When planning a trip to Thailand, it’s essential to understand how long you can stay in the country depending on the type of visa you have. Different visa categories allow for varying lengths of stay and extension possibilities. In this article, we will review the key rules regarding the duration of stay in Thailand and provide guidance on how to extend your stay in the country. If you need help extending your visa without hassle, Easy Visa is here to assist!

Key rules for staying in Thailand

Visa-Free entry

Citizens of many countries can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 30 days when arriving by air and up to 15 days when crossing by land.

Important:

• The visa-free stamp can be extended for an additional 30 days at the immigration office.
• The number of visa-free entries per year is limited (usually 2-3 times when crossing land borders).

Visa categories and length of stay

Tourist Visa (TR)

• Duration of Stay: 60 days.
• Can be extended for an additional 30 days at the immigration office.
• Must be applied for in advance at a Thai consulate or embassy.

Long-Term Visas (Non-Immigrant O, B, ED, etc.)

• Non-Immigrant B (Work Visa): Initially issued for 90 days, and can be extended for 1 year upon receiving a work permit.
• Non-Immigrant O (Family Visa): Issued for 90 days, extendable for 1 year with valid grounds.
• Non-Immigrant ED (Student Visa): Initially issued for 90 days, extendable for up to 1 year with proof of enrollment.

Thailand elite visa and retirement visa

• Thailand Elite Visa: Valid for 5 to 20 years and does not require extensions.
• Retirement Visa (Non-OA): Issued for 1 year, with the possibility of annual renewal.

How to extend your stay in Thailand

Extension at the immigration office

• For tourists: Apply for a 30-day extension (costing around 1,900 baht).
• For Non-Immigrant visa holders: Extensions for 1 year are possible with the required documents.
• Multiple-entry visas: If your visa allows multiple entries, you can apply for re-entry permits.

Border run (leaving and re-entering the country)

• Tourists can extend their stay by leaving Thailand and returning. However, this is not always guaranteed to result in a new stamp.
• Immigration services may deny entry after frequent border runs.

What to do if you exceed your stay

Overstay (visa expiry) penalties:

• Fine: 500 baht per day for overstaying (maximum 20,000 baht).
• Entry ban: A prolonged overstay may lead to a ban on re-entering Thailand for a period of 1 to 10 years.

How Easy Visa can help you

Extending your stay in Thailand can be complicated, especially if you’re unfamiliar with local immigration rules. Easy Visa will help you avoid any issues:

Why choose us?

• Fast visa extensions: We ensure a smooth application process without long queues and stress.
• Visa consultation: We’ll advise you on the best ways to extend your stay.
• Assistance with long-term: We help with obtaining retirement, work, or student visas.

With Easy Visa, your stay in Thailand will be extended without unnecessary complications!

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