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Visa Extension

30-day extensions, renewals, and visa extensions

1-3 hours at immigration
Processing Time
1,900 THB
Visa Fee
99%
Success Rate

Visa Extension Benefits

  • Extend stay without leaving Thailand
  • Available for most visa types
  • Quick processing at immigration offices
  • Avoid visa run expenses and time
  • Maintain continuous stay for long-term goals

Who Can Apply?

  • Valid visa with remaining time before expiry
  • TM30 notification filed at current address
  • Extension allowed for your visa type
  • Meeting requirements specific to visa category
  • No overstay or immigration violations

About Visa Extension in Thailand

Visa extensions are essential services that allow foreign nationals to prolong their stay in Thailand without the need to leave the country. From simple 30-day tourist visa extensions to complex annual renewals for retirement or marriage visas, understanding the extension process is crucial for maintaining legal status. Each visa type has specific extension criteria, documentation requirements, and validity periods.

Professional agencies specializing in visa extensions can navigate the complexities of Thai immigration law, ensure proper documentation, and often provide queue-jumping services at immigration offices. Their expertise is particularly valuable for first-time extensions or when dealing with unusual circumstances.

Visa Fee1,900 THB (standard extension)
Agency Service3,000-15,000 THB depending on visa type
Processing Time1-3 hours at immigration

Application Process

  1. 1.Prepare required documents for your visa type
  2. 2.Visit immigration office or use agency service
  3. 3.Submit application with supporting documents
  4. 4.Pay extension fee
  5. 5.Receive passport with extended stay stamp

Required Documents

  • •TM7 extension application form
  • •Passport photos
  • •Proof of address (TM30)
  • •Visa-specific documents (varies by type)
  • •Extension fee payment

Visa Extension Frequently Asked Questions

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The standard fee for most visa extensions is 1,900 THB. This applies to 30-day tourist extensions, annual retirement/marriage extensions, and education visa extensions. Some special extensions (emergency, COVID-related) may have different fees. Agency fees typically range from 3,000-15,000 THB depending on visa complexity.
Same-day processing at most immigration offices if you arrive early with complete documents. Expect 2-4 hours wait time. Complex extensions (first-time retirement, marriage) may require multiple visits or "under consideration" stamps requiring you to return in 2-4 weeks. Using an agency can reduce wait time significantly.
Most visa types can be extended, but requirements vary significantly. Tourist visas: 30-day extension once. Education/retirement/marriage: annual extensions possible. Some visas cannot be extended in-country (must leave Thailand). Visa exemptions can usually be extended once for 30 days at 1,900 THB.
TM30 is a mandatory notification that property owners must file when foreigners stay at their address. Immigration requires valid TM30 for all visa extensions - without it, your extension will be denied. Hotels file automatically, but private rentals require landlord cooperation. Some immigration offices are stricter than others about TM30 enforcement.
If denied, you typically receive a 7-day extension to leave Thailand or resolve the issue. Common denial reasons: incomplete documents, insufficient funds, invalid TM30, or not meeting visa requirements. You cannot reapply for the same extension type - you must leave Thailand and obtain proper visa from abroad, or qualify for different visa category.
No, "under consideration" stamps prohibit leaving Thailand. If you leave during this period, your extension application is automatically cancelled and you cannot re-enter on that visa. This applies mainly to retirement and marriage extensions. You must wait for final approval stamp before traveling internationally.