Acquiring Visa

[PigFloyd77]

I have a question on visa extensions. I'm a dual citizen of the US and Japan and came to Thailand. And as I understand it, I can be here in Thailand for 30 days without a visa. The problem is that I am actually staying a total of about 40 days. I was wondering what I would have to do to get a visa to stay here in Thailand a little bit longer. I am in Chiang Mai right now. I was wondering how easy it would be to go to Laos and come back with a visa. Sorry if this sounds dumb. I don't know much about this subject.

[lopburi3]

You entered on your US passport? Japanese passport would receive 90 day visa exempt under current rules. You do not need a visa for stay of 40 days as you readably have 30. Just exit any land crossing and return for a 15 day visa exempt entry. You will have to use your current passport for this.

[Mario2008]

From Chiang Mai hopping over the border at Mai Sai wil do nicely. You will have to pay 500 baht to enter Burma.

[mrjohnno]

Extension from local immigration office? it's only 10 days

[PoorSucker]

Extension from local immigration office? it's only 10 days

Only seven days are given on a 30 day visa exempt stamp.

[mrjohnno]

Extension from local immigration office? it's only 10 days

Only seven days are given on a 30 day visa exempt stamp.

Oh, thought it was 15. I'm sure it was in 2006 but things change.