Can I apply for a Covid extension on my STV visa to stay in Thailand longer than 9 months?

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Dec 9, 2021

3 years ago

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I am on the stv visa but would like to stay longer than 9 months 

Can I apply for a Covid extension. What reasons do they expect?

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The user is currently on an STV visa and wishes to extend their stay beyond the standard 9 months by applying for a Covid extension. Community responses indicate that while it is possible to apply for such an extension, it is crucial to provide valid reasons for the request, as different immigration offices may have varying policies. It is suggested to prepare for questions regarding the necessity of remaining in Thailand before applying.

James ********

This is the newly issued Order re COVID Extensions... Read the last four lines...be prepared to answer question WHY are you still here in Thailand?

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

Sadly, I can not see a reason to keep this post active, because it'll turn into a "at my immigration office, I was..." post.

Different immigration offices have different polices. Read this post here:

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For information about how to acquire a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

Apply for it, the worse that would happen is they would say no, and you'd have to return home.

3 years ago

Tod *********

You can TRY to apply for a covid extension but there is no "I would like to stay longer" reason.

I'd say go try to get it but be prepared with a plan b to fly out when this stamp expires.

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