Visa Extensions and Immigration on Koh Tao for Digital Nomads

 Koh Tao now has an immigration office, so doing your 30-day visa extensions on the island is very easy. 


Koh Tao Immigration office location:  Google Maps

What you need (as of Apr 2023):

  • Copy of Passport Photo Page
  • Copy of your entry stamp you got at immigration with your entry/exit date
  • A passport sized photo
  • Copy of your TM30 - which you can get from the place you are staying
  • 1900 bhat (best to take exact bills, no coins)
     At the immigration office you will fill out 2 forms, they have examples there to help you fill things in.

Where to get photocopies and photos:

   - June 04 Shop does photocopies and photos.  They can also print out your TM30 (you can email a copy to them).    Google Maps
   - Immigration can sometimes do photos and copies, but it is more expensive and may depend on staff levels, so best to just do it before you go.


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