Extending a Thailand Visa (2026)
Updated 17 July 2026 · Confirm document requirements with your local office
Most Thai visas can be extended once at a local Immigration office for a flat 1,900 THB — but how much extra time you get depends entirely on the visa type. Here is the breakdown, and the overstay risk if you leave it late.
Extension by visa type
| Visa | Extension | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist / exemption | +30 days (90-day max) | 1,900 THB |
| DTV | +180 days per entry | 1,900 THB |
| Retirement (O-A/O) | 1-year renewal | 1,900 THB |
How to extend
Apply in person at a Thai Immigration Bureau office before your permission to stay expires, with your passport, a passport photo and the fee in cash. Extensions are granted at the officer's discretion, so bring supporting documents relevant to your visa type.
Do not overstay
There is no grace period. Overstay is fined at 500 THB per day, capped at 20,000 THB, and longer overstays trigger entry bans — see the tourist visa guide for the full penalty schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Thailand visa extension cost?
The standard extension fee at a local Immigration office is 1,900 THB, payable in cash. This applies across tourist, DTV and retirement extensions, though the extra time granted differs by visa type.
Where do I extend my Thai visa?
At a Thai Immigration Bureau office, in person, before your current permission to stay expires. Bring your passport, a photo and the 1,900 THB fee; some offices require additional documents by visa type.
What happens if I miss the extension deadline?
There is no grace period. Staying past your permitted date is overstay, fined at 500 THB per day (capped at 20,000 THB) and, for longer overstays, potential entry bans.
Independent Thailand visa research. Every figure is cross-checked against official Royal Thai Embassy and e-Visa sources. Rules change — verify before applying.