day, I was given a ‘Covid’ 60 day extension.

Hope this info might be of interest to some peeps… Have an awesome day!

November 19, 2021 at 6:11 am

This is definitely also what I was told today. As soon as you get that extension, you lose the remaining days that you would originally have had!

November 20, 2021 at 8:31 am

I was today at the temporary center , counter K, to renew my visa waiver (=visa exemption, w 30) and I requested 30 days more. The 30 days they stamped started from when the visa waiver will end. Smooth procedure, now (as of 20 nov. 2021) they are also open on Saturdays and I was there just after lunch break (1 pm), no queue at all.

Here the link https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/ตม-1-เปิดจุดให้บริการเพิ-2/

Super friendly!I read on google maps some bad reviews and was prepared for the worse but my experience was perfect. As a reason I just put I wanted to do more traveling in Thailand.

August 11, 2022 at 9:30 am

The link is not working anymore, but the new location is at the IT Square Mall in Lak Si (3rd floor)

September 21, 2021 at 5:06 pm

Hi, i’ll be going to bangkok by Visa exemption this November and I’m wondering if i could apply for a visa extension of 60 days once i arrive in bangkok?

September 22, 2021 at 4:42 pm

Hi Val, I don’t think so. I would recommend you to come with a visa.

October 15, 2021 at 7:19 pm

Hi Deb, After dealing with a Thai based travel agency while planning my visit this site and comment section has been very helpful. It seems you ard advising against the visa exempt and instead go with a TR visa which can then be extended for a total of 90 days. I am interested in staying longer and possibly applying for an Education visa. Can I apply for an Education visa if I arrive on a TR visa? I am looking to travel from Mexico City early November with a US passport. Or, what would you recommend if I want to stay for 6-12 months? Thank you for any suggestions.

October 23, 2021 at 6:05 pm

Hi Tom, I would recommend coming on a tourist visa and then extending it in Thailand. If you can get one Covid extension and a regular one, that will give you more or less 6 months. To Convert the tourist visa to an education visa, you need to make a visa run. Probably get an ed visa before coming down?

October 26, 2021 at 11:58 am

I was contacting phuket language school with this question and they said because of the pandemic situation, I can convert tourists visa to ED visas without leaving the country.

October 26, 2021 at 5:51 pm

Thanks for updating Martin. Hope everything goes well.

October 15, 2021 at 7:38 pm

Hi Deb, If I arrive on a TR visa and extend for a total of 90 days can I apply for a longer term visa? I am thinking about an Education or other long term visa if possible. My plan is to arrive in BKK in early November from Mexico City on my US passport. Any rumors about border immigration offices opening for ‘visa runs’ in the near future? Thank you for any suggestions or recommrndations.

October 23, 2021 at 6:06 pm

No such rumors yet. Thai immigration loves surprising people. 🙂

October 18, 2021 at 7:22 am

Hi Darren. Great article. Thank you very much. I am fully vaccinated against covid-19 British citizen currently in Turkey on a visit for a month. I would like to travel from Istanbul to Bangkok early November 2021. The PM of Thailand announced that there will be no quarantine from fully vaccinated visitors from low risk countries. I am not clear whether I need to quarantine or not? With the visa exempt program am I allowed to stay 30 or 45 days? Can I apply for visa extension on arrival? Many thanks for your help

October 19, 2021 at 12:25 pm

Hi there I am fully vaccinated against covid-19 British citizen currently in Turkey on a visit for a month. I would like to travel from Istanbul to Bangkok early November 2021. The PM of Thailand announced that there will be no quarantine from fully vaccinated visitors from low risk countries. I am not clear whether I need to quarantine or not? With the visa exempt program am I allowed to stay 30 or 45 days? Can I apply for visa extension on arrival? Many thanks for your help

October 23, 2021 at 6:12 pm

Hi Dr Saleh, You have not mentioned your nationality. Can not really say unless I know that.

October 20, 2021 at 12:55 pm

I have a return ticket to Thailand departing Spain 15 Dec 21 returning 9 March 22. I am a UK citizen resident in Spain. I want to enter Thailand on a Visa Exempt for 30 days and then change to one or two 30 days tourist visas or one of 60. Can you advise me of easiest options. Thanks David

October 23, 2021 at 6:10 pm

Hi David, I would recommend getting a single entry or multiple entry visa and not coming as visa-exempt if you want to stay longer.

October 21, 2021 at 1:39 am

Hi Deb First of all, your site is off tremendous value. Thank you so much for that. My question is about the return flight, the flight number we need to show on the TM6. Do I show the return flight # I currently have, (that departure date was based on my first 30 days), when applying for an extension or do I need to change my onward flight first, based on expecting another 30 days? The answer to this question is very important to me, as it is costly to actually change the plane ticket before I really know when my actual departure date will be after applying for the extension. Thanks in advance

October 23, 2021 at 5:58 pm

Hi Christian, Thank you for your kind words. I believe here is the answer you are looking for: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-1647

October 24, 2021 at 1:34 am

Thanks and yeah, I saw that, yet not totally sure on how to proceed. Basically, I should leave my current real return ticket back to Toronto (am Canadian), based on the first 30 days, alone for now, and get a cheap onward ticket that shows me leaving after 30 or 60 days of extension? I hope to get this Covid extension, so I just go for 60 days and see what happens? Would that be the way to go, even if they give me only 30 days extension?

October 26, 2021 at 5:56 pm

They will give you 30 days even if you get the Covid extension. You can get a cheap ticket or rent one. Ideally, the date on the ticket should be before your visa ends, not the extension.

July 4, 2022 at 9:32 pm

Hi Christian I’m coming in from the United States so I get the free 30 days is it possible to extend another 30 days with A TM 7 form i thailand??

October 31, 2021 at 12:10 am

Great article! Thank you for providing so much information on the Visa process for Thailand.

My partner and I (both British Nationals) have been on a working holiday visa in New Zealand (not official residents) for the past 20 months and are planning on flying to Thailand at the end of November.

We’re currently stuck between two visa options:-

1) Is it possible to arrive in Thailand for 30 days on a Visa-exempt entry, and then apply for the 30 day extension once in the country. We already have both flights booked in and out of Thailand (for the duration of the 60 days), and were planning on renting a ticket as proof of our outward journey for the 30 day exemption. Do you know if this extension is still available?

2) Our other option is the Single Entry 60 day Tourist Visa (SETV). Do you have any insight into processing times and how easy it is to apply for? We are finding some difficulties in choosing correct documentation- despite being out of the UK for 20 months, we are still citizens and official residents there, whilst our most up to date documentation e.g. bank statements, are from NZ.

What are your thoughts on our options?

Many thanks in advance, keep up the awesome work!

October 31, 2021 at 5:40 pm

Hi James, Thank you for the kind words. I would highly recommend option number 2. You can apply for the SETV in NZ. It is pretty fast. Here is the info: https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17614-applying-for-a-visa . Do check out the doc checklist.

This is what you would need for sure: a valid letter of recommendation from your educational institute or employer with the application.

November 8, 2021 at 8:33 am

Hi Deb Your highlighted section “Many expats have recently reported …” scared the hell out of me, as that was about to destroy my plans. I googled and googled, but couldn’t find anything to support that. I think you should remove that, unless you got details of why that happened to those. It is needlessly very worrisome! And here is why: Am Canadian and arrived Phuket Oct.14 with the Visa Waiver and got a stamp for Nov.12 (29 days only for some reason). I was there today in Bangkok, Nov.08, and got a new stamp for Dec.12. I talked to the handful of people there, while waiting, but none had any worries of getting the extension. By the way. The link for the Immigration Devision 1 in Bangkok you are showing is only good for real visas. There is a new location (because of Covid) for extension of Visa Waivers, where I was today. See this link: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/courses/counter-k-limited-at-300-queues-per-day/

Question: If the 60 day Covid Extension stays as it is until November 26, then I must go there before that (in about 16 to 18 days from now), right? Haha, basically just answered my own question, but it is always good to hear you confirming that.

Thanks a lot

November 8, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Hi Christian, Thank you very much for the update. I guess that the Thai embassies in various countries are being ambiguous about the whole thing. I will update the article with your comment.

Coming to your question, you can surely apply for the COVID extension before 26 Nov. Usually people go a week before the extension expires. I guess the COVID extension thing will continue after this, but who knows!!

March 14, 2022 at 9:16 am

Fino al 24 marzo

July 8, 2022 at 1:44 pm

Hi Deb, I went to the immigration in Bangkok to apply for the 60 day covid extend but was told I had to get the normal 30 day extension first. I plan to return before the 25th when the covid extension May expire but I was told I need a letter from embassy to get the covid extension. I looked on the US embassy website and it states thai immigration doesn’t need a letter and the US embassy does not issue such letters. Do you know anything about this? Also I want to stay in Thailand as long as I can. Can you give me any information on how to do border runs? Thanks so much.

July 10, 2022 at 9:06 am

Hi Lance, yes, you need to get the normal extension first. As per the letter, you can show the screenshot from US embassy website or even email them and get a response that they don’t provide any such letters. That would be good enough in most cases. Stay longer in Thailand: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

October 12, 2022 at 9:14 am

Hi guys, I’m arriving in Thailand on Oct 25th. If you do the visa on arrival do you know the maximum time you can stay? Its very unclear. Thanks

October 12, 2022 at 2:30 pm

Hi Chris, What’s your nationality? Visa on arrival is for 30 days now, but visa-free entry is for 45 days. It all depends on where you are from.

May 6, 2023 at 10:22 pm

And of course that link doesn’t exist!

November 12, 2021 at 12:18 pm

Thanks a lot for your information, just wanted to share my recent experience that may help answering recent comments. I have a French passport so i guess my experience may apply to EU citizens at least.

I entered Thailand on the 26th of September with a 45 days visa exemption using the Koh Samui sandbox program (back then you could get 45 days, but quarantine was 7 days strict + 7 days relax , with possibility to visit the island)

I then moved to Phuket and on the 4th of November (4 days before my visa exemption last day), I went to the main immigration office and applied for a Covid extension (TM7 + 2 other forms+1 document from hotel where I stay – TM-30 I think) The process is a described except that I was told to come back 1 week later to get my final stamp. I went back on the 11th and got a 60 days extension.

At least for Phuket (there were dozens of foreigners inside and outside the immigration office), I think it’s very easy to get an extension, from exemption or actual visa. Just block a day to do the first part (took me 5 hours).

November 16, 2021 at 9:22 am

thai embassy london has lost my application forms.say not time to do again.i come thailand for 45 days from 29 november.can i fly in for 30 days then get 15 days extra at thai immigration.thank you and hope to hear from you soon.

November 17, 2021 at 2:56 am

Based on the two stories (comments) before yours, your question has already been answered 🙂

November 19, 2021 at 6:09 am

Hi everyone,

I would like to share my personal experience with immigration regarding the ”Special 60-Day Covid Extension on a Thai Visa”. [Apologies if some of these things have already been mentioned by others.]

The first thing that immigration told me that this is NOT an extension of an existing visa – in my case a student visa – but an entirely new visa, i.e. the ”Covid visa”. Since you cannot hold two visas simultaneously, the first thing I had to do was to cancel my student visa. I assume this is relevant knowledge for those with a student and work visa….

I am not going to get into detail about the documents I needed to cancel my student visa, because this is a whole different story. But many of the documents overlapped with those required for my Covid visa.

Anyways, for the Covid visa I was asked to show:

-TM7 form -passport -copy of passport pages: main/first page, visa page, first + last entry page. (Hence, I just copied every single page of my passport that had anything Thai on it. Immigration liked that.) -TM6 (arrival/departure card) -copy of TM6 -rental contract that is no less than the 60 days that you are applying for. For example, if Immigration sees that your rental contract is about to end in a couple of days or weeks, they will most likely not give you the Covid visa for 60 days. Some may not give you a Covid visa at all. -copy of rental contract -copy of tabien baan of your landlord -copy of Thai ID of your landlord -1 photo

[I always suggest to make double or even triple coloured copies of all your documents before going to Immigration, because you never know…]

I don’t know how this is for those of you who live far away from Bangkok, but since I am based next door in Nakhon Pathom, I was informed that my Covid visa application would be sent to Chaeng Watthana in Bangkok. Huge bummer, because the people working there are something else, as I’m sure some of you may have already experienced.

I wish all of you the best of luck and success in getting the chance to stay in Thailand a bit longer.

Bless you all and stay safe!

November 20, 2021 at 6:15 am

Thank you, J very much for sharing the details for people with student/work visas.

June 15, 2022 at 6:46 am

Hello and thank you so much for your comment. I arrived without Visa and extended one time already. So after reading this I suppose it’s possible to get the covid visa to stay even longer? I would love to stay 30 more days.

June 16, 2022 at 5:50 am

Yes it is possible Torge.

November 21, 2021 at 12:16 pm

Me and my partner are on different visas (60 day tourist visa and 30 day visa exempt) can both be extended one time prior to the covid extensions.

Basically we both are a bit ill and will miss the covid deadline for extending, so will extend at the beginning of the month – both our first time to be extended and only want a one time 30 day extension and just wondering if thats possible?

November 22, 2021 at 1:17 pm

Hi Natalia, Yes, it is possible.

November 23, 2021 at 3:11 am

Hi Deb As mentioned earlier, I got my 30 day extension on my 30 day Visa Waiver at the new location north of Immigration Division 1. Reading the comment from J on November 19, would you happen to know at which location the Covid Visa extension, which I want to get this week before that special expires, is available? If I understood J’s comment right, the new location seems to be just for the 30 day extension on Visa waivers, correct? As always, your reply means a lot. Thanks in a advance Chris

November 23, 2021 at 5:24 pm

Hi Christian, Great to know. Yes, J is right about that. All the best.

November 25, 2021 at 7:35 am

Actually, we misunderstood J’s comment or it is different for other Visas than Visa Waivers. I went to Immigration Division 1 today, only to be send once again to Counter K in the new location. Got the 60 day Covid Visa extension – so happy. Would have not been possible without your website here, which is so very helpful.

November 28, 2021 at 7:34 am

Hi Christian, I am also looking to get a 30 day extension on my 30 day visa waiver. Could you help me please, did they ask you to show proof of accommodation for the 30 extended days? Like a hotel booking or rental contract? Also could you share the immigration office location please? Thank you, George

December 5, 2021 at 2:50 pm

Hi George. Very sorry for super late reply. Since I got all my extensions, I had no reason to check this site and just happen to see your questions now. Please look at my earlier comment, where you can see the link for the new location for Visa Waiver extensions. And they do not need a proof of your hotel booking. I just made sure that I do have a reservation (not yet paid for) with my hotel to cover the extended time, just in case they check (I don’t know if they do or not). The only documents you need are listed at the top of this webpage.

November 23, 2021 at 11:19 pm

Hi there I have booked up for 6th December and will be coming on 30 day visa when I arrive. My return flight is 27th January 22 days after my 30 days are up. Can I go straight to a visa shop and get an extension to that date? Amd also is it better to wait 1 week befour I want to extend or can I go and extend it the day after I arrive thanks very much.

November 28, 2021 at 10:19 am

Hi Tom, I think you are coming with a visa-exempt entry. You would need to apply for the extension a few days before your exit date, ideally a week.

December 23, 2021 at 5:16 am

You don’t need to wait to apply for the 30 day extension. I’ve always done it early whenever it was convenient.

November 25, 2021 at 7:56 am

HI, all good Info thank you and all understood, I will be going for 1 month from 1 Dec and hope to get a 60 day extension.

I have one question I have bought a return ticket for 1 month it is a changeable ticket (paid extra) will the Authorities accept that I will I have to show a defined date as proof ? thank’s in advance for any answer.

November 28, 2021 at 10:23 am

Hi Roy, They would accept it I believe.

November 26, 2021 at 4:56 am

Hi Deb If anyone is in Krabi Town , I just extended my stay today and it was the easiest and quickest extension I have done in thailand I was in and out within 15 minutes.

December 1, 2021 at 6:48 am

Hi Kyle, I arrived on 17th Nov on 30 days visa exemption (UK passport). I wish to extend my visa for 30 days- when I came under Test & Go scheme they asked for insurance, hotel laccomodation and what not. Do I have to provide these for extension also? -Sonny

November 30, 2021 at 11:36 am

Hello. I have EU passport and I’ve arrived with VISA exepmtion for 30 days. For extension, apart from passport pic, passport copy and TM30 form, do I need something else?

December 1, 2021 at 5:27 am

Hi, yes I also am wondering the same as Ray. Do they ask you to show proof of accommodation for the 30/60 extended days? Like a hotel booking or rental contract? Also could you share the immigration office location please? Thank you, George

December 6, 2021 at 3:25 am

Hi, I entered Thailand from Germany on October 1st with a 60 day Tourist Visa and extended it for 30 days to december 30th. I will exit Thailand to Cambodia on December 11. On January 11. I want to go back to Thailand again, without a Visa. How long will I be allowed to stay? 30 days again or less, since I already spent so much time in Thailand in the year 2021. Thx

December 14, 2021 at 3:27 am

Hi Peter, Yes you should get 30 days again.

December 7, 2021 at 7:51 am

Thanks for all the info. My understanding is that the Covid extension application has been extended until 25 Jan 2022. I entered with visa exemption on 21 Nov. Can I extend first for 30 days (til 21 Jan), then apply for the 60 days (so taking me up until roughly 21 March)?

December 14, 2021 at 3:21 am

Hi Denise, Yes, it has been extended. You surely can do that.

December 7, 2021 at 10:48 pm

Hi Deb – Thank you so much for your article and for addressing all of the comments, it is truly very helpful.

I am a US citizen and am planning to get a SETV. I am leaving in January and ideally would like to stay in Thailand for 4 months (120 days). It sounds like the SETV grants a stay for 60 days and then I can go to an immigration office for a 30 day extension but I am wondering the best option, if possible, to get another 30 days. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

December 14, 2021 at 3:20 am

Hi Olivia, Thanks for your kind words. If you manage to get a COVID extension, you would surely get more than 4 months with the SETV. But since that is not totally sure, you would need to do a border run.

December 8, 2021 at 4:55 pm

Hi, I extended my visa from Chiang mai immigration today. The office is close to the airport. The process was simple but few things I would want to mention: – Make sure you have the photos with you. Photocopies can be done there for 1 THB each. You will also need your TM6 form which you got from immigration when you arrived. – The process should take an hour. But only if you arrive before 10:30 or after 2. If you arrive around 11, then you may have to wait like me as they break for lunch around 1. So if you are late you might well come around 2 when all morning applications have been processed. Fee is 1900 THB. You will get 30 days extension. I arrived from UK on 17th November and got 30 days visa on arrival. That is now extended till 15th Jan. Documents needed: – Copy of passport, TM6 slip, Visa. One photo required. Forms are available there so you need to fill three forms, not one. Ask for all three forms.

December 9, 2021 at 3:50 am

I will be arriving December 15th from the USA. Am I limited to 30 days or 45 days? If it is 30 days then where can I get an extention near Sukhumvit? Thanks in advance.

December 9, 2021 at 5:05 am

If arrival thailand 30 days visa exemption ,can extend one time. how about change to another visa? e.g working visa or student visa this is possible?

December 12, 2021 at 2:58 am

Hi Guys, I will arrive to Thailand on the 18th of December on a single-entry tourist visa. The longest I am allowed to stay is 60, so I will leave on the 9th of February. Am i allowed to extend my visa once in Thailand? And can I extend it like during the first two weeks of my stay? Or should I wait to last days? Thank you

December 13, 2021 at 6:28 pm

Hi Daniel, You can do it a week or two before the visa expires. The days are added to your current stamp, not from the date you apply for an extension. So, you won’t be losing any days. If you go during the first 2 weeks of your stay, it is possible that they’ll ask you to come back later. But you can give it a try.

December 20, 2021 at 1:36 am

I’m planning on getting a 60 day tourist visa and to convert it to an ed visa. But technically you just pay to extend the 60 day 30 days, then after 90 days is up you can currently extend again and again for 60 days each time due to covid for the year? Am I correct?

December 21, 2021 at 2:52 am

Hi David, Yes, you are correct.

December 30, 2021 at 4:30 am

Hi, Where and how do you apply for a COVID extension? Also, how long is the extension? Thanks.

December 22, 2021 at 8:44 am

Do children who are 12 and under need to apply to get the 30 day and the 60 day extension? Or are the automatically ok if the parents only?

December 24, 2021 at 7:23 pm

Good evening, we just got our visa on arrival (visa exemption) 30-day stamp extended for another 30 days. Easy peasy process in Bangkok, in and out in an hour with the right documents (thank you so much for all your information!!!). Do you know if it is still possible to get another extension after this one or if it’s wise to try it? Should we rather try the COVID extension? We were planning on going to Singapore or Malaysia after this but with the current situation we may be stuck here a while and are not sure what the best way is to stay in the country. Change the visa? (here with the whole family and 2 little kids, so not sure if a change in visa makes sense?).

December 25, 2021 at 11:29 pm

Hi Anna, You would need to try and get the COVID extension, as you have already received the normal extension. No need to change the visa which might not even be possible. 🙂

December 26, 2021 at 2:31 am

I arrived on December 18th on a visa waiver, so up to Jan 17th. I’d like to stay as long as possible – I’m wondering if I should get the normal extension or a Covid extension. If I get the normal one, that should see me through to Feb 16th or so, but the covid extension might be over by then.

I wonder if I have to get the normal one first, or if I can get the covid one first, can I get the normal one later. I’m also wondering if I get the normal, could I get the covid one right away? I’m in Chiang Mai, but I could travel if it helps to get a longer stay.

December 26, 2021 at 5:11 am

Thanks for all the great information on your website, very grateful to have a resource like this. I came here on the 30 day visa waiver. Just been to immigration and extended for 30 days.

Can you tell me how many times, I can keep extending by 30 days?

Thanks Grant

December 27, 2021 at 4:50 pm

Hi Grant, The 30-day extension is one time only. The COVID extension can be done more than once.

December 26, 2021 at 2:59 pm

Does it matter what you put as answer in “Reason for extension” section? Would “tourism” suffice for example?

December 27, 2021 at 5:55 pm

Yes, it would.

January 5, 2022 at 7:07 am

I just was told that I need to reapply for my Thai Visa (I am an American citizen, flying from America). I will not receive my Visa in time, my flight leaves for Thailand in less than 14 days and it takes 15 business days to process the visa. I will be in Thailand for 42 days total. Is there a way to still travel to Thailand without a visa? Can I get an extension while I’m there? Will they ask to see my departing flight information? Can I just show them my flight information going to Thailand (one-way) and then extend when I get there?

