Can I apply for my second COVID visa extension in Bangkok if my first was done in Pattaya?

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Hello all ! I have got my first covid visa extension in Pattaya office, and it will expire in mid June.

I am currently in Bangkok. I am planning to apply for the second covid extension soon, do I have to go back to the Pattaya office to apply again ? Or can I choose to apply in Bangkok office this time ?

Any advice will be much appreciated, thank you !

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquired whether they can apply for their second COVID visa extension in Bangkok after receiving their first extension in Pattaya. Community responses suggest that it is possible to apply in Bangkok, provided that the applicant can demonstrate proof of residence in Bangkok with a TM30 form. However, there are reports of individuals being sent back to the original office for extensions based on where their initial application was processed, so caution is advised. Users recommend applying at IT Square Laksi Plaza in Bangkok, as it is an appropriate location for this procedure.

Kissa ******* · Answer

Thankfully I am still two weeks away from my visa expiration. I think I will give it a shot in Laksi anyway, if they send me back I still can go back to Jomtien office in time.

Nigel ********* · Answer

There have been a couple of reports that I know of where BKK (Laksi Square) have been sending people back to where they got the original COVID extension ( Phuket in both cases) so wouldn't leave it till the last day.

Kissa ******* · Answer

Thank you all for the great advices 😀 This group is amazing !

Tod ********* · Answer

[mention redacted] Then in Bangkok you go to the immigration office at IT Square Laksi Plaza for your covid extension NOT the main immigration office at the government complex

You GO here

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Kissa ******* · Answer

I was originally on a 30-day visa exemption, then 60-day covid extension done in Pattaya office. It is expiring in two weeks and I'm currently in bkk. I was told by fellow backpackers that if I had my first covid extension done in Pattaya, then I must apply the second extension in Pattaya.

Graham ****** · Answer

What Tod means is what Visa did you originally enter with or were you Visa Exempt?

Tod ********* · Answer

as long as if you're asked for proof that you stay in the area where you're applying for the covid extension (as in show a TM30 from the hotel etc) you shouldn't have a problem applying here in Bangkok.

keep in mind there are two different offices in bangkok and which one you use for your extension depends on the entry stamp you came in on.

Can I apply for my second COVID visa extension in Bangkok if my first was done in Pattaya?

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