30-day Extension to Visa Exempt Entry❓

[Skeptic7]

A friend from the USA is returning to Thailand after 3 years, with his Thai wife. He plans to enter Visa Exempt and is wondering if he can then extend for another 30 days❓I said I think so...but would ask. So is this possible on a visa exempt without leaving the country❓If so, what is the procedure❓

[DrJack54]

Yes.

Enter visa exempt and obtain 30 day extension. 

He could also obtain 60 day extension to visit wife.

Very simple process for 30 day extension.

He would require a TM30 along with some basic photocopies of pp and TM7 application with photo and 1900b 

[Skeptic7]

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes.

Enter visa exempt and obtain 30 day extension. 

He could also obtain 60 day extension to visit wife.

Very simple process for 30 day extension.

He would require a TM30 along with some basic photocopies of pp and TM7 application with photo and 1900b 

Great. Thanks kindly for the info. Does the extension need to be applied for in the last week of his initial 30 days? 

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said:

Great. Thanks kindly for the info. Does the extension need to be applied for in the last week of his initial 30 days? 

Have you read before this statement "up to the immigration office" 

No consistency in Thailand. 

I would suggest try couple of weeks prior to expiry.

Which immigration office. 

How long does the guy wish to stay. 

[Skeptic7]

37 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Have you read before this statement "up to the immigration office" 

No consistency in Thailand. 

I would suggest try couple of weeks prior to expiry.

Which immigration office. 

How long does the guy wish to stay. 

Yeah, right on...no consistency.

Korat Immigration. Wife has a house there. Only needs the additional 30 days, as they're staying just under 60 days.

[Liquorice]

I'd go 7 days before his 30 days expire.

File a TM30 immediately after arriving.

 

For the 30-day extension;
Completed TM7
Passport.
Copy of TM30 receipt

Copy of passport data page

Copy of entry stamp

Passport photo 4x6cm
Signed Copy of wife's Tabien Baan

Signed Copy of wife's ID card

Fee 1,900 BHT

 

Edited April 10 by Liquorice

[Pattaya57]

9 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

I'd go 7 days before his 30 days expire.

File a TM30 immediately after arriving.

 

For the 30-day extension;
Completed TM7
Passport.
Copy of TM30 receipt

Copy of passport data page

Copy of entry stamp

Passport photo 4x6cm
Signed Copy of wife's Tabien Baan

Signed Copy of wife's ID card

Fee 1,900 BHT

 

For a 30 day extension of a visa exempt he doesn't need the last 2 items about his wife

[Liquorice]

10 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

For a 30 day extension of a visa exempt he doesn't need the last 2 items about his wife

To confirm address as notified per the TM30.

 

I always air on the side of caution.
If they don't want them, they'll give them back.
If they request them, and you don't have them, well ....................

 

Edited April 10 by Liquorice

[mania]

Why not just get the 60 day tourist visa (extendable for 30 more if needed) before leaving & remove the hassle of going to Immigration in Thailand not to mention the "up to the immigration office" 

Here is the E-visa Link

https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/tourist-visa

 

Here is a better explanation from the Los Angeles Thai Consulate

https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/tourist-visa-visiting-family

 

Lastly it is only $40 / 1466 baht with no visit to Immigration with is worth another 10k baht 🤣

Edited April 10 by mania

[Skeptic7]

1 hour ago, mania said:

Why not just get the 60 day tourist visa (extendable for 30 more if needed) before leaving & remove the hassle of going to Immigration in Thailand not to mention the "up to the immigration office" 

Here is the E-visa Link

https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/tourist-visa

 

Here is a better explanation from the Los Angeles Thai Consulate

https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/tourist-visa-visiting-family

 

Lastly it is only $40 / 1466 baht with no visit to Immigration with is worth another 10k baht 🤣

Good idea and I suggested this...but after 3 years away and waiting for his wife's Green Card for nearly 2 years, she suddenly got it recently. They were so thrilled and chomping to return that he just booked flights immediately. So answer is...not enough time. Next time he should definitely do this very thing. 👍

[mania]

5 hours ago, Skeptic7 said:

Good idea and I suggested this...but after 3 years away and waiting for his wife's Green Card for nearly 2 years, she suddenly got it recently. They were so thrilled and chomping to return that he just booked flights immediately. So answer is...not enough time. Next time he should definitely do this very thing. 👍

Ah I know that one 😉

Way back in 2007 same happened with my wife & we were so happy to be free to travel we too left right away.

But while your in process of green card you cannot leave or is may be considered abandonment of petition

Good Luck to him hope it all goes easy