January 5, 2022 at 7:35 pm

My reply is yes to all of your questions, with one caveat. Do buy an onward ticket or rent it here

January 9, 2022 at 6:34 am

Thanks for the article. I came in on a TV and will extend for 30 days soon. I’d like to stay longer but don’t want to fly out and back in as I’d have to do the asq again. Any suggestions as to which other visa I could apply for withinThailand?

January 10, 2022 at 1:22 am

Hi Sophie, You can go for the COVID extension if it is still there. If not, you would need to fly out and come back. While applying for visas inside Thailand is not impossible, the rules vary in different places. I have heard cases where people did it using agents, but you never know.

January 11, 2022 at 7:52 pm

Hi, if I enter Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa and I want to extend it.. would you know what kind of airline ticket I should purchase because I really don’t know when I want to return to the uk..should I purchase an open return ticket..I hope you can answer my question because I am confused..thank you

January 12, 2022 at 12:47 am

Hi John, It is way better and cheaper to rent one, and this is the one I recommend: https://thevisaproject.com/recommends/visa-reservation/

January 13, 2022 at 7:32 am

I came on a 30 days visa exemption. I went for the 30 days extension. Now, to stay longer I need to get the Covid extension. I think that a document called TM30 is necessary. I asked my hotel in Patong to provide it but they were clueless.

Do you now where I can find it ?

January 14, 2022 at 4:14 pm

Hi Jay, They don’t usually ask for it. However, the hotel has the responsibility to get it for you, although you can do it as well. This can be done online or by visiting the local immigration office.

January 13, 2022 at 10:51 am

Hello. I am a Dutch citizen and a resident in Singapore. I am currently in quarantine in Bangkok because of testing positive for covid. My visa will expire on 16 January but I will still be in quarantine then so am not able to leave my hotel and go to immigration. What should I do?

If everything goes well, I will leave quarantine on 18 January. My new flight back to Singapore is on 25 January.

January 14, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Hi Thijs, Ideally, you should get an extension. See if you can get the help of an agent to do so. In the worst case, you would need to pay some overstay fine when you leave.

January 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm

I came to Thailand and got the 14 days visa on Arrival. I wanted to know whether I could extend the visa to stay for one more week, since we will be in Hotel Quarantine for 7 days and have only 7 days to enjoy.

Please let me know if they is an option to extend.

January 14, 2022 at 3:54 pm

Hi Laxmi, Yes, you are allowed to extend it. However, you can get the extension for 7 days only for medical reasons. So it is not that straightforward.

January 15, 2022 at 8:20 am

Hi, so I have just extended my second one , First 30 and now 60, I still want be here for longer 😎, do you know if its possible or I need to a visa run now ? And How does that work

January 18, 2022 at 3:52 am

Hi Isse, Yes, it is totally possible to get more than one COVID extension. The process is very much the same as your first one.

January 18, 2022 at 4:28 pm

Hi Deb Pati,

Getting more than one Covid Visa extension is great for everyone, however we currently don’t know if the Thai government will extend this offer again beyond 25 January, right?

I haven’t heard anything so far – not even rumours, which is a bit weird…

January 18, 2022 at 1:31 pm

Hi Isse, where did you apply ? in BKK ? (MuongThong Thani) – Thanks. Marco

January 15, 2022 at 10:55 pm

Hi, I am in Thailand with a 30 days on arrival visa and I have the mandatory medical insurance for this period. If i make now a visa extension do i also have to get a new medical insurance covering the remaining time? Thanks for your help

January 18, 2022 at 4:13 am

Hi Patrick, No need for a new insurance.

January 20, 2022 at 7:06 am

Hello, I’m a French citizen, came in Thailand with a 30 days exemption stamp on 21/11, extended once, my new stamp goes until 30/01. I would like to do the covid extension. Do I need to wait until the 25/01 or can I go before? Thanks

January 21, 2022 at 2:32 am

I wanted to know if you have heard of this. I went to immigration office for a 30 day visa extension and was told by the officer that I could not apply before I have been in the country for 45 days.

January 21, 2022 at 3:13 am

Never heard of this, William.

January 24, 2022 at 1:06 am

I have a situation where I have entered Thailand on a 60 day visa and I have already gone for a 30 day extension my question is can I get another 30 day extension or is it possible for me to apply for a married visa while I am in Thailand.

January 24, 2022 at 3:43 pm

Hi Larry, You can get a COVID extension for 60 days.

January 26, 2022 at 4:05 pm

Coming into Phuket on the 9th from the uk on 30 day visa exemption, will we be able to go the immigration office that week and get another 30 days?

January 27, 2022 at 2:01 am

I entered Thailand under the tourist exemption scheme for 30 days and have already extended it for 30 days. Does that mean I am not eligible for the Covid Extension myself anymore? I would really appreciate it if you can let me know.

January 27, 2022 at 10:40 pm

Hi John, Yes, you are eligible.

January 31, 2022 at 1:11 am

Hello, I am a indian national came here on 60 days Tourist Sticker Visa. I would like to know if I can get the 60 days covid visa extension?

February 1, 2022 at 9:50 pm

Hi Dheeraj, Ideally, you should be able to.

February 2, 2022 at 7:47 am

Hi, I have a STV that I already extended twice and therefore should leave. Would the COVID extension also work for me?

February 4, 2022 at 2:16 am

Great read. Thanks for doing this.

When entering with visa-exemption you are required to have proof of a flight back after 30 days with set a date. What kind of flight is the smartest to get for that reason? Open ended? Is that allowed? I’m not sure if regular flight dates can be changed?

February 7, 2022 at 3:45 am

Just wanted to say thank you so much for writing this! We came perfectly prepared because of you and got in and out within 1 hour. Would have been even faster if we went to the correct office immediately, so if I may add: to extend a visa exemption or tourist visa, people should go to office 101 on the left side of the entrance. We assumed we would get the 15 day visa waiver but instead they gave us a 30 day visa extension for the same price (1.900THB).

February 8, 2022 at 1:52 am

I’m japanese and planning to go for a 4 month stay if possible Will go with the single entry visa. Then apply for extension For normal extension I can apply just once, right? Can I get the covid one even before my visa expires? I’m going to go at the end of the month so by the time the covid visa extension ends (if not extended too) I will still be in the 60 days of my visa, so I cannot apply? Or can I apply in advance? Will that change the dates?

Also, how to get proof for it? It mentions about the “cannot go back” or “embassy letter”, but not sure I can get either of them. How is everyone getting the proof?

Thanks in advance!!

February 11, 2022 at 3:03 am

Hi Maru, You can get the normal extension just once. That’s right. They usually give you the Covid extension after the normal one. As per the proof, you can simply write a letter yourself but they don’t ask for the letter always.

February 12, 2022 at 2:09 am

Thank you very much for your promptly reply! 🙂 Was worried about that letter

Last question, how much in advance can you ask for the covid extension? I’m traveling on the 22th February and have tickets until 23 of April, but since the covid extension can be done until March 26 (if not extended), can I apply in March 25 for example even though my single entry visa will still have a little less than a month left?

(Also, do you know how much in advance do they mention if there will be an extension of the covid extension after March 26?)

February 15, 2022 at 11:07 pm

Hi Maru, They will ask you to get the normal extension first.

February 10, 2022 at 9:15 pm

hello Deb, thank you so much for all your efforts in providing this extremely helpful information!

I’m an Irish citizen who arrived in thailand on a visa exemption and has already extended for 30 days.

When I went to extend at the K counter in bangkok in mid January I was seeking the 60 day Covid extension but all the officials there were telling everyone that they were no longer issuing any Covid extensions and refused to give any information about it. I wonder if anyone else experienced this?

Now I want to try to request the 60 day Covid extension again next week. What are the list of documents for the Covid extension and where can I find them? What precise reasons due to covid will they issue the extension for? my parents live in Thailand and I am staying at their house, what kind of document would the officials need as proof of my residence? And lastly – if they refuse to give a Covid extension would they let me in again if I do a border run?

Thanks so much and sorry for the many questions!

February 11, 2022 at 7:08 pm

Hello Deb, Firstly, thank you so much for making the effort to put this extremely helpful resource you’ve put together!

I’m an Irish citizen who arrived in Thailand via test&go with visa waiver in December. on 18th january I went to K counter in Bangkok to apply for a 60 day covid extension but they told everyone there that no covid extensions would be issued. Therefore, they only gave me a 30 day extension. This coming week I am planning to try again to extend via the 60 day covid extension but after the last experience, am worried they will say again that they are not issuing those…I’m not sure if anyone else has experienced this.

A couple of questions: – What are the documents needed for the 60 day covid extension? – What reasons do they accept for the covid-19 extension? I have prepared a letter (in Thai) arguing that covid cases are very bad in my country of residence and provided proof, would this suffice? – My parents live in Bangkok and I’m staying with them. Therefore, I cannot prove my accommodation via hotel booking and my name isn’t on their rental contract. What sort of proof could I offer instead? Copy of their passports with residency permits in it and a letter they signed confirming I stay with them? -Do I need to show a ticket leaving Thailand within the 60 day covid extension period? – if all fails, is it still possible to do visa runs at the moment? could they reject me at the border if I try to come back into the country within a few days of leaving if they see I’ve already been here and extended once before?

Sorry for all the questions!!! but hopefully it will also be of use to others 🙂 thank you so much!

February 15, 2022 at 7:57 pm

Hi Vee, Thank you for the kind words.

– Documents needed: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-1984

https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-1961 – Yes, the reason you have mentioned would be fine. People have even provided the reason as tourism: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-1993 .

– Believe the accommodation proof would work.

– It is not necessary to show a ticket, but it always helps. You can event rent tickets: https://visareservation.com/?ref=160

-It is possible to do visa runs. Believe they are already giving out Thai visas in Cambodia.

February 14, 2022 at 6:27 am

arrived here under the Sandbox to Phuket, now moved to Pattaya can I get a 30 day extension at Jomtien Immigration, I arrived from the UK on a 30 day waiver Thank you

February 15, 2022 at 10:36 am

Hi! First of all thnx alot for all the information. I wanna make sure some question if you know well. I came with TR visa and 60days over in few days. I know i can extension 30days. But is it possible to get covid 60 days visa instead of 30days?? Please could you tell me any info??

February 17, 2022 at 2:15 am

I am UK passport holder who arrived on 30th Dec 2021 with a 60 day visa. The stamp runs out 28th Feb 2022 so I am going to renew it for 30 days. I have lost my TM6 arrivals/departure slip. What happens now???

February 17, 2022 at 6:40 pm

These things happen. There are usually two possible scenarios for this depending on which immigration office is responsible for you:

(1) Just go to your local immigration office and ask them to replace the TM6 for you. Most immigration offices will do this immediately without any issues; (2) Go to the local police office and file a report about your lost TM6. You then take that report to your immigration office as proof.

You’ve got enough time, so even if you have to go to the police first you will be fine. If immigration is not too far from you I would head over and ask them. Or you can have someone who speaks Thai call them.

February 18, 2022 at 11:16 am

I recently heard from various sources including Thaiger and Richard Barrow’s Twitter page that it is now way more difficult to get a Covid Visa extension.

Apparently, only tourists can get this visa. If you have a Visa On Arrival or a Non-Immigrant Visa (such as my student visa, ouch!), you’re basically screwed.

Just wanted to throw this out there. Maybe our little online community can help each other come up with some sort of solution. 🙂

February 19, 2022 at 9:20 pm

Hello. Thanks for this information. If you come in on a visa free can you get the extension still? Also if you come in on a visa free with the purpose of getting the 30 day extension, does your original ticket need to still leave before the 30 days or can you have a round trip ticket in and out for 60 days(visa free+ext.)This would be for both USA passport traveling from Philippines and Filipino passport holder.

March 10, 2022 at 4:01 pm

Hello, we are entering Phuket via the sandbox scheme on the 24th March and are planning on staying in Thailand for around 50 days going to various places, we will be entering on a visa exemption on UK passports. Is it still easy to get a visa extension on this type of entry?

March 13, 2022 at 9:03 pm

Hi Maisie, Yes, it is.

March 14, 2022 at 9:55 am

Sono arrivato a Bangkok 8 dicembre test and go partito da Malpensa/ Francoforte non volevano farmi partire lista e gli ho spiegato che dopo 2 anni brutali per il Covid se avevo tutti i requisiti per entrare in Thailandia a loro cosa importasse alche ho detto di mandare le valigie a Francoforte e le avrei reimbarcate comunque una notte di quarantena avanti hotel pattaya 5 stelle peso di aver pagato 80 euro una notte con pcr limousine fino all’hotel 10 ore per l’esito stavo impazzendo dopodiché ho chiamato il manager e gli ho detto stiamo spendendo una marea di bath per room service o ci fai uno sconto del 50% altrimenti esco è arrivato subito esito negativo esenzione visto timbrato al 6 gennaio nel frattempo sono a Koh phangan mi danno una prim estensione di 30 giorni 6 febbraio poi covid extension fino Al 24 marzo probabilmente sono andato troppo presto adesso sono tornato a pattaya e la polizia die un mese o due!dopò apriranno Cambodia Laos Vietnam Filippine Malesia andrò consolato per fare Ed visa studiare lingua thai visto un anno oppure turistico 60 + 30 vedremo comunque sia i love thailand anche se riaprirà senza restrizioni il 1 luglio ma pochi turisti chiusure a dicembre 21 adesso 23/24 comunque è sempre magnifica amo Koh phangan e Phuket 2 isole thai completamente diverse!!! Sole mare natura yoga tramonti e party più occidentali con musica con dj famosi Phuket puoi vivere una realtà più thailandese con più scelta

March 14, 2022 at 5:52 pm

Hola Marco, No hablo Italiano, pero si hablo Español y entiendo lo que dijiste. Me gusta saber que te gusta Tailandia tanto. Si quieres, puedes escribir un articulo sobre como conseguir la visa de educacion para estudiar el idioma de Tailandia. 🙂

Buena suerte, Deb

March 21, 2022 at 6:12 am

Hi Deb Pati, I am a US Citizen and I was once got a Covid Visa Extension for 60 days, now that’s about to expire I need to apply for another extension. But I went to Immigration Division 1 and they told me I need to go to US Embassy to get a Letter if Extension is that correct?

Questions: can I get a second Covid extension without exiting Thailand?

What do I need from US immigration to give me the extension?

Please I appreciate your quick response my visa will expire March 26 plssss help. Thank you

March 22, 2022 at 5:45 pm

Hello April, Yes, you can get the second Covid extension without exiting Thailand.

As per the letter, you can simply take the screenshot from here: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/acsappointment/ as the US embassy doesn’t provide any such letter. And provide a printout of the same when you apply. As a backup, you can write a letter yourself telling them that you can’t go back and the embassy doesn’t provide any letters and attest it.

March 24, 2022 at 9:08 am

I arrived in Thailand in January, and I had a 60 day tourist visa, where I paid 1900 THB to extend for the 30 days, giving me to mid April. Today I went to extend my visa for the additional 60 days due to Covid, all before the the expiring March 25th cut-off date. I was given 2 options:

Option 1 : Pay 1900 THB, and get a 15 day extension stamp, where I would then have to return to immigration to then get a stamp for an additional 45 days.

Option 2: pay 3000 THB, where I would get an instant 60 days stamp there and then today, and I would not have to return to an immigration office drying my stay, until departing airport immigration.

Before I went through to the immigration officers, the people at the front desk said I would only have to pay 1500 THB for the 60 day covid extension, as I had already paid 1900 THB prior for my first 30 day extension.

I paid the 3000 THB as I did not want to return to immigration office again during my stay, all including travelling and time getting there etc.

I did not receive a receipt or proof of payment when I handed over the cash, I just got told that’s it I was free to go and visa was extended.

Did anyone have a similar experience/cost?

March 25, 2022 at 7:32 am

Hi Neo, Those are two very interesting options you got and I am glad to hear that you took the second option. Hope that you got the extension stamp and all to make sure that you got 60 more days.

Maybe others can pitch in if they had a similar experience.

March 25, 2022 at 11:23 am

Hi, I’m looking into the possibility of staying in Thailand for 2-3 months without going through the hassle of booking a tourist visa.

As a result, I was considering using the 30 day exemption to begin with, then extending this by another 30 days in the country.

After those 60 days if I decide I would like to stay longer I would just do a border run and get a new 30 day exemption from my understanding?

I just wanted to clarify if this would be the case? and that my possibility of getting a new exemption wouldn’t be affected by me having extended the previous one?

March 25, 2022 at 6:26 pm

Hi Tom, Not really. You should be fine. Here is an article to help clear out things: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

March 26, 2022 at 9:34 pm

Hello Team,

Thank you for offering this amazing service.

I am 40 and a U.S. citizen living in Pattaya.

My first Covid extension will expire this Thursday on 3/31.

I am going through a complicated orthodontic procedure and the hospital has issued a letter and 2 certifications already stating that I need to stay in the country for another 6 months. What are my chances to get a 1 year or even 6 months medical visa? what are the requirements?

If that fails? Do you think I have a good chance to get a second covid Extention for 60days if I go there 3 days ahead of time? The first time, they charged me 1900 BHT give me 30 days, had to return after 30 days to get the second stamp.

Thank you for your time

March 29, 2022 at 12:53 pm

I arrived from the US via my passport. I went to immigration and did an extension. I now have 1 week left, but I would love to find a way I could stay longer. Are there any options outside of doing a boarder run, or paying for an elite visa? I made a number of contacts / friends here so they would not mind leveraging their resources, such as a Thai business, if necessary.

March 29, 2022 at 1:25 pm

Hi, This article has all the info you need.

https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

March 31, 2022 at 7:29 am

Hi Deb, thank you for this helpful post!

After reading tons of reviews and helpful blog posts like this ( https://mikethemeanderthal.com/easy-chiang-mai-visa-extension-guide is another one), it seems that while the convoluted process of visa application is a given.. whether the whole thing go smoothly is hit or miss. I’m glad to say that my visa extension experience yesterday was definitely a hit, so I wanna pay it forward and share the latest updates.

I arrived in Chiangmai by plane on 8th March through the Test n Go Scheme, using a Singapore passport with 30-days visa exemption. Upon entering the immigration area, remember to take a queue number from the screening booth located at the center of the compound.

Proceed to the tents on the left side of the compound. Your queue number will be for the ‘form verification process’ here. Fill up all the necessary forms according to the many English signs there. If you need to photocopy or take photo, you can proceed to the back of the building. Wait for your queue number to be called after filling out the forms. When your number is called, you can direct all your enquiries to the person attending to you. Mine speaks good English and answers all my questions well. After confirming that my forms/copies are in order, I’m given a number and directed to the main aircon office building.

Give the number to the information window directly opposite the entrance and they’ll give you another queue number to wait for your turn at one of the window stations inside. Watch the tv screen and go to the station indicated when your number is up, pay the 1900 baht then go back to your seat to wait again. Someone will call your name for you to take a photo in front, then it’s time to wait some more before you’re called to collect your passport with a freshly stamped visa extension!

Remember to get a screenshot of the ‘tenant registration’ from your current landlord at least the day before. That will be your critical TM30 copy. My landlord forgot to register for me when I arrived but did it online just the day before my application, so it’s pretty fast to do. To play it safe, I went to print out this TM30 screenshot at a copy center in the morning before I went to immigration. You can download and print the TM7 form online too, but it seems the two acknowledgement forms can only be filled in at the office. While filling out the forms there, I realized that the SPM.2 form is actually just a second acknowledgment form, the first being the penalties acknowledgement form.

I wanted to get a 60 days visa extension if I could, so I enquired about the Covid Visa and was told that my ‘visa exempt’ case is classified under Tourist Visa (TR) and therefore I cannot apply for covid visa now. However, the covid visa is extended to May 24 so before my upcoming extension ends on 6th May, I can apply for that then.

I arrived at about 11am on Wednesday morning and there were very few people around. Finished my forms and photo-taking at almost 12pm so I was told to wait till their lunchtime is over at 1pm. In the aircon-office, I note that the wait time for each number seems to be only abt 5min so that’s quite fast. Left happy at about 2pm. Everyone I met was helpful and polite, making the whole experience a breeze.

All in all, I feel that the system could be better – e.g. the TM7 and two acknowledgement forms could be combined into one form for simplicity’s sake. However, seeing the many signs in English and the staff insistence on adhering to the queue system (which mysteriously skipped over the two guys beside me waiting in the office, much to their consternation), I feel like the people on the ground are doing all they can to make things better.

Or maybe I’m just lucky to come on a day with minimal crowd!

April 4, 2022 at 1:09 pm

Hi Yanxin, Thank you very much for your comment. Hope it helps the others.

April 19, 2022 at 4:42 am

where I can get a visa extension on Phuket island?

April 19, 2022 at 5:46 pm

Hi, I am from India. I will visit thailand in 2 days from now. I have return ticket after 15 days. Can I extend it to another 15 days to make it 30 days? I booked my flight for 30 days but I found out that visa on arrival allows max 15 days. So I changed flight but I really want to go for 30 days. I heard somewhere I can extend only for 7 days one time only. Hope you have some answer for my query. Thanks

April 20, 2022 at 4:36 am

Hi Nishant, You can extend it for 7 days only, and that too in very specific scenarios such as medical reasons. You are better off coming with a SETV if you want to stay for 30 days.

April 21, 2022 at 5:57 am

Thanks for the help but I would like to check, I flew from singapore to thai and my visa free is expiring on 27th april. Im aware that the tm7 needs a reason and what reason do people usually write for 30 visa extension? And I would like to ask for that can I get a covid visa just because I want to travel more? What reason would I need to write if this is the case, is it still easy to get covid visa too? Thanks for ur reply

April 24, 2022 at 6:31 am

Hi Tim, For the 30-day visa extension, you could simply mention that you want to travel more. But for the Covid extension, they are asking for more proof. You could say tourism as the reason or that you can’t go back to your country now.

April 27, 2022 at 4:53 am

They asked for the letter but Singapore embassy told me to contact them directly for any extensions, what should i do in this case ? thanks again!

April 28, 2022 at 11:51 am

You mean the Singapore emebassy in Thailand? In that case, maybe you can reach the embassy and see if they can provide a letter. If not, you can write one yourself mentioning that the embassy doesn’t provide any letters.

May 2, 2022 at 7:40 pm

Yes thats right, but they replied me that they do not issue “covid visa letter” so should i just print this email reply out and show the immigration? thank you!

