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Can I apply for the Covid extension after my 30-day TV extension?

Visa Extension Covid-19 Visa Policy Thai Immigration Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Application Process

Khun ******

asked Jun 24, 2021

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Hi, I just got my 30 day extension on my TV and I have seen on here that the Covid extension can be applied for up until July. 

Can I go again now to get this further 60 day extension or do I have to wait as my exit date is now August 4th?

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about the possibility of applying for a Covid visa extension after receiving a 30-day extension on their existing Tourist Visa (TV), with an exit date set for August 4th. Responses suggest that most immigration offices will allow application for an extension when there are 30 days left on the current stamp, but the new Covid extension period will start from the date of application, losing any remaining days on the existing stamp. It's recommended to wait until later in July to apply, while also considering the processing time and any potential need to return to the office for further procedures.

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Brandon ************

MOST immigration offices will let you apply for extension when you have 30 days left on your existing stamp. But just know that most offices will start the first covid extension from the time that you apply, so you will lose any days you have left on that stamp. I would wait until later in July, but not until the very end when everyone is panicking and filling the offices because of the uncertainty of another extension. You will also likely get an "under consideration" stamp when you switch to covid extensions, so you will have to return to the office you applied at anywhere from 7-14 days later (it varies by office), so try to plan around that if you are intending on traveling.

5 years ago

Brandon ************

@Aurélien ********

You only lose days if you apply early. But the reason most people want to apply early now is because the program ends soon and no one knows if it will be renewed. So you either wait and take a chance to try and maximize the days, or do the safe thing and apply early.

5 years ago

Aurélien *********

@Brandon ***********

Can I ask, when does the program ends? I know they've been renewing it every time up until now...

5 years ago

Brandon ************

@Aurélien ********

July 29th is the last day to apply. It will probably be extended for 2 more months but they don't announce if it will be extended until the last day sometimes.

5 years ago

Khun ******

@Brandon ***********

thank you 🙏

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

Which immigration office?

Khun ******

Jontiem

Tod *********

they usually tell you to come back within 15 days of your current extension expiring and because you're changing the reasons for your extension (from tourism) to one based on covid there is a good chance they will start the covid extension the day you apply for it <- meaning you will lose all the day you have left on your current stamp if you go too early.

I'd go toward the end of July (but before the 29th obviously)

Khun ******

thx Todd 🙏

Benjamin ******

You'll have to ask Jontiem what their policy is

5 years ago