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Can I get a re-entry permit on a COVID extension of my tourist visa in Thailand?

May 6, 2022
4 years ago
Alexander *****
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I just got a COVID extension on my tourist visa until July 20. Is it possible to get reentry permit on this? My visa agent said it isn’t possible.
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The general consensus in the discussion is that it is not possible to obtain a re-entry permit while under a COVID extension of a tourist visa in Thailand. Participants explain that the nature of this extension indicates that the holder is unable to travel, thus re-entry permits are typically not granted. Various opinions suggest that leaving the country would necessitate obtaining a new visa, as the COVID extension specifically prevents travel.
Winston ********
Covid extension means you are not able to leave Thailand so how can you get a re-entry permit? If you can leave Thailand it means you don't need covid extension.
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Nigel *********
Pure Gold... I admire your deep trolling
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Tonino *****
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Terary **********
It would be nice, but the whole point of "...cant travel because of covid visa" is that you cant travel.

Thai government (all governments) are goofy - not that goofy.

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Prieto ****
are there still covid extensions?
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Siddhartha *********
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yes uptick 25 may-
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Bobby ********
Where is the logic on getting a re-entry permit on a maximum 60 day extension, when if you leave the country, you re-enter on a 30-day visa exempt which can be extended a further 30 days? I can't see the logic
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Rogerio ******
Why wouldn’t you just re-enter on a new visa (or possibly visa waiver)?
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Grant *******
How do you think you could get a re-entry permit on a unable to travel extension
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Bobby ********
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So what you will ask immigration is:- Hey I need to travel out of the country and travel back in, can I have an "unable to travel" reentry permit? Something not quite right about this 😆😆😆
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Garrett ***********
No, the whole point of a covid extension is that you cannot travel...
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Alexander *****
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@Garrett **********
haha okay that’s sensible. I was trying to loophole the loophole with a loophole.
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