Hi,

Quick couple of questions for the visa experts...

Is it still possible to obtain a 10 day extension to the standard 30 day arrival stamp?

Does this have to be done in Suan Plu?

How much does it cost?

What time/days does the office open?

Thanks in advance for any replys!!

Cheers.

Extension of only 7 days available now.

I you ar in Bangkok, Suan Plu is the place to go.

The fee is 1,900 Baht.

According to their website., open Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

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Maestro

Maestro,

I am a 49 year old American now in BKK, arrived here on May 1 and got a 30 day stamp until May 30. Because I was not familiar with and did not know the consequences of Thai Immigration laws, I unknowingly I booked my flight back to the US on June 7 which I guess would have me in Thailand for 38 days. I would like to get a 7 day extension as you recommended for ashacat, but I am worried that I will be in Thailand illegally for 24 hours. Do you have suggestions of what I might do to avoid being here illegally? I would like to come back in July for 2 months, so I dont want to overstay this time and not be able to come back in July. My girlfriend of 5 months is Thai and lives in BKK, so I really want to be able to come back. Thank you!

Edited May 23, 200818 yr by rideswings

A quick border crossing/return for a new 30 day visa exempt entry would seem to fit. Organized trips advertise in classified sections of English papers and cost is about the same as a 7 day extension. No overstay or overstay stamp using that method. Although such a stamp would not likely cause you any problem it is best to avoid anything negative in today's world.

For your July trip obtain a tourist visa from a US Consulate. It can be done by mail.

Maestro,

I am a 49 year old American now in BKK, arrived here on May 1 and got a 30 day stamp until May 30. Because I was not familiar with and did not know the consequences of Thai Immigration laws, I unknowingly I booked my flight back to the US on June 7 which I guess would have me in Thailand for 38 days. I would like to get a 7 day extension as you recommended for ashacat, but I am worried that I will be in Thailand illegally for 24 hours. Do you have suggestions of what I might do to avoid being here illegally? I would like to come back in July for 2 months, so I dont want to overstay this time and not be able to come back in July. My girlfriend of 5 months is Thai and lives in BKK, so I really want to be able to come back. Thank you!

I don't think you will find a 1 day overstay will hinder your return, I don't think they will even fine you for the first day (500 baht per day up to max 20,000). If you're really that worried about it just do a border run, and you will get another 30 day stamp when you re-enter.

You can only spend 90 days in a 6 month period here on these visa exemptions, so depending how long you want to stay in July you might be better off getting a tourist visa in a consulate or embassy in your home country.

EDIT/ Sorry for the dual info, Lopburi had not replied when I started typing.

Edited May 23, 200818 yr by sweetchariot

Thank you so much for your answers! It sounds like a border run is appropriate, and maybe this is a good time to visit a neighboring country for a few days. Any suggestions of where we might go? I have looked at posts about a border run, but Im hesitant to go to Myanmar in the wake of the cyclone. Any comments?

Edited May 23, 200818 yr by rideswings

Believe Laos or Malaysia would be good trips. Bus/train/plane could be used to all. Thai will not need visa.