Visas · Phuket, Pattaya, Bangkok
Visa-free cut to 30 days. Stay in Thailand legally
We extend your stay or find you a visa for six months, a year or 5 years. We handle the trip to immigration — you get the stamp in your passport.
- 30-day extension of your visa-exempt stay — no queues, no mistakes on the form
- Change of status without leaving Thailand, if your case allows it
- Price known upfront, government fee listed separately
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What changed in autumn 2026
15 September 2026
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From 15 September — 30 days instead of 60.
Visa-free entry for citizens of 50+ countries, including Russia, has been cut in half. You can extend for another 30 days at an immigration office; the government fee is 1,900 THB.
Source: Khaosod English
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Visa runs no longer save you.
Since November 2025, after two visa runs in a row without a good reason, you may be refused entry.
Source: Thai Government (prd.go.th)
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Overstaying is expensive.
The fine is 500 THB per day, up to 20,000 THB. If you are detained, you may be banned from entering Thailand.
Source: Immigration Bureau
Extension rules for tourism
Rules of the Thai Immigration Bureau. Checked on 17 October 2026.
Requirements change. We check them against official sources before every application.
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Visa-exempt or tourist visa entry
An extension on tourism grounds is available if you entered under the visa exemption scheme or on a tourist visa.
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Once, for up to 30 days
The extension is granted once and for no more than 30 days from the date your current permission expires. For citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and a few other countries, it is no more than 7 days.
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The officer decides
An extension is not automatic: it is solely at the discretion of the immigration officer. That is why a complete, accurate package matters.
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In person, at your local office
You apply in person at the immigration office for the area where you live. According to the service guide, offices are open on weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30 with a lunch break, except public holidays. Hours at a particular office may differ.
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The 1,900 THB fee is non-refundable
You pay the fee when you apply. If the extension is refused, the fee is not returned.
Source: Immigration Bureau, form TM.7
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Address notification (TM.30)
Your landlord or hotel must notify immigration within 24 hours of your check-in. The TM.7 form asks for your address in Thailand, so we check that the notification has been filed.
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Leaving without re-entry ends your stay
If you leave Thailand without a re-entry permit, your permission to stay is terminated. A re-entry permit costs 1,000 THB (single) or 3,800 THB (multiple).
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Changing visa type is a separate procedure
You can switch from visa-exempt entry or a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant visa inside Thailand only on grounds listed by the Immigration Bureau, such as work, study, family or retirement at 50+. The fee for issuing or changing to a single-entry Non-Immigrant visa is 2,000 THB.
Source: Immigration Bureau, Division 1 (Bangkok): fees and change of visa type
Which option suits you
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Visa-exempt extension +30 days
You just need a little more time.
Choose - 02
DTV visa for 5 years
Remote work, Muay Thai, Thai cooking courses and similar.
Learn more - 03
Education visa (ED)
Learning Thai or training Muay Thai at an accredited school.
Choose - 04
Non-B + work permit
Working or running your own business in Thailand.
Learn more - 05
Retirement visa
You are 50 or over.
Learn more
Documents for your extension
Tourism extension
- Passport (original) and a copy
- TM.7 form with a 4×6 cm photo taken within the last 6 months
- Immigration Bureau forms STM.2 (conditions of stay), STM.9 (entry-ban rules for overstays) and STM.11 (consent to verification)
- Government fee of 1,900 THB
If your reason is not tourism
- Medical treatment: a hospital certificate with the diagnosis and whether you can travel long distances
- Caring for a patient: a letter from the treating doctor and, if you are family, proof of relationship certified by an embassy or consulate
- Visiting a Thai spouse or children: copies of the house registration, Thai ID card, and marriage or birth certificate
- Court case: an official document confirming your role, such as plaintiff, defendant or witness
If you plan to travel out
- TM.8 form with a 4×6 cm photo
- Copies of passport pages: bio data, expiry date, last entry stamp and extension stamp
- Fee of 1,000 THB (single re-entry) or 3,800 THB (multiple)
Immigration may ask for additional documents — the exact list depends on your grounds and the office. Send us a photo of your stamp and we will check the package before your visit.
Send documents for a check
Extension and status change prices
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Extension +30 days
- Our fee
- 3,500 THB
- Government fee (paid separately)
- 1,900 THB
- Total
- ฿5,400
- Document check
- TM.7 form filled in for you
- Appointment and support at immigration
- Photos
Timeline: 1–2 business days
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Change of status
- Our fee
- from 15,000 THB
- Government fee (paid separately)
- from 2,000 THB
- Review of your case
- Document package
- Filing
- Follow-up until the stamp
Timeline: 2–3 weeks
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Lawyer consultation
- Our fee
- 2,500 THB
- Credited towards the service fee
Pay in stages
30% at the start, 70% after the result. Longer projects are paid by contract stages.
