Answered5 years ago

Can I get a second 60-day COVID extension for my stay in Thailand?

COVID-19 Extensions Visa Rules Thailand Immigration 60-Day Extension Visa Exempt Entry Phuket Sandbox

Mark ********

asked Dec 17, 2021

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Does anyone have experience getting a second 60 day covid extension ? Actually I got 30 days then 60 days extension... curious if I go before Jan 25th if I can get another (arrived on a regular 30 day visa on arrival phuket sandbox in early oct)

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The possibility of obtaining a second 60-day COVID extension in Thailand is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Although there is no explicit restriction against receiving multiple extensions, it is not guaranteed. It's also worth noting that the individual who posted initially had entered Thailand with a visa exempt entry and clarified the difference between this and a visa on arrival.

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Paolo ************

I have already got 5 or 6 consecutive covid extensinon since last year without any problem

5 years ago

Stuart *********

Just correcting terminology, as it may make a difference down the line. You didn’t arrive on a visa on arrival. You got a visa exempt entry, meaning you have no visa. A visa on arrival is a different thing although and only valid for people from 15 countries, including India and China among others. That entry only allows for 15 days and is not extendable.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

It’s at the discretion of the officer you apply to. No reason why you can’t get a second or third or fourth (if they extend the date). But it’s not a given that they’ll issue it.

5 years ago

Mark ********

@Stuart ********

thanks. Given that when I arrived they stamped my passport with a 30 day expiry that is a visa stamp of some sort. It is the same stamp I have always gotten. Call it what you like lol.. correcting your correction it's 19 countries not 15 lol

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Mark *******

sorry I forgot to type “or so” after the 15. But thank you for the correction.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Mark *******

Usually it’s just semantics on what it’s called but for an example in Bangkok it makes a difference as to what office you use for extensions.

5 years ago

Mark ********

@Stuart ********

thank you