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Am I still eligible for COVID extensions on my Smart VISA in Thailand?

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Feb 22, 2022

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Am I still able to get COVID extensions? I was previously on a Smart VISA and I have heard rule changes mean I will no longer be eligible for COVID extensions.

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The eligibility for COVID extensions in Thailand has been restricted primarily to those who entered on a visa exemption or a tourist visa. Since you hold a Smart Visa, you may not qualify for these extensions. It is advisable to apply for a non-immigrant visa before your current status expires to avoid receiving a 'seven days to leave' stamp.

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Thanks for the advice! Probably I will just leave and return.

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You can try to get a non-immigrant visa before your covid extension expires. Otherwise you'll get a "seven days to leave" stamp

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Brandon ************

The only people eligible for Covid extension right is those who entered on visa exempt or a tourist visa.

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: I heard it’s only people that entered on a TR visa (60 day tourist visa) and it has to be a visa that has already been extended by 30 days.

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Brandon ************

visa exempt qualifies as well and yes they both have to use their 30 day extension before they can apply for the Covid extension

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: I read this on the thaiger, granted they aren’t always the most reliable source. But I haven’t seen it disputed yet?

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Brandon ************

visa on arrival and Visa exempt are not the same thing

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: fair enough, I stand corrected

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