Guarantee
If an application is refused because of our mistake, we refund our fee in full. We guarantee the process, not the authority's decision.
Trust you can verify
- 20+ years in Thailand
- 30 days maximum per extension
- 1,900 THB government fee per extension
We work with
- Immigration Bureau
- Department of Business Development (DBD)
- Revenue Department
- Ministry of Labour
- Banks
How we work
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Step 1
Request
Take the quiz or message us. We reply within 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Case review
A lawyer checks the stamps in your passport and your dates, then suggests options with prices.
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Step 3
Documents
We prepare the forms and the full package. All we need from you is your passport and a photo.
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Step 4
Immigration
We go with you, or file under a power of attorney where that is allowed.
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Step 5
Done
The stamp is in your passport, and our Telegram bot reminds you of your next deadline.
Find your solution in 1 minute
Answer a few questions — a specialist will send you options with prices.
- Available every day Reply within 15 minutes, 9:00–21:00, case status in a Telegram bot.
- Price before we start Our fee and the government fee as separate lines. Pay in stages.
- No grey schemes We don't sell nominees, rent out deposits or promise "100% approval".
Step 1 of 5 · Location
Where are you now?
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Why Thailand?
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For how long?
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Your citizenship?
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Request received
- Confidential
- Reply within 15 minutes
- Price before we start
How we differ from a typical agent
| Criterion | Sabai Legal | Typical agent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed, published on the site | "Message us and we'll quote" |
| Government fees | Shown as a separate line | Hidden in the total |
| Payment | In stages | 100% upfront |
| Company structure | Legal, no nominees | Nominee shareholders |
| Response | 15 minutes, 7 days a week | "On business days" |
| Case status | In a Telegram bot | Only by phone |
| Language with authorities | Thai, in person | Through an interpreter |
Frequently asked questions
Can I extend my visa-exempt stay again after the extra 30 days?
Usually not: after the extension you need to leave the country or change your status. We will suggest a legal option for your situation.
I entered before 15 September — do I have 30 or 60 days?
If you entered before 15 September 2026, the previous rules apply. Your permitted stay is shown in your entry stamp — send us a photo and we will check.
Can I switch from visa-exempt entry to a long-term visa without leaving?
In some cases, yes — for example, to a Non-O visa based on marriage or retirement. It depends on your citizenship and grounds, so we will go through it at a consultation.
What if I have already overstayed?
The fine is 500 THB per day, up to 20,000 THB. A long overstay can lead to an entry ban. Message us right away — see our Overstay service.
Do I have to go to immigration in person?
As a rule, yes: immigration needs your photo and signature. We prepare everything and go with you, so it takes as little of your time as possible.
How much will it cost in total?
Our fee plus the government fee. Both amounts are in the price table above, with no hidden charges.
Where and when do I go for the extension?
To the immigration office for the area where you live. According to the Immigration Bureau's service guide, offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:30 with a lunch break, except public holidays. Processing itself takes about 40 minutes once a complete package is accepted — not counting the queue.
Can I apply for the extension online?
Yes, if you live in Bangkok: the e-Extension system accepts applications for tourism and 11 other grounds. You upload the form and documents online, and the review takes 1 to 7 working days. You still have to come in person for the visa sticker — to Division 1 at Chaeng Wattana, which takes 5–10 minutes. We will tell you whether online filing works for your case.
Will my extension survive a trip abroad?
Not unless you get a re-entry permit before you leave. Without one, your permission to stay ends when you depart. The fee is 1,000 THB for a single and 3,800 THB for a multiple re-entry permit.
Can I extend my stay for reasons other than tourism — for example, medical treatment?
The Immigration Bureau also considers other grounds: medical treatment or caring for a patient, visiting a Thai spouse or children, and taking part in a court case. Under the Bureau's rules, a visit to a Thai spouse or children is extended once for up to 60 days, and medical treatment or a court case for up to 90 days per permission. Each ground needs its own documents — see the checklist on this page. We will check at a consultation whether a ground fits your case.
Often needed together
Know your options before your stay runs out
Send us a photo of your entry stamp, and a visa specialist will reply within 15 minutes.
Every day, 9:00–21:00 (Bangkok time)
A Sabai Legal lawyer will reply — in English, Russian or Thai