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Can I Extend My APEC Card Visa-Free Stay in Phuket If Airports Are Closing?

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Apr 17, 2020

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Lindsey *********

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Hi, I’ve scrolled awhile but can’t see a similar question/ answer so ....

I came into Phuket mid Feb on an APEC card - 3 months visa-free. 

I’ve never had the need to extend it, so unsure if it evens qualifies for an extension...? 

I’m concerned the airport closure could last past 30th and/or there’s no international flights anyway.

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A visitor on an APEC card has a visa-free stay of 3 months in Thailand, which generally cannot be extended. Even though flights may be impacted, international flights are still operating, and it's advisable to contact your embassy for assistance in returning home.

Robert *******

And time to close, People do leave Thailand if they want to,

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Robert *******

Correct, you can not extend your maximum 90 days.

Airports did not close for departing foreigners and international flights are leaving and on top of this, many Governments urge their citizens to come back. It become time to contact your Embassy and ask how you can go back to your country.

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Robert *******

You came for a business meeting, so use the ticket and airline company you already booked to go back.

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Lindsey *********

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thanks. That was what I needed to know. If I can’t extend then I’ve to try and get a flight before it expires

The scale-back from carriers seems that there is little direct out of phuket after April 30 to another country, but possible on Qatar via code share routed through BKK.

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Benjamin ******

>and/or there’s no international flights anyway.

There's still international flights leaving Thailand (source:

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Unless there's a valid reason for you to be in Thailand, I suggest leaving.

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