Can Extend Tourist Visa After The Expiration Date Of Visa?

[nefelimhg]

Hi,

I got an double entry tourist visa on 21 january but i entered Thailand on the 5th of February,so i have to leave Thailand before 4 april.

My visa expires at 21 April so what are my options on extending my tourist visa ?

Can i get an 30 day extension for my first entry (max. departure date 3 may)

Then cross the border before my visa expires (21 april) to get a new 60 days entry.

And then get a second extension based on the second entry and leave 19 july (20 juni + 30 days)

I called immigration but the lady didn't understand my question (or had some difficulties with my english).

So i was hoping that somebody could help me out.

Thank you !

Michael

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Hi,

I got an double entry tourist visa on 21 january but i entered Thailand on the 5th of February,so i have to leave Thailand before 4 april.

My visa expires at 21 April so what are my options on extending my tourist visa ?

Can i get an 30 day extension for my first entry (max. departure date 3 may)

Then cross the border before my visa expires (21 april) to get a new 60 days entry.

And then get a second extension based on the second entry and leave 19 july (20 juni + 30 days)

I called immigration but the lady didn't understand my question (or had some difficulties with my english).

So i was hoping that somebody could help me out.

Thank you !

Michael

It seems that the Embassy / Consulate only gave you three months to make both entries. ( The usual for a double is six months ) The first extension is of no use to you because your first stay would exceed three months and your second visa entry period will be out of date. Just cross a border a few days prior to expiration of your stay, and make absolute certain that you re-enter Thailand prior to 21 April. You can extend that entry visa for up to 30 days more.

[nefelimhg]

Without an extension on my first entry i have to leave 4 April.

However it would be more convenient for me to stay as close as to 21 april as possible, that's why i thought a extension would be possible.

Then i planned on doing a border run to get the second entry and maybe extend this one too (not sure yet) but i like to know my options.

Since i can't do the first extension i am going to do a border run before 4 April.

Then i can stay until the 3rd of june and then have the possibility to extend with 30 days (2 july)

I didn't knew it was possible to extend a visa after the visa has "expired"

Thanks for your fast reply dr_Pat_Pong, i really appreciate your help!

Michael

[Crossy]

You CAN extend your first 60 day stay, but you won't be able to use it all, it is vital that you activate your second entry by doing a border run before the 'must enter before' date

[nefelimhg]

Ok so it is possible to extend the first entry, it's just not cost-effective because i can only use about 15 days of that 30 day extension.

Thanks for the clarification Crossy! And now i know i can extend after the expiration date of my visa i will take this option.

Then i can stay until begin july (instead of half july) and this is perfectly fine for me

[jstumbo]

Just make sure you enter on the second entry before the enter before date. If you try to enter on that date, it will be too late.

[Maestro]

nefelimhg, based on the visa expiration date you have given you can maximise your stay in thailand as follows, as you outlined in your original post:

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Maestro

Edit: Ignore the attached table. Departure date is wrong. See corrected table here.

Edited March 21, 2008 by Maestro

[jstumbo]

nefelimhg, based on the visa expiration date you have given you can maximise your stay in thailand as follows, as you outlined in your original post:

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Maestro

I think you have the departure date incorrect. It should be 20/04/2008

[Maestro]

You are right, jstumbo. Serious mistake. I am attaching the corrected table now.

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Maestro

[nefelimhg]

Sorry for this late reply. Maestro thanks for the detailed table now it is all clear !

jstumbo thanks for warning me about the entry date!