Answered5 years ago
Can I extend my STV visa in Thailand to stay until December?
Hey everybody,
so tommorow I am going to extend my STV visa for the second and last time, with that extension I can stay until November here. After that can I do a normal 30 day extension? If not what other possibilities are there to extend my visa, so that I could stay until December?
Thanks in advance
Kind regards,
Gamper Josef
so tommorow I am going to extend my STV visa for the second and last time, with that extension I can stay until November here. After that can I do a normal 30 day extension? If not what other possibilities are there to extend my visa, so that I could stay until December?
Thanks in advance
Kind regards,
Gamper Josef
Answer summary
The original poster, Joseph Gamper, is seeking advice on extending his STV (Special Tourist Visa) to stay in Thailand until December. Despite extending his visa once, it is noted that options are limited, with some community members indicating that transitioning from an STV to another visa type is typically not allowed within Thailand. While suggestions of applying for a 60-day COVID extension exist, others mention that the 30-day extension may not be available for STV holders. Participants in the conversation encourage Gamper to directly consult with immigration for the best chances of receiving an extension.
36 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Albert ********
Fly out and return.
Josef ********
OP@Albert *******
Is it that easy right now? And then make quarantine and all that bullshit again..
Frank-Steven ***********
My advise: Try to get a 60-day COVID extension of stay afterwards, if this scheme is still around by then (which I believe it will). Technically, the STV can not be extended further or changed into another visa category in country. BUT, COVID extensions are a seperate thing that may be applied irrespective of what visa you hold or came in on. Just try you luck and ask your immigration office (or some of them around you). They have a tendency for each applying things differently.
Josef ********
OP@Frank-Steven **********
Thanks for your advice, I will go for sure and ask there. 
Kenny ********
im on a stv and the 270 is done so i get 2 month covid finish in 30 days so i just got my new application for 60 days more 1900 bhat imigration :D
Stuart *********
@Josef *******
please report back your findings so we can advise others. Frank-Steven ***********
@Josef *******
Price of the regular 30-day extension (which is not available to you as a STV holder) and the 60-day COVID extension is the same: 1,900 baht.Stuart *********
@Josef *******
deleted my comment as I realised it may not be in the best interests of the group. Josef ********
OP@Stuart ********
Thanks for the help. I just need a 30 day extension. 60 days is too long and expensive too, already paid a lot for the whole STV visa. I will try to contact the immigration office and see if they can help. Josef ********
OP@Stuart ********
Yes I will post the resultJosef ********
OPWhat would happen if I would overstay a few days? 😅
Stuart *********
@Josef *******
the fine if you make it to the airport is 500 baht per day. However you will have broken the law and if you were stopped before then it could turn nasty. No reports recently but some horror stories over the years. Not worth the risk IMO.Josef ********
OP@Stuart ********
Thanks again for the information. So no way around of going back home. Everyone was able to extend, why not with the STV, so stupid... Stuart *********
@Josef *******
Unfortunately that was how it was sold. As a visa that couldn’t be changed. It was always a crappy option for most people, what with needing fully paid up accommodation and the like. I’d be happy for you if you find your immigration office will grant a Covid extension, but make plans in case they won’t. Andy *******
I haven't heard of STV'ers getting the 30-day extension at all BUT regardless of what people are telling you, some ARE getting immigration to grant the 60-day Covid extension
James ********
@Andy *********
even the visa agents will not touch the STV. It's written into law re stvStuart *********
@Andy *********
I’ve not seen any posts regarding people getting the Covid extension off an STV. I’m not saying it hasn’t happened just that I’ve not seen confirmation. Like anything probably highly dependant on a specific immigration office. Andy *******
@Stuart ********
Chonburi (and using an agent/lawyer - $$) has been verifiedJames ********
@Andy *********
please do... We are waiting to see one Andy *******
@James *******
that's my new goal to get you that stampJames ********
@Andy *********
we have not seen a STAMP in a passport which confirms that an extension or change was allowed. Andy *******
@James *******
I'm hearing not a big dealJames ********
@Andy *********
that;s dirt cheap...usually big $$$Andy *******
@James *******
agree, with agent 6-10k baht, otherwise I'm hearing no problem on your ownJames ********
@Andy *********
interesting to see what they paid for the stamp and what immigration office that stamp was issued from. Stuart *********
@Andy *********
as I said in my original reply the OP maybe able to find an agent to grease wheels but from most posts I’ve seen here they won’t touch an STV. Stuart *********
The are no more options other than leave Thailand. The STV was a crazy idea and couldn’t be changed to any other type of visa within Thailand. You might find an agent that can grease wheels but most of them won’t touch it with a barge pole.
