purcho Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Can someone please give me a quick answer ? Can I change my tourist exempt 30 day to a Tourist Visa (60 - 90 day ) or to a Non Immigrant O , IN THAILAND . I am travelling very soon on a NZ passport . If yes , can I do it in Chiang Mai ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 No, you can not. However you can extend for 30 days more, cost Bt 1,900 no documents are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purcho Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks for that , can I get the extension at the airport or do I go to an Immigration Office ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) At the immigration office. Before someone jumps on me, let me add that you could convert a visa exempt entry to a non-imm 'O' visa is you were married or having a Thai child, or over 50 with proof of funds. Edited October 17, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkmere Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 No, you can not. However you can extend for 30 days more, cost Bt 1,900 no documents are required. I keep reading where this isn't true. Is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 No, you can not. However you can extend for 30 days more, cost Bt 1,900 no documents are required. I keep reading where this isn't true. Is it? Of course it is true. See the announcement on the immigration website, http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/popup_anounce.html There are many people that have gotten them. There are people from certain countries that cannot get one though. New Zealand is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 An unneeded and disruptive post and a reply to it has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkmere Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) No, you can not. However you can extend for 30 days more, cost Bt 1,900 no documents are required.I keep reading where this isn't true. Is it? Of course it is true. See the announcement on the immigration website, http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/popup_anounce.htmlThere are many people that have gotten them. There are people from certain countries that cannot get one though. New Zealand is not one of them. I'm from the US. Ok, good to hear all the other folks saying they can't an extension at their local immigration office are wrong! Guess they are lying. Edited October 18, 2014 by burkmere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Perhaps just misinformed not lying. There is a lot of rumors that go around it is best not to listen to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkmere Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Perhaps just misinformed not lying. There is a lot of rumors that go around it is best not to listen to them. Ok...appreciate the info. I'm going to so that in a month then after I arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 You can do it as early as a couple of weeks after your arrive. The extension does not start until the end of your entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ok...appreciate the info. I'm going to so that in a month then after I arrive! Just for you to know, if you want to stay longer than 30 days the best is to get a tourist visa, as it is cheaper and saves you a visit and waiting at immigration. I suppose you can obtain it by post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksam Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Why dont you get a double or tripple tourist. Not sure what NZ charges but in AU its about 1300 baht per entry. Post the application cost $20 with return post. Easy and no hassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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