Foreigners staying in Thailand with the purpose of performing a duty or mission in the Kingdom of Thailand under an agreement made by the Thai government with a foreign Government, may submit an application to extend their stay when the permit period has expired. Theymust apply for a visa extension under Section 15 of the Immigration Act 1979 (diplomat, official), with the following requirements:
- They must hold a diplomatic passport or official/ service/ special passport or United Nations laissez-passer, or hold an ordinary passport with a non-immigrant visa for the performance of official duties, or be exempt from a visa under agreements made by that country with the Thai government;
- They must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from government agencies at the department level or equivalent.
Required documents:
- TM.7 form;
- Copy of passport;
- Certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from a government agency at the department level or equivalent;
- Agreement made by the Thai government with a foreign government.
Information as of 8 February 2023
Source: Immigration Office
Tel. 1178 or +66 2572 8500
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