Visa & Immigration
How to Extend a Tourist Stay in Thailand
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Visa type
Visa exemption
Short stays without applying for a visa in advance, stamped at the port of entry.
· checked against official sources below
Who this is for
Passport holders whose nationality is on Thailand’s visa-exemption list, arriving for tourism.
Overview
Visa exemption is not a visa. Immigration stamps a permitted stay on arrival — commonly 60 days by air for listed nationalities, shorter at some land borders. The stamp in your passport is what counts, not the headline rule. Overstaying that stamp attracts daily fines and can affect future entry.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry stamp | 0 THB | No visa fee at the border for exemption nationalities |
| In-country extension (typical) | 1,900 THB | TM.7 at an immigration office, if eligible |
How to do it
- 1
Confirm your nationality is listed
Exemption lists change. Check the Thai embassy that covers your passport and the Immigration Bureau before you fly. - 2
Arrive with a valid passport and onward plan
Officers may ask for proof of onward travel and funds. The stay is written in your passport — photograph the stamp. - 3
Count from the stamp, not from blogs
Use the expiry calculator with the date and number of days actually granted. Land arrivals can receive a shorter stay than air arrivals.
Documents
- Passport with remaining validity (often six months)
- Completed TM.6 arrival card if still in use at that port
- Proof of onward travel if asked
What changed
Air arrivals for listed nationalities commonly receive 60 days. Land borders can be shorter. The passport stamp is the stay, not the headline rule.
Interactive tools
Visa Expiry Calculator
Enter your entry date and permitted stay to see your visa expiry date and days remaining.
Stamp dates, visa conditions, and extension approvals vary. Always check your passport stamp, 90-day reporting obligations, and official immigration records.
Save these dates in your stay record