May 6, 2022 at 12:57 pm

Yes, that is exactly what you can do.

May 16, 2022 at 10:51 am

Hi, I am in Chiang Mai and will be applying for a covid visa extension. When filling out the form I noticed that I have to specify the reason why I am making the request. Can I write that the reason is because covid cases are increasing in my region of origin? Do I need to bring evidence? Or possibly what motivation do you suggest to write?

June 6, 2022 at 3:40 am

My 30 day visa extension is about to end. Do I need a letter from the Australian embassy to apply for Covid 60 day extension? Will immigration ask? Thank you

June 7, 2022 at 7:15 am

Hi Jade, They surely can ask. Either get a letter or an email where they state they either don’t provide any such letter.

June 15, 2022 at 7:58 am

Hi I need to extend visa actually my visa expires today but I don’t know where is immigration office and I extend visa

June 16, 2022 at 4:45 pm

Hello, to be granted access into thailand i need proof of my flight leaving the country. Once i am in thailand i wish to extend my visa. Do i therefore book the flight for what would be my departure date if they grant me an extension or do i book it for the original 60 days and then change my flight when the extension is granted?

June 18, 2022 at 7:40 am

If you are flying to Thailand, it is always advisable to carry proof of your onward journey. We recommend visa reservation to rent: https://thevisaproject.com/recommends/visa-reservation/

Now, coming to the dates, you can plan to get a new one once you are in Thailand which can include the 30 days extension.

So effectively, you could rent it twice.

June 20, 2022 at 4:38 am

Hello! Like many others of the commenters, I landed on this site after looking for information on how to extend and I think that this is the most easy-to-understand info I have found so far so thank you for that.

I’m heading to immigration for an extension this week. Aside from the documents you list here, will I need to show a ticket for onward travel and a confirmed hotel-reservation as well or can I skip those? I don’t know where I’m going next yet (so if I indeed need an onward ticket, I was going to rent one, but I’d rather save that money and spend it on something more fun) and I’m frankly too paranoid to book my next accommodation before I have that stamp in my passport so I’m sitting here now trying to decide if I should get those ready anyway or if I’ll be fine anyway. I have never applied for an extension in Thailand so I don’t know if they’re as grumpy and strict as in other countries or what I should expect, haha.

Anyway, thank you again for the great information!

June 22, 2022 at 5:04 pm

Hi Nicole, They can sometimes ask for the onward ticket. So it is always better to carry one. Or you can simply show up without it and bring it with you the next time if they ask for it.

Accommodation proof is pretty far-fetched.

June 22, 2022 at 8:29 pm

Hello! We just discovered that the 60 day Thailand Tourist Visa which we were able to apply for via e-visa back in December 2021 is no longer available as an e-visa. You have to apply in person at a Royal Thai consulate or embassy. So, now we are considering a 30 day visa free entry as US passport holders and then extending for another 30 days at an Immigration office. Information on the internet is very confusing. Some say only 15 day extensions for air travelers is given, and your site says 30 days. And of course the Royal Thai Embassy website doesn’t appear to provide ANY info about extending visa free. We are coming in August 12 and staying 60 days through Oct 10. Are you still confident the 30 day visa free will extend for 30 days? Thanks in advance for your reply.

June 25, 2022 at 11:53 am

Hi, You should get 30 days. Have not heard of anyone getting 15 days in the recent past.

July 5, 2022 at 11:49 pm

According to people I talked in Thailand they will not give you 30 days you have to do it in your own country

July 7, 2022 at 11:59 pm

Please help. Its July 8 2022. Planning to enter in 10 days on US passport visa exemption no visa required. IS IT STILL POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE STAY? HOW MANY DAYS WILL IT GET EXTENDED? Thanks…

July 10, 2022 at 9:03 am

Yes it is. 30.

July 11, 2022 at 4:08 am

Hello! I am Canadian flying to Thailand in two weeks time. I know I can get a tourist visa/visa upon arrival if my stay is limited to 30 days but i want to extend my stay just by a few days – probably just by 3-5 days.

A) If I arrive at the airport and my return ticket is over the 30 day limit, will I be refused entry into the country? Or would they still let me in? B) If they do let me in, would I just be able to extend that 30 day stay visa before it expires?

Thank you in advance! I’ve tried calling the Thai embassy but no one seems to be answering!

July 20, 2022 at 3:03 am

Sorry about the late reply Stephanie. A) No you should not be refused entry over this. B) You can file for the extension for 30 days before the initial entry date allowed.

July 18, 2022 at 4:01 pm

Thanks for all the info but my head is exploding! Decades ago when I went to Thailand twice for a total of 3 months, none of this was necessary.

American arriving October 2022 and I want to be in Thailand for at least 2 months. Can I do the 30 day non Visa requirement as a tourist for free and THEN apply for then apply for the 90 day single entry the tourist Visa that you can use for 60 days, while I’m already in the country?

How long do I have to wait before before coming in again for another either free 29 days or applying for the 90 day Visa?

Can I show a bus or train ticket for an exit to a neighboring country because I don’t plan to fly?

I keep reading conflicting info on $ requirements for this Visa and when they ask an amount, is that per week, per month or total $ for whatever length of stay?

Sorry for so many questions but I’m traveling to many countries and I’m tired of spending endless hours on trying to get clear, precise, current info.

July 22, 2022 at 10:24 am

1. You can get 30 days visa-exempt entry. You can extend this inside Thailand.

2. You can not get a tourist visa when you are inside Thailand. You need to make a border run. There are multiple articles on the website on that. https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/60-day-thailand-tourist-visa-in-laos/

3. Train/ bus tickets are accepted.

4. The cost of the tourist visa would vary depending on where you apply.

Here is another article that would be useful : https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

January 8, 2023 at 9:37 am

I’m from the Netherlands and I’m cycling around South-East Asia. I’ll extend my visa-exempt entry of 45 days tomorrow, for another 30 days, but I might need another 15-30 days after that.

My question is whether a border run gives me 15 or 30 more days? I read conflicting things about that.

I’ll be in the North of Thailand then, so the Laos is the obvious choice. How long should I stay there before coming back?

Also, my first 45 days expire today (Sunday) already. I was in Kaeng Krachan and realized too late that immigrant offices are closed in the weekends. I’ll go to the office tomorrow morning. Will the overstay of one day give me a problem now or later on?

Kind regards,

January 9, 2023 at 8:38 pm

Hi Michael, If you end up doing the extension 1 day late, most probably you would need to pay the 500B fine nothing else.

If you do the border run, you should get 45 days as it would be a visa-exempt entry. Earlier the land border runs gave you 15 days only. Laos is surely a great choice. 1 or 2 days in Laos would do the trick.

Please update us on how it goes. Would help others a lot.

Cheers, Deb

July 29, 2022 at 6:56 pm

Hi I’m American and have a flight for the 3rd of August, I signed up for a tourist visa a week ago but I don’t think it’s going to be finished before I leave, so I have a question and it’s a but of an emergency situation now

A) can I just land at the airport and get the visa exemption, then extend it there?

B) can I keep my flight return date still showing 2 months later on the 3rd of October? My accommodation are on the same days as well.

All together my time there is 63 days, but I can Push back my departure date if necessary. I’ve gotten so much mixed up info on all of this. Thanks for the help

July 31, 2022 at 8:52 am

Hi Chuck, A) Yes, you can do it. B) I would recommend keeping it within 60 days so that you can reason with them. There is always someone who is not having a good day.

August 11, 2022 at 3:09 am

Just to give everyone a heads-up (since the link posted here now doesn’t work any longer), I had my visa exemption (30 days) extended with another 30 days yesterday.

The new location is at the IT Square Mall in Lak Si (3rd floor). The process went quite smooth. Prepared everything as was explained here, but still had to fill in two additional documents, which were provided at the location. Took me a little longer than 1 hour, but beware that there’s only 300 queue tickets given out each day. I arrived at 15:00 and had queue number 220, btw.

August 11, 2022 at 1:52 pm

Hi Zero, Thank you for the update. Would you mind sharing which additional documents were you needed to fill in?

August 18, 2022 at 2:31 am

I am SO happy I found this website !! So I have never been to Thailand, but I had got my tickets already. I’m leaving Nov 2nd 2022 and coming back May2nd 2023. So 6 months. I am Canadian, coming from Canada. I am waiting for my SETV online application to be approved. I know I can do 90 days with the extension. Do I have other options of extensions ? Without having to leave ?.. and if I do have to do a run, would I come on my 30 day no visa, and extend for another 30… then have to do another run ? Any help is sooo appreciated. Thank you so much.!!

August 19, 2022 at 6:40 am

Hi Aly, This article will help you in understanding all those details : https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

August 29, 2022 at 10:55 pm

Is it possible to stay 90 days on a british passport,I know I can extend by 30 days,but what can I do for the last 30 days.will I have to do a border run. Thanks

August 31, 2022 at 7:48 am

Hi Stuart, You can surely do a border run, however it would be better to get a SETV if you are planning to stay in Thailand for a longer time. Cheers, Deb

August 31, 2022 at 5:36 am

Hi, I read the covid extensions will no longer be given again and again. is this correct?

August 31, 2022 at 7:43 am

That is right Ron. They have discontinued it for now.

August 31, 2022 at 7:58 pm

Hi buddy , I was curious , I’m American and came on a visa free and they gave me 30 days, Which ends September 9th, next week. When do you think I should go for the visa extension. Also after that extension I can apply for another one? Also if I can’t , can I make a border run get 30 days and then get another extension . And repeat this process over and over? Last thing, you say you can get visa free 45 days , but I only received 30 days. Thankyou

September 3, 2022 at 2:42 pm

Hi Cody, You get visa-exempt entry for 30 days now. During Covid times, they had temporarily extended it to 45 days. Not anymore. You can apply for the extension 1 week before the 30-day limit is over.

Give this article a read to get an idea on the border runs and other things in general: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thailand-long-stay-visa-and-restrictions/

September 10, 2022 at 7:39 am

Hi, I am travelling to thailand from Australia on a 90 days volunteer visa. At the end of that 90 days I would like to travel as a tourist for another 15 days. Can I request an extension of my volunteer visa or do I need to reapply for a tourist visa?

September 16, 2022 at 6:39 am

Hi Amber, I believe it is a Non-O volunteer visa? You can surely extend it. In order to get a tourist visa, you would need to leave Thailand.

September 19, 2022 at 2:24 pm

Hi, can anyone advise me? we are flying out to Thailand on 27th september for 34 days. We know the Thai government are extending the visa to 45 days stay from 1st October, We return home on the 1st November. can we travel without an E visa? sorry if this sounds confusing. john

September 23, 2022 at 6:59 am

Hi Austin, As of October 1st citizens from 53 countries can enter Thailand without visa for 45 days (up from 30). Since you are entering before that, you would get 30 days, and then you would need to extend it for 30 more.

September 30, 2022 at 7:41 pm

Hi Deb, as all the others trippers I am so grateful for your skilled help! It is nice to read how may people would stay in this amazing country long as possible, “fighting”against every kind of administrative difficulties! Arrived to Bangkok from Paris on the 18 of September with a non visa 30 days limited stay, I am preparing my documents to go to the IT Square Lakes Plaza for the extension. – If I have to include the T6 form I don’t have ? I don’t remember if they didn’t give me ( is it possible?) or if I’ve lost it…it is not a form that I can download isn’t? -If I’ve understood correctly, I will not benefit of 45 days because I arrived before the 1 of October, right? – at the moment of my demand I still have an hotel address, but not for longtime as I wish go outside Bkk.The authority is asking an address covering all the extension stay? Thank you so much, Faustina

October 4, 2022 at 1:16 pm

Hi Faustina, Thank you for the kind words. Yes, let’s hope they get better. 🙂 – It is possible that you didn’t get one. Rarely happens but possible. See J’s very helpful comment on this: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-2509

– You wouldn’t get 45 days since you arrived before 1st October

– It is better that you get the TM7 mentioning the hotel where you would be staying at. You should already have it. A little less hassle. Then once you get the extension, you can go outside Bangkok.

October 4, 2022 at 7:45 pm

Hi there, I am a NZ citizen arriving in Bangkok on 17 October, i want to stay 85 days in Thailand, i will get the 45 day Visa Exemption on arrival, can i do a visa run to Cambodia/Malaysia 45 days later, and re-enter and get another 45 day visa exemption? thanks a lot!

October 5, 2022 at 5:50 pm

Hi Don, I believe yes you would.

October 4, 2022 at 9:58 pm

Do you have any infos about the Special 60-day Covid Extension of Thai Visa… for end 2022 and begining 2023? Thanks!

October 5, 2022 at 5:51 pm

Right now it is not happening Phillipe. I doubt they will go back to Covid extensions.

October 8, 2022 at 9:22 am

Hi Ded, I’m wondering if a land border visa extension run (post 60-days visa ) cab be also done in Myanmar/laos? Txs

October 12, 2022 at 2:16 pm

Hi Karina, It can definitely be done in Laos. Don’t think Myanmar is an option right now since the borders with Myanmar are closed( Last checked in September).

October 16, 2022 at 9:00 pm

Hi Deb We entered Thailand with a STV on 19 august and need to extend by November 16,2022. I have heard that some with this visa were not granted extensions. We are in Bangkok so we were just wanting to verify that it’s still possible to get extensions for the STV ? Otherwise we would need to do a border run seeing we can’t change to another visa type here. Thank you

October 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm

Hi Glynn, Have not heard of anyone who got denied the visa extension with STV. As long as you have everything they need, you can count on getting it.

November 21, 2022 at 4:52 am

I just got denied the STV visa renewal. they say it finished by 30th September

November 21, 2022 at 6:59 am

Hi Josh, Sorry to hear that. Do you mean, they denied you a 30-day extension on your STV?

October 18, 2022 at 6:11 am

Hi Deb I will be re-entering Thailand on the 4th of November on the 45 day visa exemption. I plan to extend my visa for a further 30 days during my stay. A few days after I arrive will be flying to Krabi and I have heard the visa office there is a very relaxed and quick process compared to Bangkok. My question is will I be able to extend my visa in Krabi a couple of days after arrival in the country or do I have to wait until a week or so before the visa runs out in December. Thanks for your help!

October 19, 2022 at 11:19 am

Hi Conor, Yes, you can do it a couple of days after you arrive. No need to wait for the week before the visa expires.

October 18, 2022 at 3:34 pm

Hello, Thanks again for your information! Do you know if it’s possible to extend 30 days after the 45 days visa exemption on arrival? And is there 45 days for landborder crossing?

October 19, 2022 at 11:14 am

Yes to both.

October 19, 2022 at 8:26 am

Is it possible to get an extension on the day of expiration. Say my stay expires on the 27 but I am asking for an extension on the 27 will that work?

October 19, 2022 at 11:16 am

I believe it is possible, but why take the risk? You have time to do it beforehand.

October 21, 2022 at 1:55 pm

Hello, we are coming to BKK Thailand from Canada November 4 and getting the 45 day visa exception with plans to extend for an additional 30 days. Then we are leaving for about 6 weeks to travel elsewhere, and then would like to return again for another 45 day visa exception and fly home on March 30 2023. Can we use the 45 day exception 2 times within our 5 month travel plan? Thanks for any information you can provide.

October 23, 2022 at 5:54 am

Hi Sandra, Yes, this is totally doable.

October 23, 2022 at 12:47 pm

I wonder if it’s then possible to extend for a second time the 45 days for another 30 days… I am canadian who will arrive november 15 2022

Visa waiver end december 29; make extension until january 28 Going to Laos until february 25 2023 Back in Thailand february 25 with visa waiver 45 days Make a second 30 days extension until until I go back in canada may 9 2023??? Thanks a lot for your infos, it is very appreciate…

October 25, 2022 at 7:00 am

Technically speaking, it should be possible although no one has done this yet. Worth a try, and do let us know if you succeed.

October 27, 2022 at 8:11 am

Hi Deb, Super helpful blog and advice. We’re wondering if we book flights for longer than 45 days apart (30 Dec 22 until 15 March 23) will we still be able to get the 45 day visa upon arrival (UK and Swedish citizens) and then extend it for 30days to cover us for our full stay? Or do our flights need to be less than 45 days apart to start with? Thanks for your advice and help!!

October 28, 2022 at 8:59 am

Hi Alex, Appreciate your kind words. Please book the flights for less than 45 days. In fact, I highly recommend renting a ticket or buying a 24-hour cancellable one ( totally free). I recommend doing this before the 45-day limit runs out. The date ideally should be on the 43rd/44th day. Refer to the section: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#What_to_Do_about_Onward_Ticket_for_Thai_Visa_Extension

I have a whole article on this: https://thevisaproject.com/blog/tips/10-ways-for-onward-travel-proof/

October 30, 2022 at 3:54 am

Hi Deb, Great info, and thanks for your willingness to advise all of us! My 90 day non-imm O visa (Thai wife, I’m American) will expire in a couple weeks, yet we are planning to stay in Thailand for a couple more months. As I didn’t create a Thai bank account when I arrived (stupid me), an item that seems to be needed to extend the non-imm O, what are my options for continuing my stay here? Thanks!

November 1, 2022 at 7:14 am

Hi Seattlite, I would not recommend a visa conversion inside Thailand since that is always a slippery slope. The easiest option would be to make a border run and come as visa-exempt, and then do the extension on that. That gives you 75 days easily. In the meanwhile, you can open a bank account and have that option ready.

Hope it works out for you, Deb

November 13, 2022 at 1:43 pm

Hello I am traveling to Thailand for 85 days, I will get 45 days visa free. If I take a a day trip over to Laos , will I get 45 more days when I return through the border on the same day or do I have to spend a specific time out of Thailand ?

November 15, 2022 at 6:50 am

Hi Mel, Try to stay at least one full day in Laos, and then enter Thailand. Technically speaking, you should get 45 days. Request to update us. Would be really helpful to others.

November 15, 2022 at 2:55 am

They did’nt give me a TM6 CARD when I come in… can I do extension without this card?… or I should find one and if so how where I can get one?

November 18, 2022 at 9:07 am

Hi Philippe, Yes, you can get a new one or file a Police report for this. See this: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#comment-2509

November 19, 2022 at 11:41 am

Actually it’s a new procedure… they do not give TM6 card when you come in Thailand… I wonder if I should ask for one…

November 21, 2022 at 9:52 am

I did not see where the immigration office locations are shared on the immigration.go.th website. Can you help me find such? I am staying in CBD area and will try to go tomorrow to extend m 45 day tourist visa. Then I will do a visa run in January.

I may eventually re-enroll in Thai classes and get an Education visa again, as I did during Covid (they were online and pretty spotty back then, so I could use more classes anyway).

November 23, 2022 at 8:04 am

Hi Chris, I have added a map that you can refer to for the location.

All the best in your endeavors.

November 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm

November 22, 2022 at 11:36 am

Can can visa free entry in thailand be extended by another 30 days? So I come in with a 45 visa exemption and then once in Thailand I extend that by another 30 days for a full 75 days?

I think if I understand this article right it is possible, but I want to be sure.

Thanks for this site. Nowhere in the internet I found such detailled info about all this.

November 24, 2022 at 10:11 am

Hey Johannes, Yes, this is possible.

And thank you for the kind words.

November 24, 2022 at 2:56 pm

Hi Deb, Regarding the 45 day plus 30 day extension for 75 days total: Would I book a return flight now for 45 days or at 75 days? thanks

November 25, 2022 at 6:37 am

Hi Nick, You need to get two in reality. One let’s say on the 43rd day and the other, say, 28 days after that. Please refer to the section on onward tickets as well.

December 2, 2022 at 9:32 am

Yes, this is correct.

I was given a 45 day exemption on arrival and this afternoon I went to the Immigration office and paid THB1900 for an additional 30 days.

November 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm

I did not find a list of Bangkok Immigration/Visa offices on the link above. I have the form to extend my 45 day tourist visa, but do you know where I can go to file it in Bankgok?

November 27, 2022 at 10:26 pm

Hi Deb, I intend to fly in from the states on January 1st, 2022 on the 45 day visa exempt option. i am going to transfer 800,000 Baht to my Thai bank account in early December. Do you know if I would qualify for the 12 month “extension of stay” visa if I enter with the 45 day exempt option, and not the 60 day tourist visa?

November 30, 2022 at 5:55 am

Hi Steve, I don’t think this is possible with the 45-day visa-exempt option or with the 60-day tourist visa.

December 1, 2022 at 4:34 am

Firstly, thanks in advance for any help you may give me.

I’m a little bit stuck on what exactly to do.

I have a 45 day visa waiver, I’d like to extend another 30 days.

My question is to do with the address I have to supply on the TM7.

My visa waiver expires on the 31/12/22. So when I apply, do I need to book a hotel for the 31/12 only and put this on the form? Does it need to be longer?

I’m travelling around the country just now, so all a bit ad hoc at the moment.

Thanks again mate

December 2, 2022 at 11:05 am

Hi Ian, Yes, booking a hotel for a night can do the trick. Not really needed for much longer.

December 2, 2022 at 6:45 am

Hi Deb, I mistakenly believed I had a 90 day visa and have already stayed past the expiry of my actual 30 day visa. I will be flying out next week near but not over the 90 day limit; should I go to the Immigration Bureau and self-report? Is there any chance to extend my visa now it’s already expired? Would I be arrested and taken to IDC?

December 4, 2022 at 11:12 am

Hi Tom, Sorry to hear about this. If you’re stopped by the police you could be arrested. Let’s hope it does not come to that. Try to leave asap and pay your 500 baht/day fine on exit. You will probably receive an overstay stamp on your passport.

Please update us on how it goes.

December 2, 2022 at 3:45 pm

Hi Deb, Indian who received an e-visa for 30 days, got the VOA stamp when I arrived. If I go to the IT Plaza, will they only give me 7 days extension? Thanks!

December 4, 2022 at 11:18 am

Hi Salo, It’s possible to extend your visa on arrival by 7 days only in case you are ill and unable to travel. It is not straightforward for Indians as far as I know.

And from what I have heard from other expats, the 7 days you are offered is in actual fact a denial to approve an extension and they give you 7 days to leave. It is better not to take this option because they will put a stamp saying so and this could become an issue in the future.

If you areally want to travel longer in Thailand, get a Thai STV.

December 5, 2022 at 3:39 am

It seems you can get visa extension via Thai government e-visa service. https://online.vfsevisa.com/ Do you have comment on this process?

December 5, 2022 at 10:48 am

Hi Jo, I don’t think that is possible.

