Visa & Immigration
How to Extend a Tourist Stay in Thailand
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Visa type
Tourist visa (TR)
A visa issued by a Thai embassy or consulate for a longer tourist stay than exemption.
· checked against official sources below
Who this is for
Visitors who need a stay longer than visa exemption, who are not eligible for exemption, or who prefer a visa in the passport before travel.
Overview
A Tourist Visa (TR) is applied for outside Thailand. Single-entry TR visas are commonly valid for a 60-day stay, often extendable once inside the country. Multiple-entry TR visas allow repeated 60-day stays within the visa’s validity. Fees, supporting documents, and processing times are set by the issuing post — not by a single national tariff.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry TR | 1,000–3,000 THB | Embassy or consulate sets the fee in local currency |
| Multiple-entry TR | 5,000–12,000 THB | Varies widely by post |
| In-country extension | 1,900 THB | Typical TM.7 fee at Immigration |
How to do it
- 1
Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate
Use the post that accepts your nationality and residence. Many require an appointment and original documents. - 2
Enter Thailand and check the stamp
The visa sticker is permission to request entry. The immigration stamp sets the stay. - 3
Extend in country if eligible
A 30-day extension is commonly available at provincial immigration offices. Bring the TM.7 form, a photo, and the fee in cash.
Documents
- Passport with blank pages and sufficient validity
- Completed visa application form and photograph
- Proof of onward travel and funds, as required by the post
What changed
Single-entry TR is commonly a 60-day stay, often extendable once in country on TM.7. Embassy fees are set by the issuing post.
Interactive tools
Overstay Fine Calculator
Estimate the immigration overstay penalty based on days overstayed and visa type.
Immigration penalties depend on individual circumstances, voluntary surrender, and current Thai law. This calculator uses the commonly cited 500 THB/day fine with a 20,000 THB cap. Overstays may also result in detention, deportation, or re-entry bans not reflected here.
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
