Can I extend my visa?
Can I extend my visa?
You can extend:
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Visa Exemption (30 days) → +30 days
- ✓
Tourist Visa (TR 60 days) → +30 days
- ✓
Education Visa (ED) — requires school confirmation letter
- ✓
Volunteer Visa — requires organization letter
- ✓
Some Non-O / Non-B cases — supporting documents required
You cannot extend:
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Overstay (must be resolved first)
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Expired visa (must exit or regularize)
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Some special visa categories
Immigration officers will confirm eligibility based on your documents.
Where to Go
Immigration Division 1 (Chaeng Watthana)
Address:
120 อาคาร รัฐประศาสนภักดี B, Chaeng Watthana Rd, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Opening Hours:
8:30 – 16:30
Visa extensions in Bangkok are processed at Building B (turn right after entering). This guide applies to Bangkok only.
Cost
1900 THB
Cash only. Officers may not have change for 1000 THB bills — bring smaller notes if possible.
What You Need
Passport (original)
Copy of passport ID page
Copy of last entry stamp
1 photo 4×6 cm
Proof of Thai address (hotel booking, lease contract, or TM30 receipt)
1900 THB in cash
Education visa (ED): school confirmation letter
OptionalVolunteer visa: organization letter
OptionalNon-O / Non-B: additional documents may be required
OptionalStep-by-Step Process
Prepare your documents
Gather passport, copies, photo, proof of address, and supporting documents if needed.
Go to Immigration Division 1 (Building B)
Turn right after the entry. Visa extension counters are located inside Building B.
Get your queue ticket (before noon)
You must take the ticket before 12:00. Otherwise, you may be asked to return the next day.
Track your queue number online
You can leave the building. Track your number at https://queue.immigration.go.th/online/
Return when your number is close
Don't wait inside all day. Come back when your number is about to be called.
Document verification
An officer will check your documents. Missing copies or photo can be done on-site.
Pay the fee and receive your stamp
Pay 1900 THB in cash and collect your passport with the extension stamp. Processing is usually same-day.
Best Strategy & Tips
Best Strategy & Tips
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Avoid Mondays, Fridays, and days after public holidays.
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Arriving early (7–8am) still results in high numbers unless you come extremely early (~5am).
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Best strategy: come at 10–11am, take your queue ticket, leave, and return in the evening.
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Use the online queue tracker — don’t wait inside if your number is far.
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Bring everything in small folders — officers like organized documents.