Can a tourist visa be obtained from the Thai embassy if a work permit visa expires in Thailand?

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March 21, 2021

4 years ago

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If a work permit visa expires without prolongation, can the thai embassy provide a tourist visa while in Thailand currently?

If yes what is the max duration of stay allowed?

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If a work permit visa expires without prolongation, the Thai embassy cannot issue a tourist visa while you are currently in Thailand. You must go through the Thai immigration office instead. If you cancel your existing stay based on employment before March 30, you might be eligible for a 60-day extension of stay due to inability to travel caused by COVID-19.

Michael ********

No tourist visas in Thailand. If before March 30th you should be able to get the unable to travel due to covid

4 years ago

Jonathan ****

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@Michael *******

what happens after march 30th

Michael ********

said 60 days

Michael ********

maybe they extend maybe they dont. Personally i think highly likely they will extend 1 more time.

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Jonathan ****

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@Michael *******

ok and for how long is that extension?

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Benjamin ******

@Jonathan ***

Then you will have to leave by 11:59 PM of the date your extension of stay is cancelled, OR apply for another extension of stay. IF you don't qualify for another extension of stay, it will be denied and you'll have 7 days to leave Thailand.

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Jonathan ****

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@Benjamin *****

how likely can someone get an extension of stay?

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Jonathan ***

For a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19? For the first 60 day extension of stay, I never heard of anyone being rejected. After that, there may be resistance by the immigration offices.

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Jonathan ****

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@Benjamin *****

understood and any chance of getting a second extension of stay

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Michael ********

@Jonathan ***

nobody knows for sure

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Benjamin ******

> can the thai embassy provide a tourist visa while in Thailand currently

No they can not. You can only use the Thai immigration office.

If you cancel your current existing of stay based on employment by March 30, you can request a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

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