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Can a tourist visa be obtained from the Thai embassy if a work permit visa expires in Thailand?
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?
If yes what is the max duration of stay allowed?
Answer summary
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.
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Michael ********
No tourist visas in Thailand. If before March 30th you should be able to get the unable to travel due to covid
Jonathan ****
OP@Michael *******
what happens after march 30thMichael ********
@Jonathan ***
As @Benjamin *****
said 60 daysMichael ********
@Jonathan ***
maybe they extend maybe they dont. Personally i think highly likely they will extend 1 more time.Jonathan ****
OP@Michael *******
ok and for how long is that extension?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. Michael ********
@Jonathan ***
nobody knows for sureJonathan ****
OP@Benjamin *****
understood and any chance of getting a second extension of stayBenjamin ******
@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.Jonathan ****
OP@Benjamin *****
how likely can someone get an extension of stay?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
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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