December 8, 2022 at 1:18 pm

Does anyone know if they now require a TM30 at Chang Wattana when doing a 30 day extension on a 45 day Visa waiver?

Thanks in advance for any help.

January 6, 2023 at 8:38 am

So this 45-day visa expires on March 31, 2023.

What if I arrive on March 1, 2023? Would that mean my date to leave would be April 14, 2023? And if I wanted to extend this date by another 30 days, I would need to go to apply for an extension at least about a week before April 14th?

Does that sound right?

January 9, 2023 at 10:49 am

Hello there 75 days. Yes, that is true. And depending on where you apply for the extension, you can also apply much earlier.

January 23, 2023 at 4:38 am

I was wondering if you know the limit to how many visa free waivers you are allowed per year when entering by air to Thailand.

I have used a two month visa (June – Aug 22′) then two visa waivers (extending them both) with visa runs in between.

I am about to come back to Thailand in Feb and am a bit worried they are going to question me at the airport or refuse entry.

I’ve seen conflicting reports online that you are allowed up to six per calendar year and some say only two.

If you or anyone else can answer my question I would greatly appreciate it.

January 24, 2023 at 8:33 pm

Hi Conor, There are indeed conflicting reports about this. Some say a maximum of 4 times as well, and a big part of this depends on your personal travel history and stamps in Thailand, and whether the immigration officer had a bad day.

All the best, Deb

February 23, 2023 at 1:51 am

Hello Deb, May be you have information about land border with Malaysia and Myanmar… I would like to do visa run before end of march so I guess I could have an other 45 days waiver (I am canadian)? 1- wondering about Padang Besar (Malaysia) it’s use to be easy there… is it still the same? With night train to Bangkok… or I have to go to Hat Yai for catch this train? Do I need to stay one night in Malaysia? 2-wondering about Myanmar… Ranong and Mae Sot border… I heard that Mae Sot bridge is open but is this okay for visa run?… it’s you use to be…. Could I go Myanmar and come back Thailand in the same day? Thank you very much for all the infos you give! Philip

February 25, 2023 at 8:59 pm

Hi Philippe, While Laos still remains the safest and easiest of all, Malaysia is just fine. Have not heard any bad news about it pretty recently. You can take the overnight sleeper train to Penang besar. From there you can take an other train to penang, if you wish to stay in Malaysia but it is not really required.

Coming to the Mae Sot border in Myanmar, what I know is that you’ll be required to wait in the office while your passport is stamped and then asked to return immediately to Thailand. You can’t stay there overnight. You are only permitted to cross the bridge for the purposes of a border run.

Please update once you do it so that the others can benefit.

February 24, 2023 at 9:52 am

1st, many thanks for all helpful informations provided here.

I would like to ask for your kind confirmations on following 2 questions, please :

1) Got a first 45 days’ exemption (arrival by plane) expiring on March 4th. According to some others experiences here, a 30 days’ extension at Gvt Complex next week should then be no problem, yes ?

2) If exiting Thailand to Laos on March 30th then crossing back by land on the next day March 31st, could I normally still get another 45 days’ exemption ? And, if so, would that one be regularly elligible to an additional 30 days’ extension again ?

With great thanks and brgds.

February 25, 2023 at 9:02 pm

Hi J, Yes to the first question, and technically yes to the second one. Why wait until the last day to do this? 🙂

February 26, 2023 at 10:12 am

Hey Deb, Thanks for reply. To answer your question : just with the intention of bringing my stay in Thailand as far as it can go. ) By the way, did you have any actual report of that kind of border run by land getting a renewed 45 days’ exemption yet ?

February 26, 2023 at 11:49 am

Hi J, Yes, I surely do.

February 28, 2023 at 6:41 am

Hey Deb, Some update to whom it may be of some use : I can confirm that, in Bkk, visa extensions (at least for Tourist and 45 days waiver) are not processed at the Gvt Complex anymore but at IT Square (awful shabby place…) Surprisingly very few people there. So, except for the gloomy ambience, it went smooth and fast. Didn’t even take 15mns altogether to get my 30 days extension.

March 19, 2023 at 3:28 pm

Hi Deb, great article, but I’m still struggling to figure out what is my best option. I just wanted to explain my situation and hope you can offer the best advice! I am going to Thailand from England on 23rd May 2023 and I booked a return ticket back on the 20th August. I was planning to apply for a 60 day tourist visa and then extend for another 30 days. I now realise that it’s not great to assume that I will get the extension. Will this cause an issue that my return flight is already longer than the initial 60 days I will be offered? Will I need to book something else? Also is the 60 day tourist visa the best option? Or could I possibly arrive and get 45 days, leave the country briefly and then get another 45? Finally if I apply for an extension on the 60 day visa on say day 45, will the extension apply immediately, or be effective from the end of the 60 days? thanks so much if you can take the time to reply.

March 24, 2023 at 9:35 am

Hi Hollie, I believe you can do both but to me getting the SETV for 60 days and extending it would always be a better option, just because you could stay in the country for 90 days continuously. And the extension kicks in only when your 60 days expire, not from your date of application. So you are fine in that regard.

How to plan the flight tickets: https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/thai-visa-extension/#What_to_Do_about_Onward_Ticket_for_Thai_Visa_Extension

Hope you have a good time in Thailand.

April 19, 2023 at 10:29 am

Hi Deb, Thanks for all the advice given on this page, it’s very useful. My situation is: I will return to Thailand on the 25th May after a two week trip to India. I have read various reports that people entering Thailand from India or China require medical insurance and a negative PCR test. Is this true and should I be buying insurance and getting tested beforehand? I cant find much info on this online. I am just worried I will be denied access if i don’t have these things. I am a British citizen and will be using the 30 day visa waiver if that makes a difference. Thanks again

May 2, 2023 at 10:19 am

Hi Conor, Sorry about the late reply. You do need travel insurance. This insurance must cover the duration of your stay in Thailand plus an additional 7 days from their planned date of departure. It should be of at least USD 10,000 and include treatment for COVID‑19 related costs.

There is no need for negative PCR test as far as I know.

Thanks, Deb

May 26, 2023 at 5:57 am

Thanks for the detailed guide! Didn’t realize there were so many offices outside of Bangkok. Just extended 30 days to my visa-exempt stay.

FYI for others in Ayutthaya: It went quickly (11am Friday). Can do photocopies (3 baht/page) and pictures across the street at a small shop with a camera sticker on the window.

Then a desk to fill out a few forms – one worker was very helpful and spoke some English. (And had white-out for things like when it said “date” but then the next line had month and year)

(Oh and no problem not having a collar in my photo, I’d read that elsewhere)

May 28, 2023 at 8:04 pm

Thanks a lot for the update Billy. Hope it helps everyone.

June 2, 2023 at 9:00 am

Thank you for all the advice up to this point, it is incredibly helpful.

I am going to explain my current situation and hope that I can get your advice on how to proceed. I am arriving in Thailand as a UK national on the 24th July 2023, and will be using the visa waiver for 30 days to travel the South of Thailand. I will then be travelling to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos (staying 30 days in each place). I then want to re-enter North of Thailand and stay for another 30 days before flying back to the UK.

1. The re-entry permits online are not backpacking friendly as they ask where I am staying and I do not know this information, only the first 3 days usually. How do I get around this?

2. Should I apply for a re-entry permit and extension when I am in Thailand the first time, or go to the Thai Embassy in Laos and apply for re-entry and extension there?

3. Do you think this trip is risky trying to re-enter and extend the visa? Or do you think it will be simple to do?

Many thanks, Paige

June 7, 2023 at 10:55 am

Hi Paige, I believe in your case, it would be quite simple since you are using the visa waiver to enter both the times, and you are not really exceeding the limit or getting an extension.

I don’t think you would need re-entry permit. As per the hotel reservations, you can always do refundable reservations and then cancel them.

July 21, 2023 at 4:09 pm

I just need an advice, regarding risking a visa extension in IT Square Laksi, or to go on a border run to Cambodia. We (with my parents who are senior citizens) arrived in BKK from MNL last July 5 and will end Aug 3 (a 30 day visa exemption) to visit relatives and friends as well as tour and of course, go shopping. Our return ticket to MNL will be on Aug 20MN, to have enough rest for the elderly between travels and visits, thus the requirement to have a visa extension.

My great concern is, we are not staying in a hotel/resort but with my Aunt’s (my mom’s sister, with a non-immigrant O visa) house in Bangkok. This is where it goes possibly deep for the immigration with TM30 besides the TM7. I am not sure what or where TM30 further dives in to with regards to document requirements, but it will entirely be complicated. Some says it is simple, but my Aunt’s house is named under my uncle, and they are no longer together. Thus the complication deepens if we talk about TM30.

With our situation, I am not sure how the Thai immigration treats elderly aliens who just wants to visit and stay with relatives in Thailand, tour great sites with relative and friends, and do shopping for souvenirs to bring back home.

So my two options are: 1. Easy 30min – 1hr but risky visa extension in IT Square Laksi with a non refundable fee of thb1900 if denied because of TM30 concern and would have to rebook our tickets to go back home. 2. An assuring but tiring whole day border run to Cambodia with a elderly parents worth thb2500.

Any advice will be great for a Thai visa extension.

July 23, 2023 at 9:27 pm

Hi GB, I get your concern. Here is the thing. You do not really need proof of a TM30 to extend a tourist visa or visa exempt entry (though someone still needs to have submitted it for you). So the assumption here is that your uncle, the owner in this case, should have submitted this.

I would say that give it a try a week or so before so that in case it does not work out for any reason or a moody official, you still have time and energy to do a border run.

Hope it works out. My heart says it will. Please keep us updated.

August 7, 2023 at 4:18 am

Hello Deb, Great site and advice. My question re a scenario – Entered Thailand with a US passport for 60 days, then extended for 30 days whilst awaiting decision for a 5 year Elite Visa (with rules for Elite extension to 10 or 20 years). Then Thailand Elite announced a complete revamp of Elite visa and a discontinuation of a 5 year Elite but provided people a short time to pay more to upgrade to 10 or 20 years. A five year can still be granted, but the extension ability ceases so upgrade would have to occur about now. In October 2023 the Elite visa is likely to be much more expensive and possibly have less incentives. Therefore, although the 5 year elite is still awaiting approval, the changes required a backup plan to apply for an O-X long stay retired pensioner option application, now also submitted. Therefore, there are now two options awaiting approval by officials, and the current extension of 30 days is about to end. As it is changes by authorities that have created the unknown situation eith no indication when approvals or denials will occur, would officials be inclined to grant a second 30 day extension? I understand that your answer will be speculation based on experience, but your opinion is valued and may be used as a guide as to whether an attempt should be made to put the case forward. Otherwise, there will be added expense of moving out for a border run flight and return. Kind regards.

August 15, 2023 at 10:34 pm

Hi Mark, Yes, this is quite a situation. I understand your concern. In most countries in the world, if your visa application is under process, you don’t have to worry even if your current visa expires. I personally have been in this situation more than a few times and this is totally fine.

Thailand being Thailand, you can’t predict these things. If all your documents for the O-X are in order, they have no reason to deny it. I would say that be positive and wait for the approval. If I were in your shoes, I would have done that and faced the consequences in case things did not work out in the end.

But if you want to play it safe, a border run is always an option. Would love if you could update on the final outcome.

August 17, 2023 at 3:08 pm

Hi we was in Thailand for 30 days on the visa waiver stamp we have since left the country and visited Laos and currently we are in Vietnam. We are planning to fly back into Thailand soon. The question I have is can we get another 30 day waiver stamp when we arrive (we would’ve been out of Thailand for 20 days since our last visit) secondly if we can get another waiver stamp is it possible to pay to extend this for a further 30 days for 1900 Bhat? Or do we have to apply for a visa online? Thank you in advance for your reply!

August 19, 2023 at 2:54 pm

Hi Reece, Yes, you should be able to get a waiver and an extension. In case you decide to get an SETV in Vietnam, you can do so as well : https://thevisaproject.com/experience/thailand/tourist-visa-to-thailand-in-vietnam/

September 5, 2023 at 7:40 pm

Uwaga! Nie można przedłużyć wizy w dowolnym urzędzie! Musi być odpowiedni dla twojego adresu!

September 6, 2023 at 2:17 pm

I don’t really understand this comment but I will let it slide.

October 6, 2023 at 1:24 am

Hi, regarding the amount of visa waiver entries you can have per year: Siam Legal (who runs the Thai Embassy website) clarified that under the new rules, you can get up to two (2) entries by land per calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31) and up to six (6) by air. People who enter on the visa exemption / waiver can still extend by another 30 days. Thought this might be useful 🙂

Source: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-visa-latest-update

January 5, 2024 at 7:12 am

I just got a 30 day extension of my ’30 day visa exemption’ on arrival (w/ US passport) at IT Square Laksi. There are 2 photo & print /copy shops next door. They open at 8:30am, close from 12-1 for lunch, and stop taking new people about 3:30pm, closing at 4:30.

In addition to TM-7, there are 2 more forms they want you to fill out with your info but no other supporting docs. Bring your own pen!

Get there early to avoid having to wait through lunch break. After lunch things move slower as there were many ‘agents’ with 4500-5000b clients skipping the cue.

I tried the ‘new’ E-Visa system, but the next appointment was a week away, and then it was going to take 7-12 business days to ‘process’. You get to ‘skip the line’ by submitting your documents online, but you also have to pay another 500b. You can pay more to get faster processing: 1500 for 2-3day, and 5000 for same or overnight processing if my memory is correct.

January 30, 2024 at 3:03 pm

Thanks a lot Greg. This would definitely help the others a lot.

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The Immigration Bureau makes it easier for foreigners by releasing “e-Extension” allowing them to apply for the extension of temporary stay online in 3 minutes.

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Pol.Gen.Suwat Chaengyodsuk,

the former Commissioner-General of Royal Thai Police, and Pol.Gen.Dumrongsak Kittiprapas, Commissioner-General of Royal Thai Police, together with Pol.Lt.Gen.Phakphumphiphat Sujjapan, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau, released for the first time in Thailand the system for applying the extension of temporary stay via electronic method or “e-Extension”. This project was initiated by Pol.Gen.Suwat Chaengyodsuk, the former Commissioner-General,

of Royal Thai Police, to develop a system for public services and provide service recipients with technology via a digital system in accordance with the development guidelines for a modern government sector. As a result, the Commissioner-General of Royal Thai Police, Pol.Gen.Dumrongsak Kittiprapas, has continued to carry out this project.

The Royal Thai Police and the Immigration Bureau’s Service for applying the extension of temporary stay via electronic method (e-Extension) has enhanced and built a new service form provided to foreigners by applying the extension of temporary stay and paying fees via electronic form. Bangkok is the pilot area of applying the extension of stay for foreigners who reside in Bangkok or whose government offices are in the Bangkok area. This project will be served based on the following 12 reasons or necessities for extending stay: 1. Tourism, 2. Public school teachers,

3. Attending a public school, 4. Serving in a government agency, 5. Former Thai, 6. Resident’s families, 7. Press, 8. Trainer and researcher for a government agency, 9. Machine installation and repair, 10. Medical Specialist, 11. Stationed vehicle operator, and 12. Embassy-certified and requested.

This is due to the fact that for only 12 reasons or necessities mentioned above, over 200,000 foreigners applying for the extension of temporary stay in Thailand each year, and this number is expected to rise. Furthermore, the service is used by a large number of people in the Bangkok area, resulting in a lengthy wait time, typically 1-2 hours.

If, on the other hand, the foreigners turn to use the service via

“e-Extension” system (Electronics Extension of Temporary Stay in The Kingdom: e-Extension), they can fill out their information at any time via online system on their mobile phones and computers on the website, and then meet an official to verify their identity and receive visa sticker within 3 minutes.

This project reduces operational steps and time periods, allowing foreigners to schedule an appointment date and receive the visa sticker on their own. It regards as a new dimension of the applying extensions of temporary stay in Thailand.

The “e-Extension” system has been available for foreigners to test since the 10th of October. Many foreigners were interested in and used the system, which worked well and satisfied service recipients, and it is expected to grow.

Mr.Kaushik Ghosh, regional head of Australia-Asia of VFS Global, also added that the e-Extension is a platform that supports the system for extensions of temporary stay in the Kingdom in a convenient and smooth manner. This will also enhance the experience of visitors who need to extend their stay in Thailand.

Foreigners can apply for the extension of stay online at Thaiextension.vfsevisa.com. In the first phase, service recipients can obtain a visa sticker from the Immigration Division 1, the Government Complex Chaeng Wattana, Building B, Lak Si District, Bangkok.

The “e-Extension” system will make it easier for people to apply for the extension of stay while also improving screening from the step of filling out forms, submitting documents, and paying fees electronically. The Immigration Bureau has set a goal of expanding this service to include all immigration offices across the country.

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1. visa extension – in the case of business necessity.

A. In the case of business necessity, for example, an alien must stay to carry out work for a company or partnership, etc.

Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

Criteria for Consideration

• The alien must have been granted a Non-Immigrant visa.
• The alien must earn an income per the Table of Income attached hereto. (Annex A)
• The business must have the paid-up registered capital of no less than 2 million baht.
• The said business must have submitted its financial statement as at the end of its fiscal year for the past accounting year, which has duly been audited and certified by a certified public accountant or tax auditor, to prove that the business is sufficiently secure with actual and continuous operation, according to the guidelines for consideration of business status concerning the actual and continuous operation attached hereto. (Annex B)
• The said business must have the ratio of one alien employee per 4 permanent Thai employees.
• The following businesses shall be exempted from the criteria (3) and (4) and the ratio of Thai employees specified under the criterion (5) , which shall be reduced to one alien employee per one permanent Thai employee.        (a) International trade business (Representative Office)        (b) Regional office        (c) Overseas company (Branch Office)

List of Documents

• Application form TM.7
• Copy of applicant’s passport
• Certificate of alien’s employment in the format as specified by the Immigration Bureau
• Copy of work permit or in the case of changing the workplace, the receipt of application for a new work permit and the unexpired previous work permit may be used, except for the case prescribed by law that a work permit is not required.
• Copy of evidence proving the company registration, such as a certificate of company or partnership registration, certified by a registrar within the previous 6 months
• Copy of list of shareholders certified by a registrar within the previous 6 months
• Copy of balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the latest year
• Copy of withholding income tax return for the last 3 months specifying name of employees and applicant together with payment receipts
• Copy of applicant’s personal income tax return for the latest year together with its payment receipt (if any)
• Location map showing the applicant’s workplace and photographs of interior and exterior of the workplace during business hours
• Other documents or evidence as specified by the committee for monitoring performance of official duties of competent officials of the Immigration Bureau
• For an international trade business (representative office), regional office and overseas company (branch office), documents specified in the criteria 6 and 7 are not required
• License for business operations, in the case where the said business is required by law to obtain a license, such as a hotel, factory, sightseeing business, restaurant, scrap trading business, nursery, etc.

Note: Documents other than those certified by government agencies must be signed and stamped the company seal by the authorized signatories as specified in the company registration certificate on every page of the document.

B. In the case of business necessity where an alien must stay to carry out work for a company in 18 TARGETED INDUSTRIES which the government wishes to support and STARTUP as indicated in Annex C

• The alien must maintain a minimum income of no less than 50,000 baht per month.
• The business must have the registered capital of no less than 1 million baht paid-up for no less than 25% in the first year and fully paid-up in the fourth year.
• Must have a confirmation letter from the relevant agency certifying the said business is in 18 targeted industries which the government wishes to support and Startup as indicated in Annex C
• A company in 18 targeted industries, which the government wishes to support, must have the ratio of one alien employee per one permanent Thai employee.
• For a Startup, the ratio of one alien employee per one permanent Thai employee will be required upon completion of the fifth year of operation from the date of business registration.
• Copy of applicant’s passport
• Certificate of alien’s employment in the format as specified by the Immigration Bureau
• Copy of work permit, in the case of changing the workplace, the receipt of application for a new work permit together with the unexpired previous work permit may be used, except for the case prescribed by law that a work permit is not required
• Copy of withholding income tax return for the last three months specifying name of employees and applicant together with payment receipts
• Confirmation letter from the relevant agency certifying the said business is in 18 targeted industries which the government wishes to support and Startup
• License for business operations, in the case where the said business is required by law to obtain a license

2. Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where an alien must carry out duties relating to investment approved by the relevant ministry, department and bureau

• The alien must have been granted a Non-Immigrant Visa.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant ministry, department and bureau.
• Application form
• Copy of work permit
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant ministry, department and bureau

3. Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where the applicant must carry out duties for the government, state enterprise, or other government agencies

• The alien must have been granted an official visa or Non-Immigrant Visa.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the agency or organization.
• Application form TM.47
• Copy of work permit or in the case of changing the workplace, the receipt of application for a new work permit and the unexpired previous work permit may be used.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the government or state enterprise or other relevant government agencies

4. Visa Extension - In the case of tourism purposes

The permission shall be granted for one time and no more than 30 days from the date on which the permitted period has expired.

• The alien must have been granted a Tourist Visa or visa exemption for not exceeding 30 days on tourism purpose according to the Notification of the Ministry of Interior or visa exemption for ordinary passports for not exceeding 30 days in accordance with international agreements, clause no.13 (1) of the Ministerial Regulations prescribing the Criteria, Procedures and Conditions for Inspection, Visa Exemption and Changing the Type of Visa B.E.2545
• Must not be a person having the nationality or the type specified by the committee for monitoring performance of official duties of competent officials of the Immigration Bureau. (In case of the following nationalities ,extension of stay permit will not be longer than 7 days ; Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, Togo, Nigeria, Uganda)
• Application form TM.7 (attach one Photograph taken within the last 6 months)

Additional Documents :

In the case of receiving medical treatment

• Certificate from the hospital showing the doctor’s diagnosis as follows: – Diagnosis: Specify the patient’s illness or condition. – Impact on Long-distance Travel: Indicate whether the patient’s condition affects their ability to travel long distances and provide the reason. – Treatment and Travel Restrictions: If treatment is required or unable to travel long distances, specify the duration and start date of any travel restrictions.

In the case of taking care of a patient

• A letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment and document stating relationship (in the case that the caretaker is a member of the family), such as a marriage certificate, a birth certifi.0cate, registration of child legitimization, child adoption registration certificate, or confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate.

In the case of visiting relatives or returning to their original homeland of former Thai nationals or those whose father or mother is a Thai national or former Thai national 

• Copy of documents proving that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that his/her parent is or was of Thai nationality.

