Can I apply for a visa extension on January 24th if my visa expires on February 4th?

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Jan 5, 2022

3 years ago

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Hi there, 

There is rumors the last covid extension is possible on the 25th of January. 

My visa expires on 4th February, can I already apply on the 24th January for the extension? 

Thank you in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires whether they can apply for a visa extension on January 24th, given that their visa expires on February 4th, amidst rumors of a potential Covid-related extension announcement on January 25th. Responses indicate that while there is an official announcement expected, it is safer to have a concrete plan as past extensions have been uncertain and rumors are common. It is noted that applications for extensions can be made with less than 30 days remaining on their current visa.

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Robert *******

As the answers are there and this page does not work with rumors I close it down.

This curtesy program from the Immigration Office started in Sep 2020 to help stranded foreigners, if it get Extended again and again is just guessing or crystal ball readings.

Get the correct visa for your purpose of stay inside Thailand and do not plan to live inside Thailand using a curtesy program.

If you have valid information to add, please contact the moderators/admins of this page.

3 years ago

Janne ***********

Rumour is rumour, wait until 25... Every 2 months has same rumours..but still continued already 2 years 😁

3 years ago

Robert *******

The official announcement is 25th of Jan, no rumors.

You can apply for an Extension of Stay with less than 30 days left on your current stay. The Extension of Stay based on unable to travel is a curtesy of the Immigration Office, make sure you have a plan B when the extension does not get approved.

3 years ago

Robert *******

Rudi Martinz Understand. Last date 28 Feb, using a calculator, counting back wards minus 30 days becomes 29 Jan as the first date you can apply.

Hope the scheme gets extended and it will still be unable to travel abroad or make a plan B.

3 years ago

Robert *******

Rudi Martinz Not sure what you mean with reject, an Extension is added to your current stay

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