Thailand Immigration Fees: Extension, Re-Entry, Visas
A tourist extension of stay costs THB 1,900. A re-entry permit costs THB 1,000 for a single entry and THB 3,800 for multiple entries. A single-entry non-immigrant visa costs THB 2,000. The Immigration Bureau fee page cites Ministerial Regulation no. 27 (B.E. 2546), and fees are not refunded under any circumstances.
On this page
The Immigration Bureau fee schedule prices each service in baht. The newest readable copy of the English fee page is from 9 August 2024, and the Thai page from 23 June 2024. The live pages block automated readers, so each figure below carries its year. The table gives the amounts a visitor meets most often.
| Item | Government fee | Source year |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist extension of stay | THB 1,900 | 2019 handbook, same figure on the 2024 fee pages |
| Re-entry permit, single entry | THB 1,000 | 2024 fee page |
| Re-entry permit, multiple entry | THB 3,800 | 2024 fee page |
| Visa on arrival | THB 2,000 | 2026 embassy page |
| Late 90-day report fine | THB 2,000 | 2019 handbook |
| Overstay fine per day | THB 500 | 2023 embassy page |
Extension and re-entry fees
The fee for a tourist extension of stay is THB 1,900. It is the same THB 1,900 each time you extend, for a visa extension on form TM.7.
A live fee page on the Samut Prakan Immigration site, read on 14 October 2026, lists the same THB 1,900 per time.
A single re-entry permit costs THB 1,000 and a multiple one THB 3,800; the live page also gives THB 3,800 for multiple entries. The permit is filed on form TM.8 with one 4x6 cm photo, in person at the local immigration office. Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels the permitted stay.
What an online extension adds
A January 2024 notice from Chiang Mai Immigration, headed “E-Extension for tourism”, lists three service levels beside the THB 1,900 visa fee. Whether it still applies is not confirmed, so read the totals below as notice figures, current status unconfirmed.
| Service level | Visa fee plus service fee | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | THB 1,900 + THB 500 = THB 2,400 | Next 7 business days |
| Express | THB 1,900 + THB 1,500 = THB 3,400 | Next 3 business days |
| Urgent | THB 1,900 + THB 5,000 = THB 6,900 | Next day, business days only |
Where the schedule comes from
The Thai fee page footnote names the regulation. The English below is a translation, not the official text.
กฎกระทรวงฉบับที่ 27 (พ.ศ.2546) ออกตามในประราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง พ.ศ.2522 (ประกาศในราชกิจจานุเบกษา ฉบับกฤษฏีกา เล่ม 120 ตอน 59 ก. วันที่ 27 มิถุนายน 2546 มีผลบังคับใช้ตั้งแต่วันที่ 26 สิงหาคม 2546)
Translation: Ministerial Regulation no. 27 (B.E. 2546) issued under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (published in the Royal Gazette, Vol. 120, Part 59 Kor, 27 June 2003, in force from 26 August 2003). Immigration Division 1 fee page (Thai), copy of 23 June 2024
The tourist extension handbook lists the same regulation among the related fee regulations. The regulation’s own text was not read; the amounts here come from the Bureau’s pages.
Visa fees at the immigration office
These are fees for visas issued or changed inside Thailand. The English fee page, copied on 9 August 2024, lists them. A visitor who entered visa-exempt pays none of these; the extension fee above is the one that applies.
| Visa | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transit visa | THB 800 per entry |
| Tourist visa | THB 1,000 per entry |
| Non-immigrant visa, single entry | THB 2,000 |
| Non-immigrant visa, multiple entry | THB 5,000 per year |
| Non-immigrant visa, multiple entry, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member | THB 5,000 per 3 years |
| Immigrant visa | THB 1,900 |
| Non-quota immigrant visa, single entry | THB 1,900 |
| Non-quota immigrant visa, multiple entry | THB 3,800 per year |
Residence documents
The same page also lists certificate-of-residence, resident permit, Smart Visa and appeal fees. They apply to long-term residents, not tourists, so they are left out here.
Fees outside the schedule
Visa on arrival
The Visa on Arrival fee is THB 2,000, cash only and non-refundable.
Destination Thailand Visa
The fee differs by embassy: Ho Chi Minh City charges USD 340, Washington D.C. charges USD 400, and Taipei charges NTD 11,000 in cash only. The visa fee is non-refundable. Eligibility and funds are in Thailand DTV visa.
Long-Term Resident visa
The LTR visa costs THB 50,000, per person. That is the same per-person figure for the 10-year multiple-entry visa when you collect it in Thailand. It charges no fee for the qualification endorsement when applying directly on its online system. An LTR holder working for a Thai entity pays a work-permit processing fee of THB 3,000 per year.
Arrival card
The TDAC is free of charge.
Fines that look like fees
| Case | Amount |
|---|---|
| Late 90-day report, made in person: the office’s published practice | THB 2,000 fine |
| Failing the 90-day notification: the legal maximum in Section 76 | Fine up to THB 5,000 plus up to THB 200 per day |
| Failing the 24-hour residence notice, host | Fine up to THB 2,000 |
| Failing the 24-hour residence notice, hotel manager | THB 2,000 to THB 10,000 |
| Overstay | THB 500 per day, up to THB 20,000 |
The overstay cap is reached at 40 days or longer. For a report that is a few days late, the office’s published practice is THB 2,000; the Section 76 figure is the legal maximum.
Related guides
- How to extend a tourist stay in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Immigration Office
- Thailand visa types
- Thailand DTV visa
- Retirement extension of stay in Chiang Mai
Photo credits
- Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Chiang Mai Immigration Office on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Seline.
Not confirmed: Whether the Bureau changed any fee after its fee pages were copied on 9 August 2024. The live pages could not be opened. Ask the immigration office before you pay. Embassy visa fees abroad differ by mission. Check the embassy where you apply.
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Common questions
How much does a tourist extension cost?
THB 1,900 each time. The Immigration Division 1 fee page and the Board of Investment FAQ give the same figure.
Is any fee refunded if the application fails?
The Immigration Bureau fee schedule says fees are not refunded under any circumstances. The visa on arrival fee is non-refundable too.
How much is a visa on arrival?
THB 2,000, cash only, non-refundable.
How much does the Destination Thailand Visa cost?
It differs by embassy. Ho Chi Minh City charges USD 340, Washington D.C. charges USD 400 and Taipei charges NTD 11,000 in cash only. The visa fee is non-refundable.
Is the TDAC arrival card free?
The TDAC is free of charge, but it is not a visa.
What do I pay if I report my address late?
A late report is made in person and carries a THB 2,000 fine.
How much is the overstay fine?
THB 500 per day, up to THB 20,000 for overstays of 40 days or longer.
Which regulation sets these fees?
The fee page cites Ministerial Regulation no. 27 (B.E. 2546), published in the Royal Gazette on 27 June 2003 and in force from 26 August 2003.
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