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When should I visit the immigration office before my visa-exempt stay in Thailand expires, and can I opt for a 60-day extension instead of a 30-day one?

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Feb 5, 2021

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Danilo ***********

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I’m in Thailand on a visa exempt 45-day. How many weeks before visa expiration is it recommended to go to immigration office?

Can I now opt for 60 day instead of 30 day  extension since the covid extensions was extended recently?

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The best practice is to visit the immigration office about seven days before your visa exemption expires. Currently, you can apply for a 60-day extension as a COVID-19 measure only after first obtaining a 30-day extension. However, availability may vary by location, so it's essential to check with the local immigration office for specific procedures.

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Johnny *******

At the Samui immagration, you have to first get the 30day extention and if the situation still allows for 60day covid extension. You can do so 7 days before the 30days is up.

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Danilo ***********

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@Johnny ********

Thank you. I’ll be going to the Samui immigration. It’s recommended to go 7 days before expiration? Is it okay to go 14 days before expiration?

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@Danilo **********

they told me 7 days

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Danilo ***********

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@Johnny ********

Do you remember what paperwork you needed?

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@Danilo **********

for the first 30 extention you need to fill out the tm.7 form. A copy of your photo page of passport, stamp page, and departure card copy. 1 4x6cm photo.

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Danilo ***********

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@Johnny ********

Thank you so much. You’ve been very helpful! Do you know if I need proof of residence as well?

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@Danilo **********

no but you will to provide a thai address on the tm7

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Danilo ***********

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@Johnny ********

Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Ryan ********

Depending on where you are will depend if you can do a covid extension or have to do a normal 30 day extension.

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Darren *******

Most immigration offices are saying you do the 30 day extension before you can get the 60 day Covid extension.

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