Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
The Tourist Visa (TR) is issued through the Thai e-Visa system before travel and normally grants a stay of up to 60 days on arrival. Many visitors then need one 30-day extension at a local immigration office to complete their trip, house-hunting or family visit.
Officers increasingly look at patterns of back-to-back tourist entries. If your real purpose is longer residence, work or study, we will tell you plainly and point you to the category that fits, rather than stacking tourist stays that can lead to refusal at the border.
What we handle
- Eligibility review and choice of single or multiple entry.
- e-Visa application preparation, travel and accommodation evidence.
- 30-day extension filing at the competent immigration office.
- Advice on entry history and border-refusal risk.
How the process works
Step 1
Purpose check
Confirm that tourism is genuinely the right category for your plans.
Step 2
e-Visa filing
Online application with financial and itinerary evidence.
Step 3
Arrival
Entry stamp checked for correct permitted-stay date.
Step 4
Extension
Optional 30-day extension lodged before the stamp expires.
Not sure this route fits you?
Get a Free Preliminary Eligibility Review from our licensed team.
Why are applications refused, and how do we prepare?
| Common refusal reason | How we prepare |
|---|---|
| Signs of intended work or repeated back-to-back stays | We advise whether a long-stay visa is the better route. |
Counsel's note
A tourist entry cannot be used to start work, even unpaid. If you plan to job-hunt, we map the switch to a Non-B visa before you sign anything.
Frequently asked
Can I extend my tourist visa more than once?
Can I convert a tourist visa to another visa inside Thailand?
Why clients choose us
Six licensed Thai attorneys
Including Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
77 provinces covered
Offices in Bangkok and Khon Kaen with field representatives nationwide.
Your passport stays with you
We work from copies and only handle originals for filings you approve.
Honest assessment first
A Free Preliminary Eligibility Review tells you your options before any engagement.
Sources & references
- Thai e-Visa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai Immigration Bureau (official portal) — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities. See our disclaimer.