I’m here in Chonburi and I’m wanting to see if I can get the COVID-19 extension. I waited in line from early morning. I have all my papers except for the form that says anything about the COVID -19 extension.
I asked for the form and it was given to me by the information person. But he wrote on the top of my Application for Extension “28 Jan 08:30” and waved me away.
When I mentioned that the date of 25 Jan was the last day to apply, he still waved me away. The gentleman at the door when leaving looked and also said to come back on the 28th. I’m not too sure that he understood my concern about the date of the 25th though.
My current status is Visa Exempt and I’ve already done the 30-day extension from my first 30-day exempt status. My passport is stamped for 30 Jan.
Any advise? I’m afraid if I wait until the 28th then they’ll say the time has already passed for the Covid extension. He returned all my paperwork to me and the only thing different is his handwriting of the date and time that I mentioned. No real record that shows that I was here today at all. Very concerning.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat in Chonburi is concerned about the timing of their COVID-19 extension application at the Jomtien Immigration Office, as they were instructed to return on January 28th, which is after the January 25th deadline to apply. They have a visa exempt status with a current stamp valid until January 30. Other community members shared similar experiences, suggesting that delays are common and advising persistence in seeking clarity from immigration officials. The consensus is to follow the given date, but there is uncertainty about whether the extension program will continue beyond January 25.
