Thailand Visa Extensions & 2025 Updates: What Every Traveler Needs to Know

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🇹🇭 1. Tourist Visa Extension

* Stay Duration: A 60-day tourist visa can be extended for 30 additional days at a local immigration office, allowing a total stay of 90 days in Thailand.
* Fee: The extension fee is 1,900 THB (approximately 50–55 USD).
* Required Documents:
* Completed TM-7 form
* Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
* Copies of passport pages (ID page, current visa stamp, TM-6 departure card)
* One 4x6 cm passport photo
* Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or rental agreement)
* Return flight ticket
* Sometimes proof of funds (e.g., bank statement)
* Cash payment (credit/debit cards may not be accepted at all locations)
* When to Apply: It’s recommended to apply about 1 week before your visa expires. Some offices offer e-extension options, but you still need to appear in person to receive the visa stamp.
* Important Note: Visa extensions are not guaranteed and may be denied. Overstaying your visa results in a fine of 500 THB per day. Serious overstays can lead to deportation or re-entry bans.

🇹🇭 2. Border Run (Visa Run)

* If your visa is about to expire, you can leave Thailand temporarily (to a neighboring country like Laos, Cambodia, or Malaysia) and re-enter to obtain a new entry stamp.
* This method is often used by frequent travelers but has been restricted since 2014. Border runs are still possible in some locations, but rules can vary and are subject to change.

🆕 3. Recent Updates – 2025

* As of May 2025, all foreigners entering Thailand are required to register through the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system. This is now mandatory for both short-term and long-term visitors.
* Some nationalities — such as Cambodian passport holders — have had their visa-free durations revised or limited.