Process and Cost for Extending a 30-Day Visa Exemption or Tourist Visa in Thailand

You can extend both a 30-day visa exemption and a 60-day TR Tourist Visa for one additional 30 days at a cost of 1,900 THB.

The Specifics

• A 30-day visa exemption (often called Visa on Arrival or Free Visa) can be extended once for 30 more days, giving a total stay of 60 days.
• A single-entry TR Tourist Visa starts with 60 days and can also be extended once for 30 additional days, for a total of 90 days.
• The extension fee is 1,900 THB, paid in cash at the immigration office.
• You must apply before your current permitted stay expires — ideally not on the final day.
• Processing is usually same-day if you submit before noon at the appropriate immigration office.
• One extension is allowed per entry.
• Overstaying costs 500 THB per day (max 20,000 THB) and can lead to re-entry bans if it exceeds 90 days.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Apply at the correct local immigration office for your area. In Bangkok we handle the full process for you. Bring your passport with the current entry stamp and first page clearly visible. Many people feel anxious the first time — our article on why foreigners fear the immigration office explains what actually happens inside.

Visa exemption entries are limited to two per calendar year in most cases; officers have final discretion on extra uses. For a TR Tourist Visa, remember you can only extend once per entry. If you need longer stays or want to switch to an education or retirement visa later, plan ahead because you generally cannot convert a short visa inside Thailand without meeting strict conditions such as specific bank balances.

Read our guide on the exact process for extending a visa in Thailand before you go. We regularly help clients complete these extensions smoothly and can manage everything on your behalf in Bangkok.

Contact Thai Kru Visa Agency for professional help with your visa extension so you avoid last-minute stress and paperwork mistakes.