Extending a 60-Day Tourist Visa in Thailand: The TM7 Walkthrough

TL;DR

A 60-day Thai Tourist Visa (TR) can be extended once for 30 days at any Immigration Bureau office using Form TM7. The fee is THB 1,900. Extension is granted at the discretion of the Immigration officer based on documentary completeness; processing is typically same-day. After the extension expires, the visitor must depart Thailand or apply for a different visa category (e.g., Non-Immigrant) from a Thai embassy abroad.

Documents Required

• Passport with current Tourist Visa stamp.
• Completed Form TM7 + one passport-style photo (4×6 cm).
• TM30 / accommodation receipt confirming current address.
• Departure ticket (sometimes required at officer discretion).
• THB 1,900 cash.

Where to Apply

• Bangkok Immigration Bureau, Chaengwattana (Government Complex Building B).
• Any provincial Immigration Office serving your registered address.
• Apply before the current visa expires; same-day extensions are processed; some offices accept walk-ins, others require appointment.

Workflow

1. Take queue ticket on arrival.
2. Present TM7 + documents + payment.
3. Photo-and-fingerprint capture in some offices.
4. Receive extension stamp in passport — new expiry date is 30 days from the previous expiry.

Common Mistakes

• Arriving after lunch on a busy day — extensions are commonly processed in the morning.
• Missing the TM30 receipt — Immigration commonly requires it.
• Trying to extend twice — only one extension is allowed under the standard rule.
• Confusing Tourist Visa extension with Visa-Exempt extension (different rules and forms).

Alternative Pathways After Extension

• Border-bounce to a neighbouring country and re-enter on visa-exempt (subject to current rules).
• Apply for a new Tourist Visa or Non-Immigrant Visa at a Thai embassy abroad.
• Apply for a DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) if eligible — long-stay alternative.

FAQs

1. Can I extend more than once?

Standard rule allows one 30-day extension. Compassionate-grounds extensions exist under specific circumstances at officer discretion.

2. What if I overstay?

THB 500/day fine (capped at THB 20,000); risk of immigration blacklist depending on duration. Voluntary surrender at the airport before flying out is the standard exit.

Related Reading

• Visa on Arrival vs Tourist Visa
• Visa Overstay