60-Day Visa Exemption Extension in Pattaya
Step-by-step guide to securing your +30-day stay extension at Chonburi Immigration Office (Soi 5 Jomtien) under 2026 immigration directives.
Verified against official Thai immigration directives on October 13, 2026.
2026 Visa Exemption Extension Regulations
Passport holders from 93 eligible countries (including UK, US, EU, Australia, Canada, and Russia) receive a 60-day visa-exempt entry stamp upon arrival in Thailand.
Under Thai Immigration Bureau rules, this permission of stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local Immigration Office without exiting the Kingdom, providing a total continuous stay of 90 days.
Document Checklist for Jomtien Immigration (Pattaya)
Original Passport
Valid for at least 6 months, containing the original 60-day exemption entry stamp.
Passport Photocopies
Copies of bio-data page, current 60-day entry stamp page, and TM.6 arrival slip (if issued).
Completed TM.7 Form
Official Application for Extension of Temporary Stay signed in blue ink.
Passport Photo (4x6 cm)
1 recent photo with white or light blue background, taken within the last 6 months.
TM30 Address Notification
Verified Section 38 address registration receipt for your Pattaya condo or hotel in Chonburi.
Government Fee: 1,900 THB
Payable in exact cash directly to the immigration cashier officer.
Step-by-Step Filing at Jomtien Immigration (Soi 5)
TM30 & Dossier Audit
Verify active database registration and prepare compliant TM.7 paperwork.
Morning Queue & Ticket
Arrive between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM at Jomtien Soi 5 to obtain an extension queue ticket.
Biometrics & Fee Payment
Officer photo session, fingerprint verification, and 1,900 THB statutory fee payment.
+30 Day Stamp Endorsement
Collection of stamped passport. Your 30 days are automatically tacked onto your existing expiry date.
Key Extension Risks & How to Avoid Fines
⚠️ Filing on Expiration Day
High visitor volume can exhaust daily queues before noon, resulting in unlawful overstay (500 THB/day fine).
Solution: File 7–14 days before expiration. No days are lost; the +30 days extend from your original date.
⚠️ Missing TM30 Address Record
If your landlord failed to report your stay in Section 38, officers will reject your extension petition.
Solution: Get an instant TM30 receipt online from 300 THB before visiting.
Essential Extension & Planning Tools
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