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Can I apply for a COVID visa extension before my current visa expires on January 30th?
Hi my visa expires on January 30th, and there saying last chance get covid extension is 25th.
Can i go and get a extension this week like the 19th as im busy the other days ?
And will the extension start from when my original visa expires TIA
Can i go and get a extension this week like the 19th as im busy the other days ?
And will the extension start from when my original visa expires TIA
Answer summary
The user is seeking advice on whether they can apply for a COVID extension for their visa, which expires on January 30th, on January 19th, as they are unavailable on other days. The comments confirm that they can apply early, but the new extension will start immediately, causing them to lose days from their current visa. Some users pointed out challenges, such as varying leniency at different immigration offices.
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Andrew *********
OPUpdate went to immigration today and after queing up for 2 hrs they told me to come back on the 25th
Which is exactly whatvi was trying to avoid 🤔
Which is exactly whatvi was trying to avoid 🤔
Bill *********
mine expires on feb 3. just wait a few days before jan 25 to see they extend the covid extension
Alex ******
Has anyone had an experience of doing this in Koh Samui? I understand some immigration offices aren’t being as lenient nowadays.
Sascha **********
Yes you can go this week but you will lose the days on your current visa. The covid extension takes effect immediately
Mma *******
It is hit/miss I got the Covid ext @ CW BKK 2 weeks ago. I went in 5 days early but they added it to the end of my existing Extension not from the day I went in.
Bill *********
@Sascha *********
not true. im hearing it depends on the office you go to. it differsAndrew *********
OPI think it depends on the office as well so we shall see
When i went to get my 30 day extension in pattaya they stamped me in for 6 weeks
When i went to get my 30 day extension in pattaya they stamped me in for 6 weeks
Sascha **********
@Bill ********
it happened to me at the Phang Nga officeBill *********
@Sascha *********
but i am hearing this is office specific. meaning some offices void the days others do notSascha **********
@Bill ********
the remaining days on my 30d extension were voidedBill *********
@Sascha *********
what happened?
Andy *******
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