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Can I apply for a 60-day extension due to COVID-19 before my current extension expires?

Thailand visa extension METV COVID-19 travel restrictions Thai immigration rules expat visa queries

Michael *****************************

asked Jan 12, 2022

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I have just been granted 30 days more,..instead of having to leave the country after 60 days ( I’m here on a METV ),… so my last date of crossing a boarder will be 26 February,…

The ” not possible to travel because of Covid bla bla bla ) rule will end on the 25 of January,…

Question is,…can I go to immigration and hope for an “  60 days Covid extension “ I know that’s not the proper name for this. 

Even before my 30days extension is in power,..let’s say on 24 of January.

Answer summary

The user has received a 30-day extension on their METV and is inquiring if they can apply for a further 60-day COVID-related extension at immigration before their current extension is officially in effect, specifically before January 25, when COVID travel restrictions are expected to cease. Comments indicate that applications for further extensions may be possible if made within 30 days of the current stamp's expiration.

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Michael *****************************

I don’t want to cancel the current extension,…I just wanted to be upfront,…if they don’t continue this Covid no travel rule.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Michael ****************************

Sadly, that'll be between you and the immigration office. MOST immigration offices start the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 on the date that you apply.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

And most immigration offices allow you to apply for another extension when you have 30days or less with your current stamp unless you have a specific reason to cancel the current extension... all you can do is try on or before 25 Jan to see.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

A 30 day extension of stay based on tourism is added on to your current "admitted to" stamp. You can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. If it is approved, it will begin on the date you apply.

5 years ago

Michael *****************************

@Benjamin *****

thank you B. H.

It’s almost unbelievable the speed of your reply’s,…do you ever take a walk on the beach or a beer around the corner,…anyway thank you for your exceptional service,..that goes for all of you.

5 years ago