Ask

Unanswered7 years ago

Can I Extend My Visa in Thailand Due to COVID-19 Restrictions?

Visa Extension COVID-19 US Embassy

K.B. ********

OP

asked Mar 25, 2020

4.3k

views

18

replies

10

likes

Ok! I’m American & I have a bit of a tricky situation. I flew into Thailand the 12th of January. I stayed in thailand for 3 weeks & then flew to Malaysia for one week.

I returned back to thailand Feb 20th and decided to extend an additional 30 days. 

So when i went to immigration to get the 30 day extension last week, things w/ the virus really started to change rapidly. 

So my question is, will i be able to keep extending until everything goes back to normal? My 60 days is up in the middle of April. 

Are they allowing overstays or emergency visas past the original 60 days? And if they are, how do i go about handling this situation & showing the proper paperwork? 

Do i contact US embassy or consulate? And if so, do i call or email them? 

I’m currently in Koh Samui Thailand. I feel like its much safer for me to stay here as opposed to traveling back to NYC! It sounds like a bit of a sh*tshow there now. Not feeling that. 

Any help or advice on this situation would be fantastic! I keep getting conflicting information. I’d like to get this sorted...

Thanks. Stay Safe!

Summary so far

An American expat in Thailand seeks guidance on extending their visa due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They originally entered Thailand on January 12, leaving for Malaysia and returning on February 20, leading to a total of 60 days of stay. With their visa set to expire in mid-April, they want to know if they can continue extending their stay or if emergency visas are available. Commenters suggest that a letter from the US embassy is necessary for any further extensions, and there are mixed reports regarding the success of obtaining additional time.

18 repliesnewest first

8

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Luan ********

Luan ********

so, as of today the us embassy is helping with the letter? how many have had success? thanks

2

Luan ********

Luan ********

not yet

1

Robert *******

Robert *******

If you need you apply and go to Immigration. Good luck

3

Greg **********

Greg **********

I've got just about the same situation, exemption and time frame as you. Thailand has been my home now for almost 3 years, I don't have a place to live in the US, and I certainly don't want to go back with the way the virus is going over there and how it will likely be soon.

Before I go through this whole process, I'm waiting to hear back if any Americans have any success getting the 30-day covid visa extension by submitting the letter the embassy gives you. Nobody has yet. I just want some confirmation first. Hopefully we will see some confirmations.

4

Greg **********

Greg **********

Thank you!

0

Casey ******

Casey ******

@Greg *********

you will hear back tomorrow from me on this forum for sure.

1

Greg **********

Greg **********

Thanks for the info though.

1

Greg **********

Greg **********

Had tourist exemptions and tourist visas my first year, an ED visa my second year and now back to an exemption (they said they wouldn't do a 2nd consecutive year ED visa). Tourist visa next.

I have a house up in Mae Hong Son. I really want to do the retirement visa but I don't have enough $ for it yet. Anyway this is a whole other subject.

1

Robert *******

Robert *******

people do get the Under consideration stamp with between 12 and 20 days as far as i've seen.

What kind of visa do use to stay 3 years in Thailand?

2

Casey ******

Casey ******

Same exact situation, but my visa expires Saturday. Will be at Samui immigration first thing, letter and email in hand. Will provide an update on how it goes.

5

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

OP

please keep me updated. I got a few weeks...

0

Bob **********

Bob **********

You will need a letter from the US embassy and you'll need the original not a copy of an email to get an additional 30 days

1

Jamie *********

Jamie *********

Same- they accepted the pdf printout.

1

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

OP

thx. Does this mean i have to go to bangkok?

0

Robert *******

Robert *******

No, you are not able to keep on Extending your stay.

You need a letter from your Embassy to apply for a new Extension of Stay, contact your Embassy for details.

Sorry, but the excuse i feel safer in Thailand is not accepted as excuse for not traveling back to your home country.

5

Robert *******

Robert *******

Lizzie Stewart Please open your eyes and ears for once.

Thailand is going into a state of emergency tomorrow, bars restaurants, school, massage parlors, malls are all closed to protect people from a deadly virus,

And all you can think of is how important your little saving are to help the Thai economy?

6

JD *******

JD *******

K.B. send an email to

****************

with your full name, DOB and passport information. They will sort you out

7

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

OP

Dude. NYC is ground zero for virus in the USA! Why wouldn’t i feel safer here???? 🤔

8

Activity

8 joined

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

K.B. ********

8

people

Thai Visa Advice

Thai Visa Advice

...members40% approval

Member 1

Member 2

Member 3

Member 4

Member 5

Member 6

Member 7

Member 8

Conversation Join group

Related

25

Should I pursue a COVID-19 visa extension or a tourist extension in Thailand?

How do I extend my visa in Thailand during COVID-19?

Do local immigration offices in Thailand not offer visa extensions due to COVID-19?

Can I extend my work visa in Thailand for one month due to flight cancellations caused by COVID-19?

Do I need a COVID test for my 60-day visa extension in Thailand?

What are the best visa extension options for my son in Thailand due to job searching and COVID-19?

Can I apply for a visa extension in Thailand due to Covid without a letter from my Embassy?

What Should You Know About Extending Your Thai Visa During COVID-19 Restrictions?

What should US citizens in Thailand do after the US Embassy announced it won't extend stay requests post-July 31?

What options do I have to extend my stay in Thailand after my tourist visa expires due to COVID-19 travel issues?

How Can I Extend My Visa in Thailand During Covid-19?

Can I Complete My Visa Extension Without Returning to the Original Immigration Office in Thailand?

Can I Extend My Non-Immigrant O Visa in Thailand Due to COVID-19?

Can I Get Another 30-Day Extension on My Tourist Visa in Thailand Due to COVID-19?

Can I Extend My Visa After a 7-Day Extension in Thailand?

How Can French Citizens Extend Their Visa in Thailand Due to COVID-19?

What Are the Current Visa Extension Rules Due to COVID-19 in Thailand?

What options does my friend have for visa extension in Thailand after a 30-day exempt visa due to COVID-19?

Can I Extend My Tourist Visa in Thailand if I Already Extended Once Due to the Pandemic?

Can US citizens extend their stay in Thailand if the US Embassy denies the request for a letter?

How Can I Extend My Stay in Thailand Due to COVID-19 Related Flight Delays?

How can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand as a UK national due to pandemic travel restrictions?

Can I Extend My Tourist Visa in Thailand Amidst Corona Concerns?

What Are the Current Regulations for Visa Extensions in Thailand Due to COVID-19?

What are the options for extending a student visa in Thailand due to COVID-19 travel restrictions?

Resources

Cannabis shops near me Retirement visa extension eSIM for Thailand LTR visa qualification

Need help with your Thai visa?