How do I stay longer than 30 days in Thailand?


How do I stay longer than 30 days in Thailand? If an individual wishes to remain in Thailand for more than 30 days, he/she may wish to obtain a tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in the United States, prior to arriving in Thailand. The tourist visa must generally be used within 90 days from the date of issue and allows an initial stay of 60 days.


Can you extend a 30 day tourist visa?

You can submit an application for an extension of stay by mail or you can file online using USCIS ELIS for an extension of stay before the expiration date on your Form I-94. (There are certain very limited circumstances under which USCIS will excuse a late submission.)


How many times a year can I enter Thailand?

Those who arrive at the airport without a prior visa will continue to receive a 30-day stamp up to 6 times per calendar year.


Can I stay in Thailand for 40 days?

Thailand's Extended Visa Exemption
With the tourism industry still struggling after the COVID-19 pandemic, the TAT proposed extending the visa-free period from 30 to 45 days. Thailand's government approved the proposal in September 2022.


Can you enter Thailand twice in a month?

Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries, usually for a period of thirty days to a year. In the case where a visa is issued for a single-entry, if you leave the country, you cannot re-enter, even if you have not exhausted the number of days you were given. This is where a Thailand Re-Entry Permit comes in.


How many times can I overstay in Thailand?

In the past people could do infinite border runs (leaving by a land border and re-entering, getting a new visa exemption in the process) however as of January 1, 2018 you can only do 2 border runs per calendar year (any more and you will likely be denied).


How many times can I leave and come back to Thailand?

There are two types of Thai Re-Entry Permits you can apply for: Single Re-Entry Permit, which is valid for a one-time use. You can leave and re-enter only once. Multiple Re-Entry Permit, which allows you to leave and re-enter the country multiple times for the duration that the visa is valid.


Can I extend my 30-day tourist visa in Thailand?

Tourist Visas
After arrival in Thailand, a tourist visa may be extended at the discretion of an immigration officer once for an additional 30 days with the total period of stay no longer than 90 days. There is a 1,900 Baht fee for the extension.


What happens if I overstay my 30 days in Thailand?

If you are caught overstaying in Thailand you will face a fine and the probability of being detained in a Thai detention center, after which you will be deported from Thailand. The severity of the punishment depends on the length of overstay. That's why if you overstay, you should exit Thailand as soon as possible.