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Can I Extend My Non-Imm B Visa with an Embassy Letter During COVID-19?

Jul 14, 2020
6 years ago
Sarnai ************
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Thanks in advance for all the moderators.

My non-imm B visa expired end of May (not extension, initial 90 days stamp). The border of my country is closed for all, I can get a letter from the embassy stating this.

Will I be able to get extension based on this before the amnesty ends?

If yes, are they stamping from the day that I visit immigration? So it's better to go there closer to the end of this month?
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The user is seeking advice about extending their expired Non-Imm B visa due to their home country's border closure amid COVID-19. They are wondering if a letter from their embassy will help in getting an extension before the amnesty ends and if the extension will be backdated to their visit date.
Sarnai ************
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@James *******
@Tod ********
thank you! Do I have to file 90 days report still? Non-B, entered 29Feb, expired 28May. Now under amnesty.
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Benjamin ******
@Sarnai ***********
you won't file a 90 day report while on amnesty
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Sarnai ************
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Thank you!
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Tod *********
@Sarnai ***********
contact your consulate here to see if they are even issuing the "unable to travel due to covid-19" letters. Many consulates already came out and said they are NOT issuing the letters at this time
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James ********
You can ask Thai Immigration...but at this time NO you cannot get another 90 day stamp at local immigration.

Watch for news and government announcements in coming week.
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Sarnai ************
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@James *******
I don't necessarily need another 90 days. I was referring to the under consideration stamp (I think that's what it was called). The extension 14+14 or 30 days people got with their embassy letters before the amnesty started.
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James ********
@Sarnai ***********
did you go back when requested?
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Sarnai ************
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I never got it. When my visa expired, the amnesty was in place already. So I was wondering if I can get that extension if the amnesty is not extended after 31 July.
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