Can I extend my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand, and should I choose a tourist visa extension or a Covid-visa?

Jan 19, 2022
3 years ago
Tony *********
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Quick question, I have a 60 days tourist visa and I am currently in Thailand, the tourist visa will be expire at the beginning of Feb, I want to stay long around 60-90 days or more, any suggestion, should I apply tourist visa extension or Covid-visa ? thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about extending their 60-day tourist visa in Thailand, which is expiring soon. They seek advice on whether to apply for a tourist visa extension or a Covid-visa. Comments suggest that a regular 30-day extension can first be applied, and experiences with different immigration offices vary. It's noted that the Covid extension is typically available only when no other extension options exist.
Stephen ******
What if come on a 30 day visa can you do the covid extension? I just need to do it until my wife gets her thai iD and passport sorted and then we can start the marriage visa in while being Thailand.
John ***********
Depends on which immigration you go to, and who’s working, I went to the Nong Khai one yesterday and only asked for 30 days but the guy gave me 60 days 🤷🏻 being polite when there certainly doesn’t hurt
Garrett ***********
You can only apply for a covid extension if you don't have any other extension options. You'll need to do the regular 30 day extension first.
Mika ********
@Garrett **********
Do you happen to know the process if coming off a PE visa ? ( Thai Elite etc )- do you need to apply for the 30 day extension First ? before a Covid extension application 🤔
Garrett ***********
@Mika *******
There isn't a 30 day extension for a PE visa.
Mika ********
@Garrett **********
Thanks for the reply
James ********
@Mika *******
thats a good question. Saw it asked recently...have you asked your Thai immigration office yet?
Mika ********
@James *******
no, I figured I would ask here first
James ********
@Mika *******
Thats why I asked as we have seen reports of others having difficulty when ending the Thai Elite Visa 5 years. Surprising as it is...one would think TE visa card members would get priority in this situation.
Mika ********
@James *******
difficulty in moving to a other visa From the PE you mean ??

It seems I will need to exit and return before I can apply for a non O - which is kind of nonsense given that the non O can be applied for within Thailand

TIT unfortunately 😁😁
James ********
@Mika *******
that is what I am referring to...for whatever reason TE is making it difficult 😢😢

Have you asked about the COVID extension?

If no other alternative inside Thailand.. Then I see a tourism trip to Cambodia for a week to obtain a new tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh.
Mika ********
@James *******
I guess they don't want to make it easy to apply for the main alternative ( the non O )🤔

I will go to immigration and apply for the Covid extension on monday ( unless there is word it is being continued )

Is a week or so in Cambodia the easiest option currently ??? ( to exit and return etc )
John ***********
@Garrett **********
not true, depends on which immigration office you use, I was on 60 day tourist visa and was given 60 days extra even tho asking for 30 as that’s all I needed
James ********
@John **********
lucky fella..

That is not the common found practice in Thai Immigration offices.
John ***********
@James *******
oh I know after many years in Phuket, a lot friendlier immigration staff up here,
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