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Can I extend my non-O visa for volunteering in Thailand due to Covid restrictions?

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Jan 25, 2022

4 years ago

Margaret *******

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I entered Thailand on a non-O visa in December.  I am volunteering here.  I am trying to figure out if it is possible for me to extend the non-O visa as it is the tourist visa,, for inability to travel due to Covid.  Any ideas?  Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking to extend their non-O visa in Thailand due to inability to travel caused by Covid, as they are currently volunteering. Comments indicate that the timeframe for applying for a Covid-related extension has ended, but they still have time to discuss options for continuing their volunteering activities. Additionally, it is noted that they can apply for a visa extension based on their volunteer work, but cannot change it to a tourist visa.

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Ellie *******

You still have more than a month with your current stamp. Still have time to talk with your organisation to continue your volunteering if you want.

4 years ago

Tod *********

Sadly for you, you are asking too late.. The current covid extension program <- the only thing that MIGHT have given you a 60 day extension ends today when the immigration office closes

AND

The new covid program that starts tomorrow specifically states that ANY Non-Imm visa holder cannot get a covid extension.

4 years ago

Tod *********

all you can do is GO to the immigration office this week and ASK them if you can get a 60 day covid extension (it's got nothing to do with a tourist visa <- you BUY one of those from a thai consulate in another country)...

I mean the worst they can say is no and then you'd leave the country when your current stamp runs out :/

4 years ago

Margaret *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ah, I should have asked yesterday. 😟

4 years ago

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Margaret *******

Robert *******

You apply for the Extension of Stay based on being a volunteer as that is why you are inside Thailand.

You can not change to be a tourist.

4 years ago

Robert *******

You should have the work permit as you are almost 90 days in Thailand.

But no, without a work permit you can not work as a volunteer.