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Can I switch from a 6-month Smart Visa to a 60-day COVID extension without canceling the Smart Visa first?
Hi all, has anyone in this group had a 6 month smart visa and then changed over for the 60 day covid extension when the smart visa expired without having to go back to bkk office to cancel? TIA 🙏
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A user inquires about the process of transitioning from a 6-month Smart Visa to a 60-day COVID extension, specifically asking if it's possible to do so without returning to Bangkok to cancel the Smart Visa. A comment advises that any extension must be canceled before applying for a COVID extension, with the Smart Visa managed by BOI offices and the COVID extension applied through standard immigration.
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You need to cancel any type of extension to apply for Covid extension. Especially Smart category, which is handled by BOI offices, and you need to apply for a covid extension at the 'standard’ immigration office.
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