Hey guys, is it possible to extend a 30 day VOA (visa on arrival) for an additional 30 days for 1900 baht in Phuket or Bangkok?

 

I am reading mixed things, and I just want to be absolutely sure with up to date info.

 

If the answer is no, then I guess my only option is to go to a border crossing or leave the country. I'm American if that makes any difference.

What's your nationality.

I suspect you received a 30 day Visa exempt entry.

 

You edited your post with your nationality.

You received a 30 day Visa exempt entry.

Yes, you can apply for a 30 day extension, but will have to provide proof of address and a TM30. You can only apply at the office where your residence is located.

Edited April 3, 20197 yr by Tanoshi

17 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

What's your nationality.

I suspect you received a 30 day Visa exempt entry.

 

You edited your post with your nationality.

You received a 30 day Visa exempt entry.

Yes, you can apply for a 30 day extension, but will have to provide proof of address and a TM30. You can only apply at the office where your residence is located.

Thanks. I was reading that I could only extend for 30 days on a 2-month tourist visa, not a VOA. TM30 and proof of address is easy. I've done that before for an ED visa.

6 minutes ago, typ123 said:

Thanks. I was reading that I could only extend for 30 days on a 2-month tourist visa, not a VOA. TM30 and proof of address is easy. I've done that before for an ED visa.

You didn't get a Visa on arrival.

You were given a 30 day Visa exempt entry as a US citizen.

Perhaps that's why the information you read (on VOA) was misleading.

 

http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html

Edited April 3, 20197 yr by Tanoshi

2 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

You didn't get a Visa on arrival.

You were given a 30 day Visa exempt entry as a US citizen.

Perhaps that's why the information you read (on VOA) was misleading.

 

http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html

Oh sorry, I think I was using VOA interchangeably with visa exemption. So I guess there is no issue extending a 30-day visa exemption stamp? 

5 hours ago, typ123 said:

So I guess there is no issue extending a 30-day visa exemption stamp? 

No problem to do it at a immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht.

If applying for a visa exemption extension in Phuket, this link is for the Phuket Immigration Volunteers website, and lists the requirements.

 

http://piv-phuket.com/short-stay-extenions/visa-exemption/

Are the proof of residence and TM30 the same thing? I'm just staying at a hotel, so am I correct to say that I should show my booking confirmation as proof of residence and also fill out a TM30? These two documents, along with the TM7 extension form, are all that's required to extend for 30 days, right?

Edited April 22, 20197 yr by typ123

12 hours ago, typ123 said:

Are the proof of residence and TM30 the same thing

A TM30 report is used to report a foreigner is staying at 'your' property or one you control. The report goes to immigration. A proof of residence, well a residence certificate is issued by immigration to certify you are currently residing in Thailand. Used, for example, to buy a car or obtain a Thai driving licence. Although proof of residence means some document you need to show to obtain a residence certificate or confirm your address. A phone or utility bill, or rental agreement is an example.

Edited April 23, 20197 yr by jacko45k