Extend a Tourist Stay in Phuket: Fee, Forms, Steps
Extending a tourist visa or visa-exempt stay in Phuket costs THB 1,900 and is filed on form TM.7 before your stay ends. Immigration Bureau Order 12/2568 grants it once, for up to 30 days counted from the day the permitted stay ends. Visa on Arrival stays generally cannot be extended.
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Look at the date in your stamp. The extension is filed before that day passes. It adds up to 30 days from the day the permitted stay ends.
Who can extend
A visa-exempt stay or a tourist visa can be extended once, for up to 30 days from the day the permitted stay ends, under Immigration Bureau Order 12/2568. Visa-exempt entry is for tourism, up to 30 days.
The extension is a single grant, so a 30-day exempt stay plus the extension is the longest you get from one entry. A tourist visa (TR) stay of up to 60 days gets the same single extension. The exemption took effect on 15 September 2026; entries before that date keep their granted period.
A Visa on Arrival stay generally cannot be extended in Phuket or anywhere else in Thailand; the only exception is illness that prevents you from travelling. Some nationalities are excluded: the Bureau’s monitoring committee specifies them, and the order does not list them. Approval is at the officer’s discretion.
What to bring and what it costs
- Passport, original plus one copy.
- Form TM.7 with a photo; one photograph taken within the last 6 months.
- The signed acknowledgement of penalties for a visa overstay.
The fee is THB 1,900. It is not refunded under any circumstances. The form is on the office’s form page.
Where to file in Phuket
File at the office covering the area where you live. For Phuket Town that is the main office at 482 Phuket Rd., Talad Yai, Mueang, Phuket 83000. The phone is 0 7622 1905 and the hotline is 1178.
The Patong point is at Patong Beach, Kathu, open 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. The Blue Tree point is on Srisoonthorn Rd., Thalang. Ask there before you travel for an extension.
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Hours and the queue
The main office is closed on Saturday, Sunday and national public holidays. It also announces closures on 13 October 2026 and 23 October 2026. Hours and phone numbers are in the Phuket Immigration Office guide.
The booking the office describes is for business extensions only. It offers 8 bookings a day. If you cannot book the day you want, take a walk-in queue card and file as normal.
At the counter
The handbook gives 40 minutes of handling once the documents are complete. Approval is at the immigration officer’s discretion. If the application is refused, the overstay fines guide covers what happens once the stay date passes.
Check the result online
Find the last extension stamp in your passport. Then enter the 8-digit case number on the status page.
Before you travel abroad
Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels the permitted stay. A single re-entry permit costs THB 1,000. A multiple one costs THB 3,800. Apply on form TM.8 with one 4x6 cm photo.
An overstay costs THB 500 per day, capped at THB 20,000. See Thailand overstay fines and entry bans.
Related guides
- Phuket Immigration Office: address, hours, closed days
- Thailand visa exemption: who enters visa-free now
- Retirement extension in Phuket
- Ninety-day report in Phuket
- Host address notice in Phuket
Photo credits
- Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Phuket Immigration Office on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Michel Kluska.
Step by step
- Check eligibility before your stamp endsA tourist visa or visa-exempt stay qualifies; apply before the permitted stay ends.
- Prepare the documentsPassport (original plus one copy), form TM.7 with a photo and the signed acknowledgement of overstay penalties.
- File at Phuket ImmigrationFile at the office covering the area where you live, 482 Phuket Road for Phuket Town.
- Pay and collectPay THB 1,900; handling takes 40 minutes once the documents are complete.
Not confirmed: Whether tourist extensions can be booked online at Phuket Immigration: the online booking described is for business extensions, so plan on a walk-in queue card. Whether the counter asks for your host's address-notice receipt: bring a copy.
Common questions
How many days can I extend a visa-exempt stay in Thailand?
One extension of up to 30 days, counted from the day the permission ends.
How much does it cost to extend a tourist visa in Phuket?
THB 1,900, filed on form TM.7 before your stay ends. The fee is not refunded.
Can I extend a Thailand Visa on Arrival in Phuket?
Generally no: Visa on Arrival holders cannot apply for an extension, except in special cases of illness that prevent them from travelling. A tourist visa or visa-exempt stay can be extended once.
Do I need an appointment?
The online booking the office describes is for business extensions only. If you cannot book, a walk-in queue card is the normal route.
How long does the counter take?
The Immigration Bureau handbook gives 40 minutes once the documents are complete.
What if my extension is refused?
Approval is at the immigration officer's discretion. The overstay fines guide covers what happens once the stay date passes.
How do I check my extension status?
Find the last extension stamp in your passport, then enter the 8-digit case number on the office's status page.
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General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.
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Comments (2)
mdsmqlk30
Foreigners in Phuket can now apply for ‘visa extensions’ online
Confident_Coast111
yeah okay makes sense for some places i guess… when i extended in Phuket / Patong (tourist visa / exemption) you had to come in the morning to get the stuff done and come back in the afternoon to pick up the passport. yes coming 2 times was not cool but the time spent wasnt too bad. In Krabi you will get your extension within 20-30mins when you come early. its usualy not crowded at all.