Can I still apply for a COVID visa extension in Thailand?

COVID Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Tourist Visa Visa Application Process

Jun 5, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi!

Is covid visa extension still an option? Realistically I can leave back home. Do I have to prove I cannot?

I arrived from the UK with a 60 day tourist Evisa. Already extended once for an additional 30 days.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The COVID visa extension option is still available until July 25, but approval is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer. Since you've already extended your visa once, you can apply again for an additional 60 days. While some applicants have been successful, there are reports of denials as well. It's crucial to prepare a plan B and understand that you might need to provide reasons if questioned about your ability to return home.

Ellie *******

All you can do is try to apply. If it would be approved or not, when that 60days start if approved, etc do depend on your immigration office and the officer you would have to deal with.

3 years ago

Alistair **********

So the covid extension is I believe 60 days from the date you apply. The program still exists and as stated it's up to immigration to approve or not. I did mine in May in Bangkok and was approved, but doesn't mean they will automatically approve everyone. The form has an option of something along the lines of "my embassy doesn't provide documentation stating I can't return" which I tick.

3 years ago

Robert *******

It is up to the decision of the Immigration Officer but the option is still there until 25th July (date edited, thanks Lisa)

Land borders to neighbor countries are open, airports are open, some reports are that your application is denied and just handed back or they take your 1.900 Thb and stamp your passport application not approved and give you 7 days to leave the country.

Make sure you have a plan B.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Robert ******

covid extension is an option until 24th July now.

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Lisa *******************

July 25th is actually the last day of this current covid program

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@T**

yes. But leaving it to the very last day is risky 😁 and always busy

3 years ago

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Lisa ********************

Pinny ********

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@Robert ******

interesting. Any idea what it depends on or its random? As I don't think any country is actually closed for its citizens to return! Also, if they deny, will I have to leave within 7 days if my current visa still has 3 weeks on it?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Phil ****

if you still have THREE weeks left on your current stamp you better go a LOT closer to that stamp running out in case they decide to deny you and give you the 7 days to get out of thailand stamp (without asking you) Because if you go now and they do that you will lose ALL the days you have on your current stamp 😮

3 years ago

Robert *******

@Phil ****

IF they deny your application, they hand it back and you can stay until the permitted up to date stamped in your passport.

IF they NOT approve your application you get a NEW stamp with the text Application not approved and 7 days to leave the country, this is normally 7 days after your applied and not an extra 7 days on top of your current stay.

3 years ago

Pinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

Hey Robert, sorry I'm slightly confused. If they deny you can stay until current date stamped. You then wrote if they NOT approve you have 7 days to leave (shortens your stay in essence). What one is it? Thank Yoh for all your help!

3 years ago

John **********

@Phil ****

it's not one or the other. Each immigration officer can deal with it as they see fit. There's no rule saying you must be given one, and no rule as to how rejection is dealt with. All you can do is go and ask and see what happens.

3 years ago

Mikkel *******

@Phil ****

as in, if they deny the application, they just hand you back the papers and passport without doing anything. If they take the application and then not approve it, you will get a new stamp in the passport.

3 years ago

Mikkel *******

@Phil ****

it means if they deny your application it won't be processed at all. If they process it and don't approve it, you will get a 7 day stamp to leave the country.

3 years ago

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Mikkel *******

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