In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of Thai nationality

• Documents of relationship (In the case of spouses, there must be both a legal and de facto relationship.) – Copy of household registration certificate – Copy of national ID card of the person having Thai nationality – Copy of a marriage certificate or copy of a birth certificate

In the case of litigation or court proceedings

• Evidence of Involvement in Legal Proceedings (official paper or document confirming that the applicant is being involved with the litigation or court proceedings of the case such as: Accuser, Victim, Suspect, Plaintiff, Defendant, or Witness.)

In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary sty issued by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force, who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization.

In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the embassy and consulate in Thailand
• Only in the case of training, the applicant must have been granted a work permit

5. Visa Extension - In the case of investment

A. investment of no less than baht 3 million.

A. Investment of no less than Baht 3 million:

• The alien must have been granted a Non-Immigrant Visa
• Must have entered the Kingdom before 1 October 2006 and must have been consecutively permitted to stay in the Kingdom for investing of no less than 3 million baht
• Must have evidence of transferring money into Thailand of no less than 3 million baht
• Must have evidence of investing in a purchase of condominium unit of no less than 3 million baht, issued by the government or relevant agency
• Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than 3 million baht with a commercial bank located in Thailand which has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent or
• Must have evidence of investment by purchasing the government or state enterprise bonds of no less than 3 million baht or
• Must have evidence of combination of an investment as indicated in the criteria (4), (5) or (6) of a total of no less than 3 million baht
• Copy of evidence of transferring money from overseas into Thailand, issued by a bank or juristic person with the type of company limited or public company limited or other juristic persons as specified by the Bank of Thailand
• Copy of condominium purchase agreement and copy of the ownership registration of the said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (only in the case of condominium purchase) or
• Deposit confirmation letter from a bank and copy of evidence of making a deposit (only in the case of investment in bank deposit) or
• Copy of bond certificate (only in the case of investment in a purchase of government or state enterprise bonds)

B. Investment of no less than Baht 10 million

B. Investment of no less than Baht 10 million:

• Must have evidence of transferring money into Thailand of no less than 10 million baht
• Must have evidence of investing in a purchase or rental of condominium unit for a period of no less than 3 years, issued by the government or relevant agency, at a purchase or rental price of no less than 10 million baht or
• Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than 10 million baht with a bank located in Thailand which has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent or
• Must have evidence of investing in a purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than 10 million baht or
• Must have evidence of combination of an investment as indicated in the criteria (3), (4) or (5) of a total of no less than 10 million baht
• Copy of evidence of transferring money from overseas into Thailand issued by a bank or juristic person with the type of company limited or public company limited or other juristic persons as specified by the Bank of Thailand
• Copy of a condominium purchase agreement and a copy of the ownership registration of the said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (only in the case of condominium purchase) or copy of long-term lease agreement or

6. Visa Extension - In the case of being a teacher or professor or instructor or expert or educational personnel in a government educational institution

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the educational institution.
• Copy of work permit or in the case of changing the educational institution, the receipt of application for a new work permit and the unexpired previous work permit may be used
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate and term of employment
• Copy of professional teaching license or certificate of license from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand or copy of letter of teaching license waiver from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand or copy of acknowledgment of license waiver request from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand (except for a teacher or professor or expert of higher education) or a person entitled for license exemption of restricted professions according to the Notification of the Teachers’ Council of Thailand Board

7. Visa Extension - In the case of being a teacher or professor or instructor or expert or educational personnel in a private educational institution

In the case of being a teacher or professor or instructor or expert.

• The educational institution receives permission to operate the said educational institution from the relevant government agency.
• In the case of an educational personnel, the alien must have a degree or experiences that meet the work requirement and the ratio of alien employees shall not exceed 10 percent of total teachers or professors in the educational institution.

(1) Formal schools : a school for general education, English program school, vocational school implementing the curriculum of the Ministry of Education and international school

• Copy of evidence of permission to establish the educational institution
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate and term of employment
• Copy of letter of teacher/instructor appointment in the format specified by the Office of the Private Education Commission
• Copy of professional teaching license or certificate of license from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand or copy of letter of teaching license waiver from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand or copy of acknowledgment of license waiver request from the Teachers’ Council of Thailand (except for an instructor or a person entitled for license exemption of restricted professions according to the Notification of the Teachers’ Council of Thailand Board)

(2) Non-formal schools : According to the Notification of the Private Education Commission dated 12 February 2009 concerning the Specifications of Types and Characteristics of Schools, Learning and Teaching Management and Curriculum of Non-Formal Schools and its additional amendments, the types of Non-formal schools are religious teaching , art and sports, vocational education, tutorial, life skills enhancement, Mosqe-based Islamic Education Center (TADIKA) and Traditional Islam Institution (Pondok).

• Copy of evidence of permission to establish the educational institution from the relevant government agency

(3) Private higher education institutions

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the chancellor of the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate and term of employment

(4) Learning Centers

• Copy of degree certificate as specified by the Ministry of Education
• Employment contract

In the case of an educational personnel

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, term of employment and reasons of necessity for extension of stay in the Kingdom as well as details about the number of teachers, professors and educational personnel of the educational institution categorized by nationality as Thai and alien
• Confirmation letter from the Office of the Private Education Commission

8. Visa Extension - In the case of studying in a government educational institution

Each permission shall be granted for a period certified by an educational institution, which shall not exceed one year.

• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the educational institution having details about the number of academic years and level of curriculum
• In the case of an application for extension of stay from the second year onwards, the latest academic transcript is required

9. Visa Extension - In the case of study in a private educational institution

(1) in the case of a formal school ,.

• each permission shall be granted for a period certified by an educational institution, which shall not exceed one year.

(2)  In the case of a non-formal school ,

• each permission shall be granted for a period certified by an educational institution, for no more than 90 days but the total period of stay shall not exceed one year from the date of entering the Kingdom.
• Must have been confirmed by the relevant government agency (except in the case of studying in an international school and higher education).
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the educational Institution having details about the number of academic years and level of curriculum
• In the case of an application for extension of stay from the second time onwards, the latest academic transcript is required
• Confirmation letter from a government agency of the departmental level or the provincial governor in charge of the said educational institution (except in the case of studying in an international school or higher education)
• Copy of curriculum and classroom timetable and class attendance report (only in the case of a non-formal school)

10. Visa Extension - In the case of practice of teaching or conducting research in an educational institution or research institute in the Kingdom

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the research institute.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the educational institution (in the case of a practice of teaching).
• In the case of conducting research in a private research institute or practice of teaching in a private education institution in the Kingdom, the alien must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant government agency.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of the research institute
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of the educational institution (in the case of a practice of teaching)
• Only in the case of the criterion (4), a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant government agency must be attached

11. Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of an alien who has been permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom for studying in an educational institution under the criterion 2.8 or 2.9 hereof (only applicable to parents, spouse (male-female), children, adopted children or spouse’s children)

• Must have evidence of proof of relationship.
• In the case of a spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto or
• In the case of children, adopted children or spouse’s children requesting to be under the alien’s support, the said children, adopted children or spouse’s children must not be married and live with the alien as part of the family and must not be over 20 years of age or
• In the case of a father or mother, a bank deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand, under the father’s or the mother’s name, of no less than 500,000 baht for the past three months is required. Only for the first year, the alien must submit evidence of the deposit account in which the said amount has been maintained for no less than 30 days on the filing date.
• Copy of passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay for education purpose
• Copy of documents proving the relationship such as a marriage certificate, copy of birth certificate, registration of legitimation of child certificate, copy of household registration certificate, registration of child adoption certificate or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
• Only in the case of the criterion (5) a deposit confirmation letter from a commercial bank located in Thailand and copy of bank passbook must be attached

12.Visa Extension - In the case of performing duties in mass media or filming

• In the case of performing duties in mass media, the alien must have been confirmed and requested by the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• In the case of filming, the alien must have been confirmed and requested by the Department of Tourism, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
• In the case of performing duties in mass media, a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required
• In the case of filming, a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the Department of Tourism, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is required

13.Visa Extension - In the case of studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities

• Must have been confirmed by the National Office of Buddhism or the Office of the Prime Minister or Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University or Mahamakut Buddhist University.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities.
• Confirmation letter from the National Office of Buddhism or the Office of the Prime Minister or Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University or Mahamakut Buddhist University or other educational institutions for monks
• Confirmation letter from the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities

14. Visa Extension - In the case of propagation of religion

• Must have been confirmed by the Department of Religious Affairs or the National Office of Buddhism.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the religious organization of the applicant.

Documents to be submitted

• Confirmation letter from the Department of Religious Affairs or the National Office of Buddhism
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the religious organization

15.Visa Extension - In the case of being a skilled craftsman or medical expert or practitioner of other professions for the purpose of transferring knowledge to Thai people

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the organization or relevant agency
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the organization or relevant agency

16. Visa Extension - In the case of installation, testing, maintenance or repair of a machine, aircraft or ocean liner

In the case of installation or repair of machines, aircraft, or ocean vessels:

17. Visa Extension - In the case of being an actor, vocalist, musician working at a hotel or entertainment company in Thailand with a paid-up registered capital of no less than 20 million baht

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 120 days.

• An employment must have been confirmed by a hotel or entertainment company in Thailand with a paid-up registered capital of no less than 20 million baht.
• Copy of applicant’s employment contract to work as an actor, vocalist or musician
• Copy of evidence proving the company registration, such as a certificate of company or partnership registration, certified by a registrar within the previous six months
• Only in the case of an entertainment company, copy of list of shareholders certified by a registrar within the previous six months must be attached
• Copy of the latest monthly withholding income tax return specifying the applicant’s name together with its payment receipt

18. Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of a Thai national

Thai children.

• Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)
• Having proof of relationship
• Having evidence of nationality of Thai children
• Children, adopted children, or stepchildren being considered for guardianship must meet the following criteria: Must be unmarried, must reside within the same household and under 20 years of age, except in cases of illness, disability or the inability to support themselves and must remain under the care and protection of either the father or mother
• Having evidence of definite financial the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less than 40,000 Baht per month, or must have no less than 400,000 Baht in a bank account in Thailand or have a combination of an average annual income and a deposit totaling at least 400,000 baht to cover expenses for 1 year
• Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant. The photo cannot be older than 6 months.
• Statement (No.3)
• Form for acknowledging the criteria and conditions required for temporary residence permission within the Kingdom. (STM.2)
• Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), Report address (TM30), Report 90 days
• Copy of Birth certificate and household registration of Thai children
• Copy of Registration of Child Legitimacy (Khor Ror.11) and a copy of the court judgment (if any)
• Copy of Marriage Certificate (Khor Ror 3)
• Copy of Registration of Marriage (Khor Ror 2)
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Record of family status (Khor Ror 22)
• * In the event of divorce, please provide both the divorce certificate and divorce registratio n
• Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai pare
• School certificate (If the child is currently enrolled). A picture of the father or mother with the child in front of the school (Within the last 6 months)
• Foreigner’s work permit
• A certificate from the employer company, signed by an authorized person, should include details about job duties, the type of position as per the work permit, and a monthly salary of no less than 40,000 baht
• Form of filing income tax withholding (Phor Ngor Dor 1) past 3 months and latest personal income tax (Phor Ngor Dor 91) together with receipt must be certified by The Revenue Department
• The original certificate of company registration and the list of company shareholders (B.O.J. 5) must be certified by The Department of Business Development within the previous 6 months
• 2 pictures depicting individuals in the act of performing their work duties, 2 pictures with the office building in the Background and Company map
• Letter from the bank certified the account in the bank no less than 400,000 Baht
• A copy of bank passbook dated as of the application submission date, showing a balance of no less than 400,000 Baht
• Letter from the applicant’s Embassy in Bangkok verified monthly pension or other income not less than 40,000 Baht
• In the case of have a combination of an average annual income (Evidence according to Section 8 (3)) and have total calculated deposits of not less than 400,000 baht. (Evidence according to Section 8 (2))
• If your current residence does not match the address on your house registration, please provide the following documents: A rental contract or a certificate from the homeowner, A copy of Homeowner’s ID card, A copy of the house registration of the landlord (if renting) or proof of house ownership (if you own the house), Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner
• Family picture of applicant for 4 pictures (The photo cannot be older than 6 months/ Outside house 2 pictures, Inside house 2 pictures, House Map
• Application fee is 1,900 Baht
• Documents or other evidence as specified by the Committee for Monitoring the Performance of Immigration Officials of the Immigration Bureau

1)  Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview

2)  The originals of required documents must be shown to the competent officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant

STAYING WITH THAI HUSBAND

• Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O) (The photo cannot be older than 6 months.)
• Having any proof of relationship.
• Having evidence of nationality of Thai husband.
• Having relationship with Thai husband must be de jure and de facto.
• Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant
• Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days
• * In the event of divorce, please provide both the divorce certificate and divorce registration.
• Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned and copy of Birth certificate and household registration of child/children.
• Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner.
• Family picture of applicant for 4 pictures (The photo cannot be older than 6 months / Outside house 2 pictures, Inside house 2 pictures, House Map.)
• Documents or other evidence as specified by the Committee for Monitoring the Performance of Immigration Officials of the Immigration Bureau.

STAYING WITH THAI WIFE

• Having evidence of nationality of Thai wife
• Having relationship with Thai wife de jure and de facto
• Having evidence of definite financial status of the alien husband must earn an average annual income of no less than 40,000 Baht per month, or must have no less than 400,000 Baht in a bank account in Thailand for the past two months to cover expenses for one year or have a combination of an average annual income and a deposit totaling at least 400,000 baht for yearly expenses
• Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant.
• Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM.6), evidence of report address (TM.30), Report 90 days.
• A copy of Marriage Certificate (Khor Ror 3)
• A copy of Registration of Marriage (khor Ror 2)
• A copy of Marriage Certificate
• A copy of Record of family status (Khor Ror 22)
• * If you have previously been married, please provide both the divorce certificate and divorce registration.
• Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai wife or any other document proving his Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned and copy of Birth certificate and household registration of child/children.
• Certified letter from employer for salary in details. (monthly salary no less than 40,000 Baht)
• Certificate of Incorporation of company and Certified list of shareholders (Bor Aor Jor.5) must be certified by The Department of Business Development within the previous 6 months
• Letter from the bank certified the account in the bank of not less than 400,000 baht
• A copy of bank passbook dated as of the application submission date, showing a balance of no less than 400,000 baht
• Letter from the applicant’s Embassy in Bangkok verified his monthly pension or other income not less than 40,000 baht
• In the case of have a combination of an average annual income (Evidence according to Section 5 (3) and have total calculated deposits of not less than 400,000 baht. (Evidence according to Section 5 (2))
• Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner
• Outside house 2 pictures
• Inside house 2 pictures
• Map of applicant house in Thailand

1) Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview

2) The originals of required documents must be shown to the competent officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant

19. Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of an alien taking up residency in the Kingdom (only applicable to parents, spouse (male-female), children, adopted children, or spouse’s children)

• In the case of children, adopted children or spouse’s children requesting to be under the alien’s support, the said children, adopted children or spouse’s children must not be married and live with the alien as part of the family and must not be over 20 years of age, except for the person hereof with an illness or disability and is unable to live alone and in need of father or mother’s support or
• In the case of parents, the said father or mother must be 50 years of age or over.
• In the case where a child, adopted child or spouse’s child is over 20 years of age and unable to live alone because of illness or disability, and in need of father or mother’s support, a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a physician of the hospital or government medical institute is required
• Copy of residence certificate and copy of alien registration certificate of the alien taking up residence in the Kingdom

20. Visa Extension - In the case of being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom

In the case of being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom *** under the criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.21, 2.22, 2.26, 2.27, 2.29, 2.32 hereof or Section 34 (1) (2) and (7) including a family member of an alien granted a Non-Immigrant Visa which contains “A” letter at the end of visa category in accordance with the purpose of entry (only applicable to parents, spouse (male-female), children, adopted children, or spouse’s children), except for a Non-Immigrant Visa category L-A :

• In the case of being a family member of the alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.27, the applicant must have been confirmed and requested by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level or a military officer of the relevant command unit under the Ministry of Defense, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Thai Air Force who holds the rank of Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Force Marshal or a higher rank or by an embassy or consulate or international organization.
• In the case of being a family member of the alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.32, the applicant must have been confirmed and requested by the head of organization who is the employer of the alien permitted to temporarily stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.32 and must have been confirmed by the Sports Authority of Thailand.
• Copy of passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom
• In the case where a child, adopted child or spouse’s child is over 20 years of age and unable to live alone because of illness or disability, and in need of father or mother’s support, a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a physician of the hospital or government medical institute is required.
• In the case of being a family member of the alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.27, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level or a military officer of the relevant command unit under the Ministry of Defense, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Thai Air Force who holds the rank of Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Force Marshal or a higher rank or by an embassy or consulate or international organization.
• In the case of being a family member of the alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.32, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of organization who is the employer of the alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under the criterion 2.32 and confirmation letter from the Sports Authority of Thailand.
• Other documents or evidence as specified by the committee for monitoring performance of official duties of competent officials of the Immigration Bureau.

21. Visa Extension - In the case of necessity where an alien must stay to perform duties in a public charitable organization, foreign private organization, foundation, association, foreign chamber of commerce, the Board of Trade of Thailand or the Federation of Thai Industries (not applicable to a professional athlete of a foundation or association)

*** not applicable to a professional athlete of a foundation or association

(1) Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

(2) In the case where there is no confirmation made by any government agency under the criterion (3) hereof, each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days but the total period of stay shall not exceed one year from the date of entering the Kingdom.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the authorized person or the person holding the highest position in the organization and/or
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the head of a government agency equivalent to or higher than the departmental level or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies relating to the said organization.
• Copy of establishment license of the organization or copy of license to operate the organization from the relevant government agency
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the organization
• List of aliens working in the organization
• Only in the case of the criterion (3), a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the head of a government agency equivalent to or higher than the departmental level or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies relating to the organization must be attached

22. Visa Extension - In the case of retirement

(2) An alien, who has been granted a Non-Immigrant Visa category O-A under the criterion for consideration (6), will be permitted to stay for a duration in accordance with the coverage period of insurance policy, which shall not exceed one year at a time.

• Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-Immigrant Visa).
• Must be 50 years of age or over.
• Must have evidence of monthly income of no less than 65,000 Baht or
• At least 2 months prior to the filing date and at least 3 months after being granted permission, an alien must have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand of no less than 800,000 baht. After being granted permission for 3 months, an alien can withdraw the said deposit and must have the remaining balance in the bank account of no less than 400,000 baht or
• Must have an annual income and a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand with total sum of no less than 800,000 baht as of the filing date. The said deposit must maintain in the bank account prior to and after the permission is granted and the withdrawal can be made under the same condition in the Criterion (4).
• Only for an alien, who has been granted Non-Immigrant “O-A” Visa, must have health insurance or non-Thai social welfare covering medical expenses including the ones for Covid-19 disease with the coverage of no less than 100,000 USD or 3,000,000 baht for the entire duration of stay in the Kingdom. 6.1) In case of purchasing Thai health insurance, an alien can purchase through the website: longstay.tgia.org 6.2) In case of purchasing foreign insurance or having non-Thai social welfare, it must be certified by a foreign embassy in Thailand or a signature of authorized person on submitted documents (Notary) must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant. 6.3) In the case of insurance company totally or partially denies a health insurance’s purchase, an alien must have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand of no less than 3,000,000 baht at least 2 months prior to filing an application or have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand and other health insurances with total sum of no less than 3,000,000 baht for medical treatment and evidence of denying health insurance’s purchase certified by the said insurance company or a foreign embassy in Thailand or a signature of authorized person on submitted documents (Notary) must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant, depending on circumstances.
• An alien entering the Kingdom before October 21, 1998 and has been consecutively permitted to stay in the Kingdom for retirement, shall be subject to the following criteria: (a) An alien must be 60 years of age or over and have an annual fixed income with a deposit maintained in a bank account for the past 3 months of no less than 200,000 baht or have a monthly income of no less than 20,000 baht. (b) If less than 60 years of age but not less than 55 years of age, an alien must have an annual fixed income with a deposit maintained in a bank account for the past 3 months of no less than 500,000 baht or have a monthly income of no less than 50,000 baht.
• Evidence of income such as a retirement pension or interest or dividend and/or
• Fund deposit certificate issued by a commercial bank located in Thailand and a copy of bank account
• Only an alien according to the criterion for consideration (6) is subject to the following criteria: 5.1) In case of purchasing Thai health insurance, an alien must have insurance evidence in accordance with the form approved by the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) by checking at the website: longstay.tgia.org 5.2) In case of purchasing foreign health insurance or having non-Thai social welfare, an alien must have a certification letter from a foreign embassy in Thailand or a certification letter of authorized person’s signature on submitted documents (Notary) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant in accordance with the form prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health. 5.3) In case an insurance company totally or partially denies a health insurance’s purchase,         5.3.1) In case of purchasing health insurance in Thailand, an alien must have a letter of denial issued by the said insurance company.         5.3.2) In case of purchasing foreign health insurance, an alien must have a certification letter of authorized person’s signature on submitted documents (Notary) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant in accordance with the form prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health.
• In case of Criterion (7), an alien must submit the documents same as the list no.1 – 4 mentioned above.

23. Visa Extension - In the case of a person, who used to have Thai nationality or whose father or mother is or was of Thai nationality, returning to his/her original homeland

• Must have evidence proving that the alien used to have Thai nationality or his/her father or mother is or was of Thai nationality.
• Copy of documents proving that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or his/her father or mother is or was of Thai nationality (in the case where evidence of having Thai nationality is inconsistent with the information shown on the passport, the applicant must submit a confirmation letter from an embassy or consulate or documents verifying the applicant as being the same individual, such as an affidavit from a reliable person.)

24. Visa Extension - In the case of visiting a spouse (male-female) or children who have Thai nationality

The permission shall be granted for one time and no more than 60 days.

• In the case of a spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto.
• Copy of household registration certificate
• Copy of ID card of the person having Thai nationality
• Copy of marriage certificate or copy of birth certificate

25. Visa Extension - In the case of receiving medical treatment or attending rehabilitation or taking care of a patient

A. in the case of receiving medical treatment or attending rehabilitation or taking care of a patient.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital or government medical institute providing the said treatment specifying detailed explanation about the illness, period of treatment and the physician’s opinion that the said illness is an impediment to travel.
• In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital or government medical institute providing the said treatment or an embassy or consulate.
• In the case where a caretaker is not a father, mother, spouse (male-female), child, adopted child, or spouse’s child, the permission shall be granted for no more than one person.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a physician of the hospital or government medical institute providing the said treatment
• Only in the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a physician of the hospital or government medical institute providing the said treatment and documents proving the relationship (in case the caretaker is a family member.), such as a marriage certificate, copy of birth certificate, registration of legitimation of child certificate, etc. and the documents must be certified by an embassy or consulate.

