MrM Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hello i have a double entry visa that i got from my the thai embassy in my country (Lebanon) when i arrived to Thailand they gave me 2 months my question is, is it possible to go to the immigration and extend it 1 more month and pay the fee when the 2 months are due and then after that month i leave the country to a neighbor country and re-enter with the 2nd one and then do the whole 1 month extension after the 2 months due again ? is that possible ? or how does it work if i'm a Lebanese citizen ? thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Yes, you can extend each entry into Thailand by 30 days by visiting an immigration office and paying 1,900 baht. But check the expiry date on the visa itself, is should say something like must be utilized before **-**-2013. You must make both entries on your visa before that date! Check the requirements for entering the neighboring countries with your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Yes, you can extend each entry into Thailand by 30 days by visiting an immigration office and paying 1,900 baht. But check the expiry date on the visa itself, is should say something like must be utilized before **-**-2013. You must make both entries on your visa before that date! Check the requirements for entering the neighboring countries with your passport. thank you mario, my visa ends May 26th .. so when should i go to the immigration office and extend it ? i can enter Malaysia, Laos and cambodia on a visa arrival so thats perfect for my visa run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Your visa or you permitted to stay stamp obtained on entry at airport expires on May 26th. If it is actually your visa use before date you need to make a border crossing return before that date to get you second 60 day entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Your visa or you permitted to stay stamp obtained on entry at airport expires on May 26th. If it is actually your visa use before date you need to make a border crossing return before that date to get you second 60 day entry. so i cant extend it for 1 month in here ? my only option is to do a border run and get my next 60 days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You still have not answered the question - your visa or your permitted to stay expires on the 26th? That is important as if it is your visa an extension now would only provide you a couple of weeks or less stay (depending on when your current stay expires) so might be better to just make a border run for second entry and extend that if needed. If you provide exact date it is much easier to provide a customized answer. What day did you enter Thailand and permitted to stay until what date? What is the use before date entered on the visa from Consulate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 You still have not answered the question - your visa or your permitted to stay expires on the 26th? That is important as if it is your visa an extension now would only provide you a couple of weeks or less stay (depending on when your current stay expires) so might be better to just make a border run for second entry and extend that if needed. If you provide exact date it is much easier to provide a customized answer. What day did you enter Thailand and permitted to stay until what date? What is the use before date entered on the visa from Consulate? ok i got my visa from the thai consulate in lebanon .. they granted me 2 entry visa (2months each) i entered thailand on March 28 ... stamp says am allowed to stay till May 26 on the visa also says (enter before 19 sept 2013) so what r my options ? should i go to the immigration office and ask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 In that case you can extend 30 days now until the 26th and new 30 days will start on the 27th and you can then exit/return at the end of that time, or anytime before 19 Sep to use your second entry of 60 days which you can also extend 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 In that case you can extend 30 days now until the 26th and new 30 days will start on the 27th and you can then exit/return at the end of that time, or anytime before 19 Sep to use your second entry of 60 days which you can also extend 30 days. nice one thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 couple of more questions please which immigration i have to go to ? the one next to lumphini ? or the one which is a bit far away ? for the 30 days extension ? what docs, pics papers i should have with me ? my visa expires in 13 days ... is it ok to do the extension now or when ? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Chiang Watanna is the office and fee will be 1,900 baht - have 2" or 4x6cm photo to attach to TM.7 form. You can do now as will start at end of current permitted to stay time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 thanks again btw is this still on at the lumphini one Saturday Open 8.30 - 12.00 a.m at Immigration Division1 (Soi SuanPlu) - Counter 6 service for visa extension of Tourist visa,Transit visa, without visa and visa on arrival. does this work for me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 No, that service has been discontinued: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php Since Saturday, 25th February,2012Close service for visa extension ofTourist visa,Transit visa,without visa and visa on arrival.at Immigration Division 1 (Soi SuanPlu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 No, that service has been discontinued: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php Since Saturday, 25th February,2012 Close service for visa extension of Tourist visa,Transit visa, without visa and visa on arrival. at Immigration Division 1 (Soi SuanPlu) cool thanks mario i want to start another thread adressing where to go on my visa run might as well ask it here i have 2 choices .. cambodia & loas .... which one is the nearest by bus/train ? i already have a double entry like i mentioned before .. so all i have to do is cross the border and then come back ideas anyone ? special companies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 if i decided to travel to malaysia .. spend some days and then come back and use my 2nd entry my question is am i allowed to travel to malaysia (with my passport i get visa on arrival) but last time i tried to fly from bangkok to kl (but i had only 1 thai entry) they didnt allow until i book a return ticket to my country from kl with a double entry to thailand is it different ? lots of question i know sorry thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Should be no problem, the key issue is that you have proof of onward travel. With your visa valid for Thailand you don't have proof of onward travel, but intend to travel to Thailand again. Most times this is not a problem when traveling in Asia itself, which airline refused you boarding in BKK to fly to Malaysia? (The can do it if the flight is overbooked, than they have a reason to deny you boarding without need to pay compensation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Malaysia immigration does require onward ticket as below warning, but that should not be an issue if you have return to Thailand with you. Warning: - Nationals of Lebanon not holding a return/onward ticket could be either requested to purchase one or refused entry. http://www.staralliance.com/en/services/visa-and-health/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Malaysia immigration does require onward ticket as below warning, but that should not be an issue if you have return to Thailand with you. Warning: - Nationals of Lebanon not holding a return/onward ticket could be either requested to purchase one or refused entry. http://www.staralliance.com/en/services/visa-and-health/ what if i want to go to Laos by land .. is it the same ? should i go with a visa run service company or whats the best way ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 At land borders they will not check for a ticket out, but that also depends on nationality. Some nationalities attract more attention than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 At land borders they will not check for a ticket out, but that also depends on nationality. Some nationalities attract more attention than others. yeah typical stereotyping that we will never get rid of in this world anyways mario & lopburi thanks a lot, you guys were very helpful \ i think ill just got with visa run company and avoid the hassle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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