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Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand with an embassy letter and transition to another visa?
Sep 20, 2020
6 years ago
Grzegorz ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi All, Iām on the amnesty now and I consider to get the letter from uk embassy and obtain 30 days extension on my 30 days tourist visa(on airport stamp). Could I do the transition to different kind of visa or extend it further with another letter?
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The original poster is currently on an amnesty and seeking to extend their 30-day tourist visa obtained via an airport stamp by getting a new letter from the UK embassy, and is also inquiring about transitioning to a different visa type. Commenters confirm that as long as the embassy issues a new letter, multiple extensions are possible. However, there is discussion regarding the UK embassy's stance on issuing such letters and the implications of potential announcements from Thai immigration regarding the amnesty. The conversation reflects concerns about visa requirements and procedures, with many expressing urgency and uncertainty over upcoming immigration announcements.
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@Bobby *******
the only thing stopping you is YOU Reply to
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Carlo ******************
You consider?šš¤£š
Steven ****************
Good to see people are not leaving it to the last minute to get sorted.
Matthew *******
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They helped me a lot and gave me some good options.Matthew *******
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Andrew *******
@Matthew ******
I am in touch with them now, hopefully they will get me sorted out. Can I pm you mateReply to
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Andy ********
Looks like immigration isn't going to make an announcement....lots of people will be without embassy letter or extension before 26th I fear and without funds to fly home
Simon *********
I was lucky today got my extention but some unlucky american was arguing with them about $ in tge bank and not being able to get letter from us embassy...
Bobby ********
@Matty *******
. Could be another announcement?******************************************************************************
Andy ********
@Bobby *******
could be...but meeting is tomorrow 22nd. Bobby ********
@Matty *******
. A lot of people hoping the government will do a huge backflip. They might be about to contribute to the tourism budget in a way they never expected! I don't know why people aren't banging on the door of their respective embassies. The Thai government threw a lifeline a month ago, but I do think a lot have sat back with fingers crossed!Andy ********
@Bobby *******
true...either way, this will bankrupt the remaining businesses where I am...Bobby ********
@Matty *******
. Perhaps the businesses should get a little more flexible in their thinking!************************************************************************************************************************************************
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Bobby ********
@Matty *******
. Why do people keep saying immigration have not made an announcement? It was made about six weeks ago. Here it is again for those who missed it!Andy ********
@Bobby *******
because immigration always make an announcement in the last days running up to the end of Amnesty....they are meeting 22nd. Even if it is to say get out...they will still make an announcementDave ***********
@Matty *******
...Yep ...A 24hr announcement ...Like Opps Tooo Late šBobby ********
@Matty *******
. Yes I understand what you're saying, and I could be completely wrong but the announcement six weeks ago did say "get out by the 26th" in different words. Unlike previous times, they did not reopen the overflow immigration office to process visas, and have been giving stacks of 30 day extensions. I really can't see them saying "all those who haven't made the effort to follow the guidelines and buy an extension, well don't worry, we'll let you stay free for three months". They would be inundated with complaints from people who did pay for visas, demanding refunds, and the embassies would take it as a slap in the face, which could cause some diplomatic relation issues. There again, this is Thailand, but I can't see itDarren *******
@Matty *******
so no change thenAndy ********
@Darren ******
announcement confirmed 22nd....I'm not risking it though..would leave 2 working days to arrange somethingDarren *******
@Matty *******
where's it confirmed there's going to be an announcement? Usually there are rumours in the media before any announcement but I've seen nothing.Andy ********
@Darren ******
cabinet meets 22nd. Whether it is on agenda is another case, however, the last two times, days leading up to amnesty they have addressed itDarren *******
@Matty *******
so no actual announcement just massive speculation? I wouldn't be holding your breath as usually the media has info on proposals beforehand and I don't recall seeing any this time roundAndy ********
@Darren ******
they are meeting anyway....I'm.not risking it...even if they did offer.something, would be for days this time,.not weeksDarren *******
@Matty *******
correct, although I can't see anything being offered. They meet every Tuesday anyway I think.Reply to
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Michael ********
Tick tock
Bobby ********
Has the UK embassy relented? Last word was they will not issue letters to UK citizens, as they can return home.
Mark ********
@Bobby *******
I got a letter based on having a work permit for Macau, but not being about to travel there because borders are closed.Marie ********
@Mark *******
me also but mine for Maldives..Mark ********
@Marie *******
Mine was for Macau. I have a work permit, just can't get in the country.Reply to
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Dave ***********
Anthony *********
@Bobby *******
they're issuing letters I got one the other day but I've gone with a medical visa for 3 months until I can get married š¤·Darren *******
@Bobby *******
they're issuing them if your country of residence is closed but you have to prove you live in that countryBobby ********
@Darren ******
. Ah ok. But UK itself is not closed, and no quarantine from Thailand either. Darren *******
@Bobby *******
correct, just chancing their arm in most casesReply to
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Ezio ********
Can I see what is the reason they put on your letter ?
Marco ********
Immigration told me you can have as many extensions as you want as long as your embassy issues you a new letter.
Dave ***********
Grzegorz ***********
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