B. In the case of an alien entering the Kingdom for a temporary stay to receive medical treatment and an attendant of the said alien who have been granted a visa exemption to stay in the Kingdom for no more than 90 days, applicable to a national of the Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other countries in accordance with the Notification of the Ministry of Interior

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days but the total period of stay shall not exceed one year from the date of entering the Kingdom.

• A person receiving medical treatment and caretaker must have been confirmed and requested by the Ministry of Public Health or a medical facility providing the said treatment in Thailand as listed by the Ministry of Public Health.
• In the case where a caretaker is a father, mother, spouse (male-female), child, adopted child or other persons as indicated in the name list signed by the person receiving medical treatment, the permission shall be granted for no more than 3 persons.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the Ministry of Public Health or a medical facility providing the said treatment in Thailand as listed by the Ministry of Public Health
• A person receiving medical treatment must attach documents concerning the medical treatment issued by a medical facility in Thailand as listed and certified by the Ministry of Public Health or issued by the Ministry of Public Health such as an appointment letter for treatment, confirmation letter for medical treatment from a physician, confirmation letter for receiving medical treatment or other medical documents.
• The documents mentioned above shall be prepared in the Affidavit of Support Form, translated into Thai or English, and must be certified by the embassy or official authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s countries (GCC) or other countries in accordance with the Notification of the Ministry of Interior.

26. Visa Extension - In the case of litigation or court proceedings

The consideration will be based on the necessity of the case. Each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days

• Must have evidence confirming that the alien is involved in the litigation or court proceedings as an accuser, injured person, accused, plaintiff, defendant or witness
• The alien does not behave in such a way indicating his/her intention to stay longer in the Kingdom
• Confirmation letter from an inquiry official involved in the case or an official letter or documents confirming that the alien is involved in the litigation or court proceedings of the case

27. Visa Extension - In the case of performing duties or missions for the government or state enterprise or other government agencies or an embassy or consulate or international organization

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days. An exception is made in the case of necessity, on a case-by-case basis, where each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level or a military officer of the relevant command unit under the Ministry of Defense, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Thai Air Force who holds the rank of Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal or a higher rank, or by an embassy or consulate or international organization.
• Copy of a passport of an applicant
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent or the head of a state enterprise or the head of other government agencies or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level or a military officer of the relevant command unit under the Ministry of Defense, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Thai Air Force who holds the rank of Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal or higher, or by an embassy or consulate or international organization

28. Visa Extension - In the case of necessity, with a confirmation and request made by an embassy or consulate

(1) In the case of necessity, each permission shall be granted for no more than 30 days

(2) Only in the case of training, each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days.

• Must have been confirmed and requested by an embassy or consulate.
• In the case of training, the alien must have been granted a Non-Immigrant Visa.
• Original or electronic letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from an embassy or consulate in Thailand
• Only in the case of training, copy of work permit must be attached.

29. Visa Extension - In the case of proof of nationality

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 180 days

• Must have been confirmed by the relevant government agency.
• Confirmation letter from the relevant government agency

30. Visa Extension - In the case of being an actor, vocalist, musician, performance director, including a person who is responsible for entertainment performances or plays conducted from time to time

Each permission shall be granted for no more than 90 days

• Must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant private sector.
• Evidence of work permission granted by the Ministry of Labor
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant private sector

31. Visa Extension - In the case of being a person in charge of conveyance and crew of conveyance who entered through a port, station or locality in the Kingdom and is still unable to depart from the Kingdom

• The alien must have been granted a Transit Visa.
• The consideration will be based on the reason of necessity of being not able to depart from the Kingdom.
• Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the organization or government agency or relevant private entity

32. Visa Extension – In the case of being a professional athlete or personnel relating to the athletics

• The alien must earn a minimum income of no less than 40,000 baht per month.
• Must have been confirmed and requested by the head of the organization
• Must have been confirmed by the Sports Authority of Thailand
• In the case of a company, the business must have a paid-up registered capital of no less than 2 million baht
• Certificate of alien’s employment in the format specified by the Immigration Bureau
• Copy of work permit or in the case of changing the workplace, the receipt of application for a new work permit and the unexpired previous work permit may be used
• Copy of evidence proving the organization registration such as a certificate of company registration certified by a registrar within the previous six months or copy of license to establish the organization from the government agency or copy of license to operate the organization from the relevant government agency
• Copy of list of shareholders certified by a registrar within the previous six months (only in the case of a company)
• Letter from the company, association, club or organization confirming the applicant’s employment
• Confirmation letter from the Sports Authority of Thailand
• Copy of evidence in English indicating the status of being an athlete of the company, association/football club, where the applicant currently/previously working, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the agency in charge of the country thereof submitted together with a visa application prior to entering the Kingdom
• Copy of certification of no criminal/drug record from the applicant’s country of residence submitted together with a visa application prior to entering the Kingdom

33. Visa Extension - In the case for Foreigners Having Rights under the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520, the Petroleum Act B.E. 2514, and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act B.E. 2522

กรณี b.o.i. , การนิคมฯ , กรมเช้ือเพลิง , รับรอง.

เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม 1,900 บาท)
• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม S= 1,000 บาท, M=3,800 บาท )
• รูปถ่าย ขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. ถ่ายไม่เกิน 6 เดือน จำนวน 2 รูป
• หนังสือรับรองจาก B.O.I. , การนิคมอุตสาหกรรม , กรมเชื้อเพลิงธรรมชาติ
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง พร้อมหนังสือเดินทางฉบับจริง–ใช้หน้าที่มีรูปถ่าย – หน้าวีซ่า Non ครั้งแรก – การเดินทางครั้งแรกของ Non – หน้าวีซ่า ที่ได้รับการอนุญาตครั้งสุดท้าย – หน้า Re-Entry สุดท้าย – หน้าการเดินทางเข้าประเทศครั้งสุดท้าย – บัตร ตม.6
• แบบฟอร์ม สตม.2 ( การรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร )

34. Visa Extension - In the case of Necessity to Perform Duties in a Juristic Person

กรณีเข้ามาประจําสํานักงานผู้แทนของนิติบุคคลต่างประเทศในธุรกิจการค้าระหว่างประเทศ สํานักงานภูมิภาคของบริษัทข้ามชาติ และสํานักงานสาขา.

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง และสำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
• หนังสือชี้แจงตำแหน่งของคนต่างด้าวที่ปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท โดยให้ระบุ– ลักษณะธุรกิจ – เหตุผลความจำเป็นในการจ้าง ระบุตำแหน่ง อัตราเงินเดือน คุณวุฒิ – จำนวนพนักงานคนไทยและคนต่างด้าวที่มาปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท
• ใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจและหนังสือรับรองการประกอบธุรกิจ
• หลักฐานการนำเงินเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักรตามเงื่อนไขใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจ
• หนังสือแต่งตั้งจากสำนักงานใหญ่ ( Power of Attorney )
• รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าวและพนักงานคนไทย (ภ.ง.ด.1 ) เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
• รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าว ( ภ.ง.ด.91 ) ปีล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
• สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว่ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) เดือนล่าสุด
• แผนที่แสดงที่ตั้งของสำนักงาน
• กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วยให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัวเช่นใบทะเบียนสมรสใบ สูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต
• หนังสือรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ต่อในองค์กร

35. Visa Extension – In case of journalist with certification by government agencies

กรณีปฏิบัติหน้าที่สื่อมวลชน โดยได้รับการอนุญาตจากทางราชการ.

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
• หนังสือรับรองจากกรมสารนิเทศ กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ หรือส่วนราชการที่เกี่ยวข้องระดับกรม หรือ เทียบเท่า

36. Visa Extension - กรณีติดตามครอบครัวของผู้ถือวีซ่าตามกฎหมายพิเศษ หรือ BOI , การนิคมฯ , กรมเชื้อเพลิง , รับรอง

กรณีติดตามครอบครัว.

• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของผู้ยื่นขออยู่ต่อ
• สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของคนต่างด้าวที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร
• สำเนาเอกสารแสดงความสัมพันธ์กัน เช่น หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนสมรส สำเนาสูติบัตร หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับรองบุตร สำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับบุตรบุญธรรม หรือหลักฐานอื่นจากส่วนราชการ หรือหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง

37. Visa Extension - กรณีเพื่อธุรกิจ/สำนักงานปฏิบัติการภูมิภาค

กรณีเพื่อธุรกิจ/สำนักงานปฏิบัติการภูมิภาค ( ปีแรก/ปีถัดไป ).

• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
• แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
• สำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
• บัญชีรายชื่อคนต่างด้าวทุกคนในบริษัท
• แผนภูมิแสดงตำแหน่งงาน
• หนังสือรับรองคนต่างด้าวเข้าทำงานตามแบบคำขอของสำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง(สตม.1)/หนังสือชี้แจงต่าง ๆ/ประกาศรับสมัครพนักงานคนไทย
• สำเนางบดุล และงบกำไรขาดทุน ปีล่าสุด (พร้อมฉบับจริง)
• สำเนาแบบยื่นรายการภาษีเงินได้หัก ณ ที่จ่าย (ภ.ง.ด.1) ที่มีชื่อพนักงานคนไทย และชื่อคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอและสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงินเดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• สำเนาแบบแสดงรายการภาษีเงินได้ส่วนบุคคลธรรมดาของคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอ (ภ.ง.ด.91) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน  พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว้ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
• หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนขององค์กรนั้น เช่น หนังสือรับรองการจดทะเบียนบริษัท (ฉบับจริง) หรือ การจดทะเบียนห้างหุ้นส่วนฉบับนายทะเบียน (ฉบับจริง) รับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน
• บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นฉบับนายทะเบียนรับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน (บอจ.5) (ฉบับจริง)
• กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วย ให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัว เช่น ใบทะเบียนสมรส ใบสูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต (ฉบับจริง)
• แผนที่แสดงสถานที่ทำงานของผู้ยื่นคำขอ
• รูปถ่ายของบริษัทฯ ภายในบริษัทฯ ในรูปถ่ายต้องมีพนักงานนั่งปฏิบัติงาน จำนวน 4 รูป และภายนอกบริษัทฯ ต้องมีป้ายชื่อบริษัทฯ และสถานที่ตั้ง ของบริษัทฯ จำนวน 2 รูป
• เอกสารหรือหลักฐานอื่น ตามที่คณะกรรมการติดตามการปฏิบัติราชการของพนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ตรวจคนเข้าเมือง ของ สตม.กำหนด (แบบ สตม.2)

38. Visa Extension - In the case of Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR Visa)

1. an alien who has been granted ltr visa., list of documents.

• Passport or document in lieu of passport of an applicant and a copy of passport or document in lieu of passport
• Notification Letter from the Board of Investment to the Immigration Bureau within 60 days from issuance date of the endorsement letter
• Criteria and Conditions Acknowledgement Form for a Temporary Stay Permit in the Kingdom (LTR Visa) (STM.8)

2. An alien who is a dependent of the main LTR Visa holder and has been granted LTR “O”.

• Passport or document in lieu of passport of the main LTR Visa holder who has already been granted permission to extend a Temporary Stay in the Kingdom and a copy of passport or document in lieu of passport
• Copy of documents proving relationship such as a marriage certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate or child adoption registration certificate or other evidence from the government or relevant agency

1. คนต่างด้าวสามารถรายงานตัวแจ้งที่พักอาศัยเกินกว่า 90 วัน ผ่านทางอินเตอร์เน็ต ล่วงหน้าก่อนวันครบกำหนด 15 วัน

2. ระบบจะส่งเอกสารตอบรับ ผ่านทาง Email ที่ได้ลงทะเบียนไว้ โดยเป็นสถานะอยู่ระหว่างการพิจารณาอนุมัติ “Pending”

3. เมื่อเจ้าหน้าที่ได้พิจารณาข้อมูลผ่านทางอินเตอร์เน็ตแล้ว ระบบจะส่งผลให้คนต่างด้าวทราบทาง Email ที่ได้ลงทะเบียนไว้ภายใน 3 วัน ทั้งนี้ คนต่างด้าวสามารถตรวจสอบสถานะการแจ้งฯ ได้ด้วยตนเอง ผ่านทางอินเตอร์เน็ต โดยคลิกที่เมนู Check the status of application

4. ระบบจะแจ้งเตือนวันครบกำหนดการแจ้งครั้งถัดไป ล่วงหน้า 15 วัน ผ่านทาง Email ที่แจ้งไว้ในขั้นตอนการลงทะเบียนสมัคร

5. คนต่างด้าวจะไม่สามารถแจ้งรายงานตัว 90 วันผ่านระบบออนไลน์ได้ ในกรณีดังต่อไปนี้

– กรณีมีการเปลี่ยนหนังสือเดินทางเล่มใหม่

โดยต้องมาแจ้งกับเจ้าหน้าที่ตรวจคนเข้าเมืองตามเขตพื้นที่ที่คนต่างด้าวพักอาศัย ทั้งนี้คนต่างด้าวจะแจ้งด้วยตนเอง หรือมอบหมายให้ผู้อื่นไปแจ้งแทนก็ได้ หลังจากนั้นจะสามารถยื่นรายงานตัว 90 วัน ผ่านระบบออนไลน์ได้ตามกำหนดนัดรายงานตัวครั้งต่อไป

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1. Procedure for Notification of residence for more than 90 days via the internet can be report 15 days in advance.

2. The system will send a response via registered email and your application(s) will be mark as “Pending” approval status.

3. When the officer has considered your application, the result will be send via the registered email address within 3 days. You can check the status via the internet by yourself  by clicking on the menu “Check the status of application ”

4. 15 days in advance the system will notify you of the next due date for notification of residence through the registered email address.

5. The online service do NOT support if:

– There have been a change of new passport.

The foreigner have to make the notification in person or authorizes another person to make the notification at the immigration office located in the locality in which the foreigner have taken residence. After that, the foreigner can make the next 90 days notification by online service.

This project (e-Extension) will be served based on the following 12 reasons or necessities for extending stay:

1. Tourism 2. Public school teachers 3. Attending a public school 4. Serving in a government agency 5. Former Thai 6. Resident’s families 7. Press 8. Trainer and researcher for a government agency 9. Machine installation and repair 10. Medical Specialist 11. Stationed vehicle operator 12. Embassy-certified and requested

For more information:  Thaiextension.vfsevisa.com .

In the first phase, service recipients can obtain a visa sticker from the Immigration Division 1 Which is located at the Government Complex Chaeng Wattana, Building B (FL.3) , Lak Si District, Bangkok.

Where to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Bangkok (New Location)

Anyone who’s spent time in Thailand knows it’s a very hard place to leave. The food, the beaches, the people. It basically traps you.

That’s why having the ability to extend your Thai tourist visa is such a useful thing. Instead of heading back to your dreary, boring life in the West, you can extend your stay in Thailand for an extra 30 days.

In the past, all tourist visa extensions in Bangkok took place at one location. Now, there are two locations–depending on which Thai tourist visa you are on.

With that said, we are going to give you the lowdown on where–and how–to extend your tourist visa in Bangkok. So you can make it a smooth and easy process. And also so you don’t overstay your visa and end up on Thailand’s blacklist.

Where to extend a Thai tourist visa in Bangkok

Visa-exempt entry: laksi it mall.

As of early 2023, all visa-exempt entry tourist extensions in Bangkok take place at a new location: Laksi IT Mall.

It’s an old, rundown in the north of Bangkok. It will take you at least 45 minutes or more to go there from central Bangkok no matter if you take public transportation or a taxi. Search for “IT Square Lak Si” on Google Maps.

Go to the top floor armed with your passport, fill out the forms, and then go to the printing shop next to the queues to make copies of your passport page and entry stamp. You can also get passport photos made there, as well.

Depending on the time you go and apply for the tourist visa extension , the wait can take hours. It can be a really dreadful place.

Standard or Multiple Entry Tourist Visas: Chaengwattana Immigration Building B

Standard tourist visas or multiple entry tourist visa holders must go to the actual Bangkok Immigration Office in Chaengwattana (search “Immigration Division 1” on Google Maps).

This location is not far from the IT Mall Laksi visa extension office so you need to give yourself anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour-and-a-half to arrive. On the plus side, the building is a lot nicer and more official than the Laksi location.

Once you arrive the process is the same. Fill out the visa extension form and head down to the bottom floor to make copies at one of the two printing shops–and passport photos if you need them.

How to extend a tourist visa in Bangkok

Extending a Thai tourist visa isn’t a complicated process. Simply follow these practical tips and you should have no problem:

• Arriving early or late is best: In general, you are much better off arriving early or late when choosing to extend your Thai visa. Either beat the crowds or wait until they dwindle. Visa exemption applications can be submitted until 3 pm.
• Don’t arrive at noon: The immigration officers take their lunch break at noon until 1 pm. That means if you arrive at noon you’ll be sitting around waiting an hour for no reason.
• Make sure it’s not a Thai holiday: Immigration offices are closed on Thai holidays so plan around them and don’t make a wasted 20+ km trip ( complete list of Thai holidays in 2024 ).
• Come Prepared: Make sure you bring your passport, passport photos, and 1,900 baht in cash to pay for the tourist visa extension. If you don’t have passport photos, you can make them on-site.
• Apply for the visa extension: Fill out and submit the visa extension form and your documents.
• Wait patiently: Those familiar with applying for tourist visa extensions in Bangkok know how much of a time-consuming headache it can be. Thousands of tourists go to extend their Thai visas every day in Bangkok. So be patient and bring some entertainment to hold you over.

Sure, extending a Thai tourist visa in Bangkok can be an extremely annoying and time-consuming endeavor. But it’s also totally worth it. You’ll have 30 more days to explore one of the best countries in the world at your leisure.

Just make sure you go to the right place!

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The Thailand Tourist Visa Guide (Single & Multiple Entry)

The majority of foreign nationals are able to enter Thailand on a visa exemption stamp.

This means that when you enter Thailand you are given a stamp at the immigration desk that allows you to stay in the country for 30 days.

Okay, so now you're clear on how long you can stay when you arrive without a visa, what if you want to stay for 6 weeks, or 2 even months?

In this case, you can apply for a Tourist Visa before you travel.

In this FAQ guide, I'll answer all common queries regarding the Thailand Tourist Visa, both single and multiple entry.

1. Where can I get a Tourist Visa?

A Tourist Visa can be obtained from a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country, or a country outside of Thailand, if you live abroad or are already traveling.

You can also apply via the E-Visa online system. Indeed, some embassies may no longer accept applications for Tourist Visas and instead require you to apply online.

The E-Visa is delivered via email. You can then print it out and present it to immigration on arrival.

What different types of tourist visa are there?

A. single entry.

The Single Entry Tourist Visa is valid for 3 months from its date of issue. It allows a single stay of a maximum of 60 days.

B. Multiple entry

The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is valid for 6 months from its date of issue.

It allows an unlimited number of entries within the 6-month validity of the visa. Each entry allows a maximum stay of 60 days.

For example, if you leave Thailand on the 59th day of your stay and re-enter the country a day later, you will be stamped in for a further 60 days.

What documents do I need to get the Tourist Visa?

The requirements may vary slightly between country, but this is usually what's required from your local embassy.

• A completed visa application form with two recent passport type photos attached. The form can be downloaded from your local Thai embassy website.
• Your passport must have a minimum 6 months remaining validity, and at least two blank pages – this is so your visa can be added to the passport, and for entry/exit stamps when entering and leaving Thailand.
• If you reside in a country but are not a citizen of that country, then you will be required to show a visa or residence card that permits you to stay. You will also be required to show evidence of where you live, by way of utility bill, bank account statement, or driving license.
• Two recent passport size photographs. You can get these done at a photo booth (in a mall or store) or at some print services shops.
• Confirmation of travel (flight tickets).
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand: this can be a copy of your hotel booking or a letter from the family or friend you are staying with.
• Copy of bank statement to show proof of earnings. This requirement will differ between countries, and differs for the single and multiple entry visas. For example, for a Single Entry Tourist Visa from a US Thai embassy, you will need a copy of your bank statement showing $700 per person and $1,500 per family. For a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, you will need a copy of your bank statement for the last 6 months showing a minimum balance of $7,000 (every month).

Thailand's E-Visa System

If you are applying online through the E-Visa system, you will require the following documentation:

• Passport or travel document with a validity of not less than 6 months.
• Photograph taken within the past six months.
• Evidence of travel to Thailand (air ticket paid in full).
• Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).

Please note that you are not required to submit any supporting documents in person at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate after completing the E-Visa application. Once approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent through and you can  print a copy of the confirmation e-mail to present to airline and Thai Immigration officials.

You can apply online here: https://www.thaievisa.go.th

Historically, Thailand's online systems have always fallen way short of expectations, with browser compatibility issues, bugs, broken links, etc., but the new visa system is working pretty well.

For those who deem themselves digitally challenged, there is a comprehensive user manual. This manual is also available as a series of how-to videos, which are very helpful. You can find the manual here.

How much does a Thai Tourist Visa cost?

The cost varies between country, but here is the cost for the US and UK:

• US: Single – $40. Multiple Entry – $200
• UK: Single – £30. Multiple Entry – £150

How long does it take to process a Tourist Visa?

If you attend the Thai embassy in person, the process will take around 5 working days. If you apply by mail, the process will take a minimum of 15 days.

Applying online will take 6-10 working days.

This is a general guideline and will differ between countries, and may be longer or shorter depending on how busy the embassy/consulate is.

I would personally allow 2 weeks if applying in person or online, and 3 weeks if applying by mail. This will ensure you get your visa before your flight date.

When is my Tourist Visa valid from?

The Single Entry Tourist Visa is valid 3 months from date of issue, and the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is valid for 6 months from date of issue.

When you enter Thailand, you will be stamped in for 60 days.

Note: The expiry date of the visa shows on the visa sticker as ‘ENTER BEFORE'. When you enter Thailand, you will receive a rectangular stamp in your passport stating your date of entry and the ‘ADMITTED UNTIL' date. This date will be exactly 60 days after your date of entry

What happens if I leave Thailand before my 60-day stay is up?

If you leave prior to your 60-day stay ending, the remaining days will be forfeited.

If you think you will want to leave Thailand and re-enter, you should get a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa.

