jc7 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi, I arrived in Koh Samui with a 3 entry 60 day non-working VISA.. so far I have used the 60 days up and extended it another 30 at Nathon immigration here in Koh Samui.. I need to extend it again quickly but I'm unsure of my options... A friend did one by land from Koh Samui (obviously had one small boat journey) and did it in 2 days at a cost of 4000 Baht, that gave him 2 months... But he also recommended one that leaves Koh Samui at 6am and gets back at 7pm, which costs 1200 Baht.... but I'm unsure how long that gave him. Could someone please explain what my options are, it would be really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 You need to exit the country and enter another country. Return to Thailand and receive 60 days. From Samui most go to Ranong and enter Burma or go south and enter Malaysia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Just seeing if I can drive this in a day.. any ideas on cost? Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 You also have to make sure your visa is still valid for entry - it likely is but validity could be 3, 6 or 9 months from date of issue so you have to keep an eye on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddy Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I dont think you can do it in 1 day because the visa processing takes 2 working days. Even if u pay for express, its 1 working day, unless you can arrive at the new country at 9am and leave at 4pm the same day, you will need atleast 1 night there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 He has a visa. All he needs to do is enter another country and return. At most borders that will take less than an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Possible in a day but can involve a white knuckle ride. I would always take 2 days. Less stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yeah I have my visa.. used up 90 days... now need to re-entry.. of which i have 3 left... I'm just wondering if the one day run will give me 60 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 It does not matter how long it takes. Exit Thailand. Enter another country. Leave and enter Thailand 60 days. As I said many do it in a day but it is a bit of a rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) Worst time for me! Bad floods in Koh Samui and I'm hearing that Friday is National day off which means Thai immigrations offices abroad are apparently closed. Going to drive to Ranong tomorrow, thing is my friend is going to have to wait for me has he has just got his Thai visa updated last week... does anyone know how long it will take me? Edited December 7, 2010 by jc7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 You will only be crossing the border and coming back. The border will not be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Call julies visa service. She will take you for a day tour to Malaysia. 0860666151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks I will give Jules a call.. to be fair my friend is taking me and will wait for me to cross to Myanmar and come back... hopefully they will give me 60 but I'm hearing they only give 30! I wish it was simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) Thanks I will give Jules a call.. to be fair my friend is taking me and will wait for me to cross to Myanmar and come back... hopefully they will give me 60 but I'm hearing they only give 30! I wish it was simple! It is simple. Why would they not give you 60 days if you have a Tourist Visa? Just record the Visa Number on the entry card and make sure your passport is stamped properly before leaving the entry area. Edited December 7, 2010 by beechguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Ok brilliant.. it really isn't simple though - I could find no official website for all of this. Had to find out by asking people. I will assume I can do this on Thurs, Fri and Sat then.. hope it doesn't mess up! Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Exit,enter and return. 60 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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