Answered6 years ago

Can I extend my stay in Thailand on an APEC visa beyond the initial three months?

APEC Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration COVID-19 Visa Extension Business Travel Visa

asked Jan 11, 2021

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Hi Every body,

Happy new year !

I landed in Bangkok with an APEC visa two months ago. With the Apec card the validity of my stay is 3 month but I will need to extend ...

Can somebody tell me if I could extend my stay for an other three month ? or more if necessary !

Thank you so much 

Cheers

Answer summary

A user inquired about extending their stay in Thailand with an APEC visa after arriving with an initial three-month stay. Responses indicated that the maximum stay for APEC card holders is 90 days, and a possible extension could be pursued. Specifically, a COVID-19 extension for an additional 60 days may be available if applied for before the relevant deadline. Community members advised checking with local immigration offices for definitive information and assistance.

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Eric *******

James, Tod and benjamin tek you for you advise will go to the Muang Thong Thani Section K and see how it work with a covid extension ...

@Sweeteyes *******

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Eric ******

You're welcome. Let us know how it goes!

6 years ago

James ********

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6 years ago

Tod *********

@Ja***

I don't see where that specifically says APEC card holders can't get covid extensions :/

6 years ago

James ********

@Tod ********

agreed

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

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". Successful applicants from fully participating economies are issued with a five-year card that serves as the entry authority to other fully participating economies which have granted pre-clearance for short-term business travel of up to 60 or 90 days."

I do not believe you can get a further extension on this card, unless it's a COVID-19 extension.

Ask your local immigration office.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Benj****

right (y) Apec card holders normally can't get anything other than that 7 day extension denied get out of thailand in a week stamp (because they could bounce out and back and get another 90 days there was no extension provided for for them)

BUT

I believe them might be able to get that 60 day covid extension

6 years ago

Tod *********

You MIGHT as in possibly, be able to go apply for a 60 day 'covid' extension as long as you do it before the 29th of Jan (the date the order allowing them runs out).

6 years ago

Eric *******

Thank you Tod will follow your advice

6 years ago