The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is valid for 6 months from date of issue. You are allowed unlimited entries within the 6-month period of the visa. If you exit Thailand, as long as you re-enter before the visa expires, you will be stamped in for a further 60 days.

Can I extend my visa inside Thailand?

For those who want to extend their stay in Thailand, you can extend the 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa by 30 days at a local Immigration Office. The fee for the extension is 1,900 Baht.

Under the Multiple Entry Visa, you can extend one of the 60-day stays by a further 30 days. The cost is the same.

Under the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, by saving the 30-day extension for your final entry, you can accumulate almost 9 month's stay in Thailand.

Can I cancel my visa and get a refund?

No. The visa fee is non-refundable.

Can't I just do border runs instead of getting a Tourist Visa?

Because you are granted 30 days stay on arrival in Thailand, in theory you could just leave over a land border after 30 days and return the same day, activating a further 30 day's stay.

This is known as a border run . People used to stay in Thailand for years just going back and forth over the border.

However, the current rule is that if you enter Thailand over land without a visa, you are allowed a maximum of two 30-day entries within any rolling 12-month period.

With a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, you can go in an out as many times as you want within the validity of the visa.

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Thailand Tourist Visa

A large part of Thailand’s commerce is tourism. As the tourism hub of Asia, millions of travelers help generate revenue each year. Businesses cater to providing the best experience for holidaymakers, and as Covid fades, travel restrictions ease and borders open. It is time to once again venture into the world.

Travel is almost as easy as it was before the pandemic, but like pre-Covid times, there are certain guidelines and processes for entering Thailand. This page will show how you can visit Thailand for an extended holiday.

Visiting Thailand as Tourist

Visiting Thailand is easy. Many nationalities can visit the Land of Smiles without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay from 15 up to 30 days.

Tourists are travelers who visit the country for leisure. It is important to note that a tourist cannot work or conduct business while in the country. If a visitor is traveling for a purpose other than leisure, they will need to look at other visa options .

For holiday makers who know 30 days is never long enough, they can apply for a Tourist Visa at a local Thai Embassy or Consulate in their country.

What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

A Thailand Tourist Visa is a stamp or document placed in your passport. It is needed to enter Thailand for tourism. It is issued by a Thai embassy or Consulate in your country and stamped on your passport upon arrival at the airport in Thailand. A tourist visa can be extended while in Thailand if you want to stay longer. The tourist visa should not be confused with the Visa Exemption stamp issued at the airport.

Thailand offers both multiple-entry and single-entry tourist visas for foreigners who wish to visit the country for tourism purposes. Here’s a general breakdown of the two:

Single-Entry Tourist Visa

• Validity: Usually valid for entering Thailand within 3 months from the date of issue.
• Duration: Once you enter Thailand, you can stay for up to 60 days.
• Extension: It’s possible to apply for an extension of stay for another 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand, making the total potential duration of stay up to 90 days.

Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa

• Validity: Allows multiple entries into Thailand over a 6-month period from the date of issue.
• Duration: Each entry allows a 60-day stay, meaning you can come and go as many times as you want during the 6-month validity, but each stay can’t exceed 60 days.
• Extension: Like the Single-Entry Tourist Visa, each entry can potentially be extended for an additional 30 days at a Thai immigration office.

Thailand Tourist Visa Requirements

When applying for a tourist visa with a valid passport, there are certain documents needed, and a fee may be required on application. The documents and fee can change anytime and without prior notice, so contact your local embassy before organizing your application before your arrival in Thailand. Some countries allow for the Thai E-Visa and you can apply for the E visa online. The Thailand E visa is a very fast method for obtaining your tourist visa online.

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• Passport or travel document with an expiry date of no less than 6 months
• Visa application form (filled out)
• One(1) recent 4 x 6cm. photograph of the applicant
• Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)
• Proof of financial means (10,000 baht per person/20,000 baht per family) such as bank statement
• Proof of Hotel or private accommodation booking

Consular Officers reserve the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary. It is advisable to allow enough time before traveling to lodge your application as there is an influx of travelers applying now that Covid is less of a priority.

• US $30.00 (or equivalent) per entry. The Tourist Visa fee is subject to change, so it is recommended to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your area before lodging your paperwork.

Thailand tourist visa applications could be lodged online in certain countries. Contact your local Thailand Embassy to confirm if you need to apply in person.

Length of Stay

There is a 60-day entry Tourist Visa that can be extended for additional 30 days at the local immigration office.

It is easy to apply for a Tourist visa, but if you would like help with the paperwork and processes to streamline your approval, there are companies that can assist.

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Package: 200 usd (for countries with e-visa service only).

• Unlimited Online Visa Consultation
• Extensive checklist of required documents
• Assistance in e-visa application (tourist visa category)

Covid and Vaccination Requirements

As of today, travelers can enter Thailand without COVID restrictions. You are no longer required to be vaccinated or have completed an RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test (if unvaccinated) before entering Thailand.

Tourist Health Insurance for Visitors to Thailand

With travel restrictions eased, Thailand removed the need for travelers to provide proof of a valid Covid Insurance policy. It is important to note that foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care while in Thailand. If a foreigner requires medical attention, they will need to cover any expenses themselves.

Having a Tourist health insurance is a wise choice for people traveling abroad. It not only covers Covid-related incidents but also:

• Medical emergencies
• Personal injury & accidents
• Missed or delayed flights
• Damage to belongings
• Lost luggage

To ensure you have the best cover possible while visiting Thailand and to avoid potential exclusions or conditions, choose Travel Insurance that is designed for Thailand.

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AXA Sawasdee Thailand is a well-known and respected insurance company in Thailand that caters to travelers from around the world. Their policies are straightforward, approved in minutes, and trusted by Thai authorities and medical institutions.

For the best Travel Insurance, a holidaymaker can have in Thailand, check AXA Thailand .

Checklist for Tourists Visiting Thailand

After receiving your Thailand tourist visa from the Thai Embassy or consulate, a traveler should prepare the following documents before traveling to Thailand:

• Valid visa in your passport
• Printed Travel Insurance certificate (if any)
• Copy of confirmed hotel booking
• Copy of confirmed flight reservation
• Printed Tourist e-visa with QR code or visa sticker (if any)

Validity of the Tourist Visa and Permit to Stay

The validity of a tourist visa ranges from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the number of entries you make across a land border or airport. If you arrive in Thailand through an international airport, you will be stamped with 60-day permission to stay for a normal Tourist Visa.

The validity of the visa as stated on your visa sticker is the time you have to use the visa or enter Thailand. The permit to stay is the number of days you may legally stay in Thailand. The permit to stay is the stamp you receive when you arrive at the airport or border.

Are you a high networth individual who wants to stay in Thailand? You may consider joining the exclusive Thailand Elite Visa membership program.

Tourist Visa Extension in Thailand

If you enter Thailand via airport or land border, you will be stamped with a 60-day permission to stay at the immigration post. You must exit the country before the stamp expiry date.

However, the permit to stay can be extended if you want to spend more time in Thailand. You can apply for an extension to stay at a local Immigration Office. A 60-day Tourist visa can be extended for another 30 days. The cost for both extensions is 1,900 baht.

Remember, an extension of stay approval is at the discretion of the immigration officer processing your application.

Summary for the Thailand Tourist Visa

Thailand tourist visas are easy to acquire before visiting Thailand. The Thai government and its immigration officers are ready to welcome foreign nationals and visitors back and provide the unique, memorable experiences it is famous for during your period of stay. Please check with the website of your local Royal Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate for Thai Visa updates before departing to Thailand.

• Thai Visa for UK Citizens: https://uk.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/
• Thai Visa for US Citizens: https://usa.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/
• Thai Visa for Australian Citizens: https://australia.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/
• Thailand Elite Visa for long term visa in Thailand with more privileges.

For information about visa exemption and the visa on arrival:

• https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival
• https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement

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Hi, I’m Sri Lankan citizen and holding Sri Lankan Passport. when will be the effective date for Sri Lankan passport holders to enter Thailand without pre-applied Visa?

Hello, Sam.

The Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme is said to have taken effect since June 1, 2024. However, there have been reports of people experiencing difficulty when trying to enter Thailand with the Visa Exemption Scheme. Currently, it is advised that you apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa instead.

For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/

I’m Srilankan nationality,I’m having UAE residents visa also.Do I want to apply visa or on arrival visa

Hello, Saj.

As you hold a Sri-Lankan passport, you will be able to enter Thailand through the Visa Exemption Scheme .

Hi, i am an Indian national and my friend is a China national. We are travelling to Thailand from 10th to 13th July 2024. May i know what are we categorized under? Visa Exemption or Visa On Arrival? I noted that both China and India are listed under both Visa Exemption or Visa on Arrival.

Hello, Siva.

You and your friend can enter Thailand through either the Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme or with the Visa on Arrival . It all depends on how long you both intend to remain in the country.

Hi I’m heading to thailand on a single-entry tourist visa. Can I:

If I’m looking to stay for up to an extended period entering and leaving thailand can I:

– Apply for a multiple entry tourist visa when I’m in Thailand? – Apply for re entry permit – Extend stay for another 30 days?

Hello, Cav.

You cannot apply for a Multiple Entry Thailand Tourist Visa here in Thailand. However, you can still apply for a re-entry permit each time you leave the country. You can also apply for an extension of stay at the immigration office here in Thailand.

STV Visa Extension: How to Extend Special Tourist Visa in Thailand

A Special Tourist Visa (STV) is a visa for long-term tourists who can stay in Thailand for 90 days and then extend their stay for up to 270 days. If you are planning to use this type of visa, check  how to extend your STV visa in Thailand during COVID-19 . The procedure is simple but you need to prepare all necessary documents.

Special Tourist Visa or STV is the new type visa that was started to be issued during COVID-19 pandemic after the official announcement of the government and is supposed to be effective until September 30, 2022. With STV visa, you can stay in Thailand for 90 days and then you are permitted to extend your stay for 2 times with each permission not exceeding 90 days.

Document Required for STV Visa Extension in Thailand

These documents are required for STV Visa extension in Bangkok . However, we would suggest you to visit/contact your local immigration office at the place where you are staying and ask them for their list of requirements to extend the STV visa as there might be some slight differences.

1. Application for Extension of Temporary Stay in Kingdom (TM.7) with photograph 4x6 cm (not older than 6 months)

2. Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions for Permit of Temporary stay in Kingdom

3. A Copy of Passport (BIO Data page)

4. A Copy of Visa page in passport (STV visa sticker from the embassy)

5. A Copy of Last Arrival Stamp and Departure Card ( TM.6 )

6. ASQ certificate from Department of Disease Control and Receipt from hotel (Issued by Hotel)

7. Document for the place of residence after discharge from the quarantine facility (e.g. Hotel, Condo). It can be a proof of payment for hotel accommodation, copy of a condominium title deed owned by you or your family member, proof of condominium or house rental, proof of payment for purchasing or leasing a condominium.

8. Letter of health and accident insurance in Thailand with no less than 40,000 THB coverage for outpatient treatment and no less than 400,000 THB for inpatient.

Remark:   Proof of payment for hotel accommodation or hospital chosen as an alternative state quarantine for not less than 14 days might also be required by some immigration offices

STV Extension Fee 

The STV visa extension fee is 1,900 THB. You need to pay the fee in cash at the immigration office where you submit an application for visa extension. 

When to apply for Visa Extension

Visa extension must be requested before the expiration of your entry stamp. As the Special Tourist Visa (STV) is available from 2 October 2020 to 30 September 2022, those who are permitted to stay in Thailand for not longer than until 30 September 2022 and wish to extend the length of stay with STV, must submit an application for visa extension before 30 September 2022 .

Latest Update from Immigration

STV visa holders who will be entering Thailand from 3 July 2021 onwards will not be permitted to extend Special Tourist Visa.

The Special Tourist Visa was due to be withdrawn at the end of September 2021. However, the Thai government have agreed to extend the scheme until 30 September 2022. 

Where to apply for Visa Extension?

You can apply for Thai visa extension at one of Thai immigration offices that can be found in  every province of Thailand .

Important Note

Keep in mind that the rules are often changed and might be interpreted differently by different officials!

We advise you to contact your local Immigration Office before going there to make sure this information is always up to date.

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Thailand tourist visa and how to stay up to 3 months

It has been almost 2 years since the coronavirus first spread around the world. We have had numerous lockdowns since early 2020. There are many talks about pent up travel demand, change in workplace trend to remote working, digital nomad etc. That’s why, for many people, a one-week vacation may no longer be enough. A longer vacation (lasting for a few weeks) might be a trend that we see right after travel resumes. In this article, we will be exploring Thailand tourist visa options that would allow visitors, remote workers and digital nomads to stay in Thailand for 2-3 months.

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Thailand tourist visa.

First of all, we need to start by acknowledging that the visa situation and treatment may vary depending on the type of passport you are holding. For example, Thailand has a visa exemption scheme with over 50+ countries. However, this would only allow visitors to stay in Thailand for no more than 30 days. The exemption is now extended to 45 days until 30 September 2021 due to Coronavirus restriction .

For a longer stay, visitors would need a Thailand tourist visa. This would allow them to stay in Thailand up to 60 days, with 1 possible extension of another 30 days once the visitor is already in Thailand. This will make a total trip duration of 90 days.

Visa process and requirement tend to vary to some extent from one country to another. You can check your local consulate/embassy or the official Thai e-visa portal ahead of your journey. Note that you can only obtain a tourist visa before flying to Thailand, and it is different from both visa exemption and visa on arrival.

60 days tourist visa extension in Thailand

The 60 days tourist visa extension in Thailand will allow visitors with tourist visas to extend their stay by another 30 days. This will make a total duration of stay 90 days.

The process to get a visa extension is quite straightforward. First, the visitors need to locate the nearest immigration office among 80+ offices spread across Thailand. Then, ahead of the visit, they need to check and prepare the required documents. For most, this includes a TM7 form, copy of passport, photo, and application fee (THB 1,900). A normal tourist visa can only be extended once.

90 days special tourist visa

Since the spread of coronavirus, Thailand has also launched a special tourist visa which will give visitors an upfront 90-day visa. This visa type was launched in September 2020 and will only be available until September 2021. This special Thailand tourist visa allows a single entry and 90-day stay, which can be extended twice for up to 90 days each extension. 

The special tourist visa comes with higher requirements , such as proof of accommodation throughout the intended stay in Thailand. For example, you will need to provide 90-days worth of hotel booking or a 3-months long lease contract).

Visa on arrival and other things to watch out for

There is a difference between a tourist visa and a visa on arrival. Visas on arrival usually only allow you to stay up to 15 days, and you will need to show a flight out of Thailand within that period. Visitors who wish to stay 31 days+ in  should apply for a tourist visa or special tourist visa before flying.

Flight booking is another topic that official websites don’t cover. If you obtained a tourist visa that allows a 60-day stay in Thailand, then it is advisable that you book a return ticket that shows you are leaving within 60 days. Once you have extended your visa, then you can change your ticket accordingly. This is to avoid any issue with your airline or immigration officer.

Are you a digital nomad or remote worker looking for an extended stay? You will most likely not have to worry about tax if you are only staying 90 days under a tourist visa. However, if you are staying longer than 6 months (possible under STV), then you should be mindful of any potential tax implications. We cover this topic more extensively in our other article.

Thailand visas for your extended stay in Thailand

Thailand tourist visa is relatively easy to obtain and it allows you to stay up to 90 days in the country. Extensions are possible, which will allow you to stay even longer in Thailand!

If you are flying from the west, the cost of living in Thailand would be appealing to enjoy an extended stay. There are so many places in Thailand that you might want to explore as well! However, to ensure your trip is smooth, make sure to pick the right type of visa for your stay to avoid any trouble from the immigration office. 

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How Many Times Can I Extend My Tourist Visa In Thailand?

Published: November 8, 2023

Modified: December 28, 2023

by Sharyl Eades

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Introduction

Welcome to the vibrant and captivating kingdom of Thailand, a popular destination for tourists from around the world. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, Thailand offers a wide array of experiences that cater to every traveler’s interests. While visiting Thailand, many tourists may find themselves wanting to extend their stay beyond the initial period allowed by their tourist visa.

In this article, we will explore the rules and regulations surrounding tourist visa extensions in Thailand. We will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how many times you can extend your tourist visa, the procedures involved, and the limitations you need to be aware of.

It is essential to note that while we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, visa rules and regulations may change over time. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult with the Thai immigration authority or seek professional advice to ensure accurate and current information.

Whether you wish to explore Thailand’s pristine beaches, immerse yourself in its bustling cities, or delve into its rich cultural heritage, understanding the possibilities and limitations of tourist visa extensions will help you make the most of your stay in the Land of Smiles.

Overview of Tourist Visa in Thailand

Before diving into the intricacies of tourist visa extensions, let’s first understand the basics of the tourist visa in Thailand. The tourist visa is designed for individuals who wish to visit Thailand for tourism purposes or to see friends and family. It allows visitors to enter the country and stay for a specified period, typically ranging from 30 to 60 days.

There are different types of tourist visas available, depending on the purpose and length of your stay. The most common types include the Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) and the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV).

The Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) allows you to enter Thailand once and stay for a designated period. Once you leave the country, the visa becomes invalid, and you will need to apply for a new visa if you wish to return.

The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is a more flexible option, allowing you to enter and exit Thailand multiple times within a specified period. This type of visa is particularly useful for those who plan to explore neighboring countries while based in Thailand.

It is important to note that the length of stay granted on a tourist visa is at the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. The initial period is typically 30 days, but it can vary depending on the nationality of the visitor and the immigration officer’s decision.

Now that we have a general understanding of the tourist visa, let’s explore how many times you can extend your stay in Thailand.

Initial Length of Tourist Visa

When you first enter Thailand on a tourist visa, the initial length of stay granted is usually 30 days. However, it is important to check the specific requirements for your nationality, as some countries may receive a longer initial stay of up to 60 days.

During this initial period, you are allowed to explore the country, indulge in its diverse cuisine, visit its majestic temples, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Many tourists choose to stay in popular tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or Pattaya.

It’s worth noting that you are not eligible to work or engage in any paid employment during your stay on a tourist visa. The visa is strictly for tourism purposes and does not permit any form of employment, business activities, or long-term stays in the country.

If you are planning to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days, you have the option to apply for a tourist visa extension.

Next, let’s explore the process and limitations of extending your tourist visa in Thailand.

First Extension of Tourist Visa

If you wish to stay in Thailand beyond the initial 30-day period granted on your tourist visa, you have the option to apply for a visa extension. The first extension allows you to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 60 days in the country.

To apply for a visa extension, you will need to visit the nearest Immigration Office in Thailand. Bring along your passport, a completed visa extension application form, a recent passport-sized photograph, and the applicable fee (typically 1,900 Thai Baht).

During the visa extension process, you may be required to provide supporting documents such as proof of accommodation, proof of financial means, and an outbound flight ticket to demonstrate your intention to leave Thailand within the extended period.

It is important to note that visa extension requirements and procedures may differ slightly depending on the specific Immigration Office you visit. Therefore, it is advisable to check the official website of the Thai Immigration Bureau or consult with an immigration lawyer to ensure you have the correct and up-to-date information.

Once you have submitted your application, the Immigration Office will process your request. The extension is typically granted on the same day, and you will receive a stamp in your passport indicating the new departure date.

It is essential to keep track of your visa expiry date as overstaying your visa can result in fines, penalties, or possible deportation. If you wish to stay in Thailand beyond the 60-day mark, you will need to consider applying for further visa extensions.

Now that we have covered the first extension of the tourist visa, let’s explore the possibilities for additional extensions.

Second Extension of Tourist Visa

If you desire to stay in Thailand beyond the initial 60-day period granted by the first visa extension, you may apply for a second visa extension. The second extension allows you to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 90 days in the country.

The process for the second visa extension is similar to the first. You will need to visit the Immigration Office, bring the required documents (passport, completed application form, photograph, and fee), and provide any additional supporting documents if requested.

It is important to note that the authority to grant visa extensions lies with the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. They may choose to grant the extension for the requested period or a shorter period based on their assessment of your circumstances.

As with the first extension, it is crucial to keep track of your visa expiry date and ensure you do not overstay your visa. Overstaying can result in fines, penalties, or potential problems in future visa applications.

If you require an even longer stay in Thailand, you may consider applying for additional visa extensions. However, it is important to understand that tourist visa extensions have limitations, and multiple extensions are not guaranteed.

Now that we have covered the second extension of the tourist visa, let’s explore the possibilities and limitations for further extensions.

Third Extension of Tourist Visa

If you wish to stay in Thailand beyond the initial 90-day period granted by the first and second visa extensions, you may consider applying for a third visa extension. The third extension allows you to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 120 days in the country.

Similar to the previous visa extensions, you will need to visit the nearest Immigration Office, complete the application form, provide the necessary documents (passport, photograph, and fee), and possibly submit additional supporting documents if required.

It is essential to note that obtaining a third visa extension is subject to the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. They will consider factors such as your travel history, financial stability, and the purpose of your stay in Thailand before granting the extension.

It is important to keep in mind that visa extensions are not guaranteed, and the immigration authorities may choose to grant a shorter extension or deny the request altogether. Therefore, it is advisable to have a backup plan and be prepared to make alternative arrangements if needed.

Throughout your stay in Thailand, it is crucial to comply with the immigration rules and regulations. Overstaying your visa can result in significant penalties, deportation, or even being blacklisted from re-entering the country in the future.

Now that we have discussed the third extension of the tourist visa, let’s explore the possibilities and limitations for further extensions.

Fourth Extension of Tourist Visa

If you require a longer stay in Thailand beyond the initial 120-day period granted by the first, second, and third visa extensions, you may consider applying for a fourth visa extension. The fourth extension allows you to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 150 days in the country.

Applying for a fourth visa extension follows the same process as the previous extensions. You will need to visit the Immigration Office, complete the application form, provide the necessary documents (passport, photograph, and fee), and potentially submit additional supporting documents if requested.

As with previous extensions, the approval of the fourth extension is at the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. They will consider various factors before deciding on the extension, including your travel history, financial stability, and the purpose of your stay in Thailand.

It is important to note that the Thai immigration authorities may grant a shorter extension or deny the request altogether. Therefore, it is advisable to have a contingency plan in place and be prepared for alternative arrangements if needed.

Overstaying your visa is strictly prohibited in Thailand and can result in severe penalties, deportation, or even being banned from re-entering the country in the future. It is crucial to stay within the authorized stay period granted by the visa extensions and abide by all immigration rules and regulations.

