Can I Extend My Visa in Phuket for Another 30 Days?

Mar 21, 2020

5 years ago

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Me again.

Read the news today, that in Phuket it is now possible to extend visas (+30 days). 

My bf is a Russian citizen, I am German.We are living in Bali since 1.5 years and have to return there after the borders open up.

Questions:

1. Is the extension only possible in Phuket?

1. Can all countries apply for this extension?

Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, visas can be extended for an additional 30 days in Phuket, but this extension is not exclusive to that location; it can be done anywhere in Thailand. However, not all countries are eligible for this extension. Only those on visa exempt or tourist visas can apply for the extension, while Russian citizens typically cannot extend their visas due to bilateral agreements.

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Robert *******

Do not see the problem that you can not go back to Bali 3. Passengers with a Permanent Staying Permit (KITAP) or a Temporary Staying Permit (KITAS) are only allowed to enter Indonesia if they have a valid health certification issued by local health authorities in English stating they are fit for travel and free from respiratory disease. The certification must have been issued at latest 7 days prior to departure.

5 years ago

Mia **********

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we dont have any of those visas. we were planning to do a social visa but heard that the indonesian embassy might not accept the documents anymore.. so we will wait until Indonesia opens again for VOA..

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James ********

Realistically......not likely. Makes good headlines. Read the details of who can apply and for what reasons.

If there are still flights to your home country... You will not get the added 30 days.

Buy go ahead and try.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

It's not likely a visa exempt country can get an extension of stay based on being a tourist? Is that new?

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Benjamin ******

> that in Phuket it is now possible to extend visas (+30 days).

It is possible to extend visas for people on a visa exempt or a tourist visa. A german person enters Thailand on a visa exempt and can be extended by another 30 days at immigration for 1,900THB. This is called an extension of stay for being a tourist.

A Russian enters Thailand on a bilateral agreement which can not be extended. If you try to extend the visa, and the immigration officer agrees, they will sell a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp for 1,900THB.

>Is the extension only possible in Phuket?

It can be done anywhere in Thailand.

>Can all countries apply for this extension?

No, an extension of stay for being a tourist can only be purchased by people with visa exempt or tourist visas.

5 years ago

Mia **********

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" Phuket Immigration is issuing all foreigners stuck in the country due to the COVID coronavirus situation 30-day extensions so they do not have travel and risk infection, The Phuket News was told this morning (Mar 20)."

5 years ago

Mia **********

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I read this article here :

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and it seems to be a new regulation, which they do for tourists who are afraid to return to their homecountries

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