Josef ********
OP@Stuart ********
Is there no covid extension or something? Kenny ********
yes can send it later you just go to imigration and they give you the same papir you always get for exstation of visa i thailand the 1900 bhat 60 days
Kenny ********
yes i got 2 month covid visa and finish next month and just get my application for 2 more month 😃 so i got 4 month efter the 270 days stv
Benjamin ******
@Kenny *******
Would you mind showing your STV sticker and your 60 day extension of stay COVID-19 stamp? Also, can you share what documents you used to get that 60 day extension of stay, and which immigration office you used?James ********
@Josef *******
. Nothing is available...must leave. Even visa agents cannot changeStuart *********
@Josef *******
not from the STV unfortunately. Stuart *********
@Frank-Steven **********
by all means it’s worth a try, but I’ve not seen any reports that it’s happened-other than someone saying someone got one using a agent/lawyer. If anyone can confirm they’ve walked into a immigration office and applied and got one then I’ll be happy to confirm that it’s doable, but as stated it’s probably highly dependent on a specific immigration office. Frank-Steven ***********
@Stuart ********
Is that confirmed? Honest, open question. I know there is no changing the STV to whatsoever other visa in country. But I was under the impression that the COVID-60-day extension of stay is applied irrespectively of you visa status. So I think it would be worth a shot to get a COVID extension after the STV runs out.Josef ********
OP@Stuart ********
Okay thank you very much.Activity
8 joined8
people
Related
25What are some ways to extend my stay in Thailand beyond a 30-day visa extension?
3.6k27354y
Can I apply online for a 60-day tourist visa from Thailand after my initial 45-day stamp?
1.2k4174y
Can I extend my Non-Immigrant ED visa in Thailand if my master's finishes in December?
1.4k9114y
Can I extend my stay in Thailand after my tourist visa expires and how?
1.2k784y
How many days can I extend my visa in Thailand after staying for 15 days?
2.6k19235y
How can I extend my one month visa in Pattaya, Thailand?
1.9k10255y
How can I extend my STV Visa in Thailand when insurance options are limited?
899545y
How can I extend my 'Test and Go' visa for staying in Thailand?
3.4k33165y
Can a COVID visa be extended for the STV in Thailand?
488135y
Can I extend my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand, and should I choose a tourist visa extension or a Covid-visa?
2.1k15195y
Will applying for a COVID extension at immigration affect my remaining days on a Visa exemption stamp expiring on January 15th?
886725y
Can I apply for a COVID extension on my tourist visa in Thailand before it expires?
1.4k1085y
What are my best options for staying in Thailand for 5 months with a tourist visa?
2.6k22165y
Can I change my visa exemption to the STV while already in Thailand?
1.2k885y
Can I extend my STV visa in Thailand if it's more than 45 days before expiration?
1.4k1255y
What options do I have to extend my stay in Thailand after an STV visa extension expires?
4.2k28535y
What type of visa should I apply for if I want to travel around Thailand for 3 to 6 months without making pre-booked accommodations?
2.2k15235y
Can I get a COVID extension on a dependent visa in Thailand?
89386y
Can I extend my STV visa in Thailand beyond its expiration date?
770356y
Is it difficult to extend the STV visa in Thailand?
1.1k846y
What are the options for extending stay in Thailand after the STV visa ends on October 1st?
935646y
What options do I have for extending my visa exemption as a Dutch citizen in Thailand?
1.1k766y
How can I extend my TR visa in Thailand during COVID-19?
511156y
Can I extend my Non-Immigrant B visa and convert it to an ED visa in Thailand?
1.5k1286y
Can I extend my student visa in Thailand for 30 days?
1.2k7116y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served