Now that we have discussed the possibility of a fourth visa extension, let’s delve into the options and limitations for further extensions, if applicable.

Fifth Extension of Tourist Visa

If you require a further extension of your stay in Thailand beyond the initial 150-day period granted by the first, second, third, and fourth visa extensions, you may explore the option of applying for a fifth visa extension. The fifth extension allows you to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 180 days in the country.

Similar to the previous visa extensions, the process for applying for a fifth extension involves visiting the Immigration Office, completing the application form, submitting the necessary documents (such as your passport, photograph, and fee), and potentially providing additional supporting documents based on the discretion of the immigration authorities.

It is crucial to understand that the decision to grant a fifth extension lies solely with the Thai immigration authorities. They will review your application and take into consideration factors such as your travel history, financial stability, and the purpose of your stay in Thailand before making a decision.

It is pertinent to note that visa extensions beyond the fifth extension are generally not granted for tourist visas. If you require a longer stay in Thailand, you may need to explore other visa options, such as a non-immigrant visa or a long-term visa category that aligns with your purpose of stay.

Once again, it is essential to comply with the immigration regulations and avoid overstaying your visa. Overstaying can result in significant penalties, deportation, or potential difficulties in future visa applications.

Now that we have discussed the possibility of a fifth visa extension, it is important to understand that this represents the limit for tourist visa extensions. If you require additional time in Thailand, it is advisable to investigate other visa categories that suit your specific needs.

Additional Extension Options

If you require an even longer stay in Thailand and have exhausted the possibilities for tourist visa extensions, there are alternative visa options to consider. These visa options offer different durations of stay and may be more suitable for specific purposes.

1. Non-Immigrant Visa: The Non-Immigrant Visa is designed for individuals who wish to stay in Thailand for purposes such as employment, business, education, or retirement. This visa category allows for longer stays and may provide more flexibility in terms of work permits and residency in the country.

2. Education Visa: If you plan to study in Thailand, you can apply for an Education Visa. This visa allows you to stay in the country for the duration of your course or program of study. It requires enrollment in an accredited educational institution in Thailand.

3. Retirement Visa: If you are 50 years or older and meet the financial requirements, you may be eligible for a Retirement Visa. This visa allows for a long-term stay in Thailand for retirees who wish to enjoy the country’s relaxed and affordable lifestyle.

4. Business Visa: The Business Visa is suitable for individuals who plan to conduct business activities in Thailand. It permits longer stays and allows for the possibility of obtaining a work permit to engage in professional activities.

It is important to consult with the Thai embassy or consulate in your home country or seek professional advice to determine the most suitable visa option based on your specific circumstances and intended duration of stay in Thailand.

Remember to adhere to the visa regulations and ensure timely application for the appropriate visa to avoid any legal complications during your stay in Thailand.

Now that we have explored additional extension options beyond tourist visa extensions, it is crucial to assess your specific needs and choose the best visa option accordingly.

Considerations and Limitations

While there are options for extending your stay in Thailand through visa extensions or alternative visa categories, it is important to be aware of certain considerations and limitations.

1. Discretion of Immigration Authorities: The approval of visa extensions and other visa categories is at the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. They have the right to grant extensions for shorter durations or deny the request altogether based on their assessment of your circumstances and compliance with immigration rules.

2. Overstaying Penalties: It is crucial to adhere to the authorized period of stay granted through visa extensions or other visa categories. Overstaying your visa can result in fines, penalties, deportation, and potential difficulties in future visa applications. It is advisable to keep track of your visa expiry date and plan your departure or visa renewal accordingly.

3. Supporting Documentation: When applying for visa extensions or alternative visa categories, you may be required to provide supporting documents such as proof of accommodation, proof of financial means, and an outbound flight ticket. It is important to prepare these documents in advance and ensure they meet the requirements set by the immigration authorities.

4. Limited Number of Extensions: Tourist visa extensions in Thailand typically have a limit. While the specific number of extensions can vary, it is important to note that there is a maximum number of extensions allowed. Beyond this point, you may need to explore other visa options that align with your intended stay and purpose in Thailand.

5. Consult with Professionals: Visa rules and regulations can change, and it is important to stay updated. Consulting with immigration lawyers or professional visa agencies can provide you with the most accurate and current information regarding visa requirements, processes, and limitations.

Understanding these considerations and limitations will help you plan your stay in Thailand effectively and ensure that you comply with immigration regulations throughout your time in the country.

Now that we have explored the considerations and limitations, let’s conclude our discussion on visa extensions in Thailand.

In conclusion, Thailand offers a range of options for extending your stay beyond the initial period granted by a tourist visa. Understanding the process and limitations of visa extensions can help you make the most of your time in the country and avoid any legal complications.

Through multiple visa extensions, it is possible to extend your stay in Thailand up to 180 days, depending on the discretion of the Thai immigration authorities. However, it is important to note that there is a limit to the number of extensions available for tourist visas.

If you require a longer stay in Thailand, it is advisable to explore alternative visa options such as non-immigrant visas, education visas, retirement visas, or business visas. These visa categories provide longer stays and cater to specific purposes such as study, work, retirement, or business activities.

When applying for visa extensions or other visa categories, it is important to prepare the necessary documents, comply with immigration regulations, and be aware of any potential penalties or consequences of overstaying your visa.

Consulting with professionals, such as immigration lawyers or visa agencies, can provide you with accurate and up-to-date information regarding visa requirements, processes, and limitations.

Thailand offers a wealth of experiences, and understanding the possibilities for extending your stay can enhance your exploration of this captivating country. Whether you are drawn to the bustling streets of Bangkok, the tranquil beaches of Phuket, or the cultural wonders of Chiang Mai, having a clear understanding of visa extensions will enable you to make the most of your time in the Land of Smiles.

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Thailand’s visa-free policy sparks a surge in Indian visitors

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BANGKOK: The number of Indian visitors to Thailand has surged significantly since the government launched its visa-free policy for Indian passport holders.

The first phase of this policy, from Nov 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, already saw a noticeable rise in Indian tourists compared to 2022.

In a bid to keep the number of arrivals up, the government extended the visa waiver from May 11 to Nov 11, and this time it began giving Indian nationals a 60-day stamp on their passports. The aim was to bring more Indian tourists to Thailand, mitigating the impact of India’s outbound travel tax policy, which was increased from 5% to 20% on Oct 1, 2023, potentially affecting Indian travellers’ desire to go overseas.

Patsi Permwongsenee, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s regional director for Asean, South Asia and South Pacific, said

Thailand can expect up to 2 million Indian tourists, exceeding the initial target of 1.7 million. During the first six months of this year (January to June), the kingdom welcomed 1.04 million Indian tourists.

This reflects continuous growth from 2023, when 1.62 million Indian tourists visited Thailand, up to 14% more than the initial target of 1.42 million. The tourists spent 38,052 baht per person on average, generating some 61.97 billion baht for the economy.

However, these numbers are still low compared to before the pandemic in 2019, when the Indian tourist market saw 1.96 million visitors, who spent an average of 40,814 baht per trip, contributing over 80.04 billion baht in revenue.

Meanwhile, in preparation for a potential surge in Indian tourists this year, Thai authorities have been negotiating with several airlines to increase their aircraft capacity and routes.

This plan takes into account the high demand for travel from the young Indian demographic and the rising middle-income population.

Consumer behaviour in India has shifted from saving money to spending more on lifestyle, leading to more frequent foreign travel for leisure, weddings, celebrations, events and watching sports.

“Available opportunities indicate that India is likely to become one of the world’s largest aviation markets. In the near future, the new airline Akasa Air, will launch international flights, including to Thailand,” Patsi said.

In the first six months of this year, three airlines have added additional routes to Bangkok: Indigo Airlines introduced daily flights to and from Hyderabad on Feb 26; Thai Airways launched three flights per week between Kochi and Bangkok on April 2; and Thai AirAsia launched three flights per week to and from Visakhapatnam on April 9.

Since June 1, Air India has also doubled its daily flights between New Delhi and Phuket to meet growing demand.

Separately, CAAT and India’s Civil Aviation Ministry agreed in March to increase the number of available flight seats to 42,000 per week from 28,759 per week. Airlines responded to this positively with plans to adjust aircraft sizes and additional flights.

“Some airlines are also planning to launch new routes, like Thai Airways flying to and from Amritsar and Indigo Airlines introducing flights between New Delhi and Chiang Mai or Krabi. These developments are expected to become more concrete over the next two months as the high season approaches,” Patsi said.

Meanwhile, the top five popular destinations in Thailand for Indian tourists are Bangkok, Chonburi, Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga.

Potential secondary cities include Phang Nga, Krabi, Phuket (beyond Patong Beach), Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Pha-ngan), Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin), and Kanchanaburi.

Most Indian tourists to Thailand or 76% are independent travellers, while the rest opt for tour packages. First-time visitors account for 62% and the remaining 38% are repeat visitors.

The most popular activities for Indian travellers to Thailand include enjoying Thai cuisine, nightlife, beach holidays, massage and spa treatments as well as exploring historical sites. Current trends among Indian tourists focus on leisure, business trips, and increasing travel for weddings and anniversaries. - The Nation/ANN

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Thailand Work Visa & Work Permit Information for Job Seekers 

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To work in Thailand you need to apply for a non-immigrant visa. The non-immigrant visa can also be referred to as a Thailand work visa. However, a non-immigrant visa is not sufficient to work in Thailand. The country requires foreigners to apply for a work permit. A work permit will state the position, job description, and your current job role in the Thai company. You can receive the Thailand work permit in 7 business days. The Ministry of Labor Office will process this application. If you are planning to work in Thailand, you can read this blog to get all information regarding the Thailand work visa, and work permit application.

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The Thailand non-immigrant visa (Category B) is the Thailand work visa. This is the visa you need to apply to work in Thailand.  However, this visa is not sufficient to work in the country. As mentioned above, you need to apply for a work permit and request an extension of stay. All foreigners except Thai citizens will have to follow the following process:

• First, apply for a Thai work visa  (Category B of non-immigrant visas) from an Embassy or Consulate in the home country.
• Next, visit the Department of Employment in Thailand to apply for a Thai work permit 
• Lastly, visit the Thai immigration Bureau to get an extension of the stay permit 

Note: After obtaining the work permit you cannot work in prohibited occupations in the country. You also need to have a work permit at all times during working hours. This is because the immigration officers can visit your workplace and ask you to show your work permit. If you don’t have the permit with you, you will be fined.

The Thailand Work Visa or non-immigrant visa B are of different types. They are:

• Category B (Business Visa): Given to those who want to work or conduct business in the country 
• Non-Immigrant Visa category “B-A”: These visas are called business-approved visas and are issued by the  Immigration Bureau in Bangkok to conduct business or to invest in a business in Thailand 
• Non-Immigrant Visa Category “IB”: These visas are called investment and business visas and are given out to foreigners who have to work on investment projects under the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)
•   Non-Immigrant Visa Category “B” : This visa is called a teaching visa, and is given to foreigners who want to teach in a school in Thailand (below the university level

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The Thailand work visa documentation requirements are as follows:

• A passport that is valid for at least 6 months, and has 2 blank pages. Those applying for a 1-year visa must have a passport that is valid for a minimum period of 18 months 
• A Thailand visa application form. You can download the same or visit in person at a Thailand embassy or consulate.
• A passport-size photograph with a white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm dimensions, and taken within the last 6 months 
• Provide proof of sufficient funds. The minimum balance needed to work in Thailand is 20,000 Thai Baht if you are travelling alone. Those who are travelling as a family need a minimum balance of 40,000 Thai Baht.
• Apart from that you need to submit a police clearance certificate
• Letter of Approval from the Thailand Ministry of Labour. The employer is responsible for applying for an approval request.
• Those w orking as school teachers (at the pre-university level) need a letter of acceptance from an educational institution in Thailand, a letter of approval from a relevant Thai government agency, and a school’s license or business registration with the school’s profile, and the list of stockholders

The application for a Thailand work visa needs to be sent to the diplomatic mission of Thailand (consulate or embassy) in the home country or a neighbouring country. Follow the steps below to get a Thailand work visa

• First, contact the Thailand embassy or consulate to apply for a non-immigrant visa. You can also visit their official website to learn about the working days, opening hours and the preferred method of Thai visa fee payment.
• Gather the required documents, and submit the same. You can submit it either in person or online 
• Lastly, wait for the visa application processing.
• Once, your visa application is approved collect the passport. When a visa is approved you can enter the country within the time provided in your visa application.
• Note: Those who are on a Tourist visa can change their visa to the B category. However, your application has less chance of being approved.

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The Thailand work Visa Fees are as follows. The fees can slightly vary depending on the country you are applying from.

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After applying for a Thailand work visa, you need to apply for a Thailand work permit. To receive a Thailand work permit you will have to apply for a company that fulfils the following conditions-

• The company must have at least a capital investment of 2,000,000 Thai Baht. and must have paid the income tax of 5,000,000 Thai Baht to the revenue department in the last 3 years
• Must be an export business that has a foreign remittance of a minimum of 3,000,000 Thai Baht in the past year
• Moreover, the company must employ a minimum of 50 Thai nationals, and must only hire 1 foreign worker per 50 nationals or hire 1 foreign national per every 2,000,000 Thai Baht.
• You can work for a specific employer. If you want to change your employer or the office address of the company you want to work for has changed you need to notify the same to the Ministry of Labour 

The following are the Thailand work permit requirements 

• You must have a Thai work visa and a passport 
• Your academic degrees and certificates, and other relevant certificates and licenses
• Letter of employment or work contract, CV/resume , and photographs 
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand 
• Health certificate 
• Provide a marriage certificate if you are married to a Thai citizen 
• Additional documents such as the company certificate, VAT certificate, Company withholding Tax, etc
• Translate all the documents into Thai  

The Thai work permit application process details are as follows. You need to apply for a work permit after obtaining a Thailand work visa

• You or your employer can file for the permit at the Ministry of Labour 
• Gather the necessary documents, and apply for the permit before starting work
• Wait for 7 days for the permit to be processed 
• Visit the Ministry of Labour after obtaining the permit to complete the formalities 
• Keep the work permit all times. The immigration officers can visit the office, and you will be asked to show your work permit. If you don’t have your work permit you can be fined for the same.
• You can receive a Thai work permit for 1 year. If you fulfil the requirements, you can apply for a work permit extension

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Apart from paying the Thailand work visa fees, you need to pay for the work permit. The work permit fees are as follows:

After you obtain a Thai work permit you are allowed to work. However, to stay in Thailand for a long duration you need to apply for a visa extension at the Immigration Bureau. This extension must be applied before the current visa expires. That is, within 90 days of entering the country. The visa extension is given for 1 year from the date of entry into the country. 

After this extension period expires, you can reapply for an extension for 1 more year. Like this, you can apply for a work visa extension for 3 years. After staying in Thailand for 3 years you can apply for permanent residency.  

Apart from getting your Thailand work visa, you need to apply for a re-entry permit. A re-entry permit must be acquired to leave Thailand without getting your visa validity expired.  Those who haven’t applied for a Thailand re-entry permit will will have to apply for a new visa when re-entering the country.

Anyone staying in Thailand for more than 3 months must report their presence. The report has to be sent to Thailand’s Immigration Department every 90 days. You can report your presence in the following centres 15 days before the exact date.

• At the nearest  Immigration Office (email)
• At the nearest  Immigration Office (in person)
• Immigration Department’s electronic system (online)

Apply at an embassy or consulate to get a Thailand work visa. However, this visa solely will not permit you to work in Thailand. You need to apply for a work permit as well after reaching Thailand. You can get your work permit in 7 business days.

Yes.  Thailand’s work permit process is long. Not only this, in case any document is missing the process can take long. Only with a work permit, you are allowed to work in the country.

No. Indians cannot work in Thailand without a work visa. To work in Thailand, not only do you need a work visa (Category B no immigration visa), but you need a work permit too. 

We hope you now understand all about Thailand work visa. Want to apply for a Visa for your study abroad journey? Drop us a comment in the section below, or you can connect with a visa expert at Leverage Edu , and we will guide you on your dream journey!

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Thailand, Japan, Turkey Introduces Digital Nomad Visa Scheme

Governments worldwide are launching digital nomad visa programs to boost local economies, attract global talent, and adapt to the rise of remote work. According to CNBC, more than 40 countries and jurisdictions now offer these programs, which allow remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads to live and work in a host country for an extended period while being employed by companies based elsewhere.

In Asia, Thailand, Japan and Turkey have recently launched their own digital nomad visa schemes, targeting individuals who use technology to work from anywhere, commonly in fields like software development, marketing, writing, and consulting. Additionally, Malaysia has released upgrades to its digital nomad scheme, making it accessible to a broader range of applicants.

Thailand announces new digital nomad visa

On May 30, 2024, Thailand unveiled the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), a five-year multiple-entry visa program. The scheme is not only for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers but also for individuals interested in long-term cultural immersion.

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The multiple-entry visa is valid for five years and can be used for stays of up to 180 days, with the possibility to extend for a further 180 days. It allows visa holders to live and legally work remotely while in Thailand without needing to pay any taxes on income derived from foreign sources.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old and either be self-employed or work for a business outside Thailand. Approved applicants can also bring their spouse and children without the need for additional visas.

The official announcement indicated that the program would become effective once final legal procedures are completed. It is expected to be available from late June or early July. The application fee for the visa has been set at THB 10,000 (US$272), according to Thai Embassy.

There is currently no specified minimum income for the DTV, a common requirement for remote worker visas. However, applicants must prove that they can financially support themselves in Thailand for six months, and hold at least THB 500,000 (US$13,665) in their bank account, according to Nomads Embassy.

This is a significant change from Thailand’s previous Long-Term Residence Visa, which had a fee of US$1,600 and required proof of an annual income of at least US$80,000.

The DTV is part of Thailand’s strategy to boost tourism. It complements other initiatives, such as the expansion of the visa extension scheme to 93 countries and territories, up from the previous 57. This scheme now permits stays of up to 60 days for tourism and short-term business, doubling the previous 30-day limit. Additionally, foreign students will now be allowed to stay in Thailand for one year after graduation to search for jobs, instead of having to leave immediately.

Turkey launches new digital nomad visa

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In April 2024, the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the launch of a new digital nomad visa, inviting eligible applicants aged between 21 and 55 to apply. This visa is available exclusively to citizens from select countries, including the US, Canada, and various European nations, with Russia being the only Asian country on the list.

Applicants must meet several criteria to quality for the visa. First, they must have a university degree, be employed or self-employed, or have a business contract for a company outside of Turkey. Those interested must also prove they make US$3,000 USD monthly or US$36,000 annually.

Applicants will also need a passport or a travel document that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Turkey.

After submitting all of that information and if the documents are sufficient, a digital nomad identification certificate will be assigned to the applicant. Then, the applicant will have to visit a Turkish visa center or consulate with that identification certificate to receive the actual visa stamp.

Turkey is also one of the most visited countries in the world, according to Euromonitor International. Last year, two of its cities, Istanbul and Antalya, ranked among the most visited cities globally.

Japan introduces new visa for digital nomads

In April, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new digital nomad visa aimed at remote workers with an annual income of at least JPY 10 million (US$62,700). This visa allows individuals to work remotely in Japan for up to six months, and provides them with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture while continuing their professional activities.

The Digital Nomad visa is valid for six months with no extension allowed. It is available to digital nomads and remote workers, as well as to their accompanying spouses or children for the same duration. It costs JPY 3,000 (US$20) for a single-entry visa or JPY 6,000 (US$40) for a multiple-entry visa, according to Nomads Embassy.

Applicants must be nationals or citizens of countries or regions that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan and are subject to Japan’s Tax Conventions. Professional activities permitted include using information and communication technology to conduct business for a foreign organization based on an employment contract or providing services or selling goods to individuals in a foreign country using information and communication technology. Activities requiring physical presence in Japan for provision or sale are excluded and employment with Japanese organizations is not permitted.

The application for the visa must include several documents, including a visa application form with a photo, a passport, and a Certificate of Eligibility, if available. If a Certificate of Eligibility is provided, additional documents such as an explanation of the planned activities and period of stay, and proof of an annual income, can be omitted. Additionally, applicants must hold private medical travel insurance covering death, injury, or illness with a minimum compensation of JPY 10 million.

For spouses or children of visa holders, permitted activities include daily activities as a supported spouse or child of a Digital Nomad. Generally, they are not allowed to engage in employment or activities other than those permitted under their designated residence status. The visa for spouses or children is also valid for six months with no extension allowed. They too must hold private medical travel insurance covering death, injury, or illness with a minimum compensation of JPY 10 million.

Malaysia expands availability of digital nomad visa scheme

The Malaysian government announced this month major updates to the DE Rantau program, an initiative launched in 2022 to make Malaysia a top destination for digital nomads.

Digital News Asia reported on June 07, 2024 that the government had expanded the DE Rantau Nomad Pass to include professionals beyond IT and digital fields. This includes founders, CEOs, COOs, tax accountants, legal counsels, technical writers, business development managers, public relations professionals, and other related positions. Whether digital freelancers or remote workers, these professionals are now eligible to apply.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) added that the minimum income requirement for these non-IT/digital talents has been set at US$60,000 (MYR 281,000) per year or US$5,000 (MYR 23,000) per month. Additionally, parents of the main applicant can now be dependents.

According to MDEC, as of May 31, 2024, the DE Rantau Nomad Pass had received 3,096 applications, with 1,443 approved, including 189 renewals. These applicants come from 78 countries, with the top five being Russia, Pakistan, Britain, Japan, and Australia. The average annual income of these approved digital nomads is US$69,000 with the majority possessing skills in software development, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).

The Malaysian government began accepting applications for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass on October 01, 2022. The visa scheme allows holders to work remotely from within Malaysia for up to two years and sponsor qualifying dependents.

The DE Rantau Nomad Pass is available to tech and non-tech professionals in various domains such as software engineering, UX/UI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and blockchain, as well as marketing managers, finance managers, sales managers, HR managers and consultants. The visa is valid for a stay of three to 12 months and can be renewed for an additional 12 months, allowing for a total stay of up to 24 months. It is open to citizens of all nationalities, although Israeli citizens require approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia.

To be eligible, applicants must meet certain requirements, including having a valid passport for at least 14 months at the time of application, working remotely for companies or clients outside of Malaysia for at least three months, having a clean criminal record, and possessing health or travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Malaysia. Digital nomads working in IT must earn at least US$24,000 per year, according to Nomads Embassy.

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