Can I apply for a 60-day COVID extension if I enter Thailand on a visa exempt for 30 days?

Nov 5, 2021
3 years ago
Marius *********
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If I enter with a visa exempt for 30 days, can I also apply for a 60 days Covid extension?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, you can apply for a 60-day COVID extension, but you need to have received a first extension of stay based on tourism, which must be done before November 26, 2021. It is important to note that a standard tourist visa allows for a 60-day stay from entry with the possibility of a 30-day extension, without needing specific COVID-related justifications.
Robert *******
a Tourist visa gives you 60 days on entree and possible to extend with 30 days. No excuses to make about closed airports or unable to leave. More relaxed living.
Benjamin ******
>"IF I enter".

Because the IF is a conditional statement, I'm going to assume you are currently NOT in Thailand right now. The last day a person can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is November 26. Generally this requires receiving your first 30 day extension of stay based on tourism.
Alexander *******
@Benjamin *****
I've already entered on the stamp (30 days) and done my 30 day extension which expires 29th Nov. Could I apply for a covid extension on the 25th/26th? It would be my first time.
Benjamin ******
@Alexander ******
you can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID on November 25. Expect to be asked why you want to stay
Alexander *******
@Benjamin *****
Thank you for the prompt advice!
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