Did the Chiang Mai immigration officers require a letter from my embassy for a COVID extension?

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Jan 2, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Anyone who recently applied for covid extension in CM? Did the officers asked you about the letter from your embassy?

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The question revolves around whether officers at the Chiang Mai immigration office require a letter from one's embassy when applying for a COVID extension. Responses indicate that in at least one case, a letter was not requested, and applicants could indicate their inability to obtain such documentation on the application form. Additionally, users recommend seeking further advice from local community groups.

Benjamin ******

I'm shutting this down. The poster is asking about Chiang Mai immigration office, and the thread is starting to get confusing. I think the poster got the answer. Thank you.

3 years ago

Tim *******

I was there last week and got the extension. I was not asked for the letter, and on the form for the extension there is a box you can tick that says you are unable to get it from your embassy

3 years ago

Samira *******

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@Dylan ********

also needed tm30 for normal 30 days extension.

3 years ago

Samira *******

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@Dylan ********

you definitely need the tm30

Dylan *********

did you need tm30

Tim *******

I was not asked but I did have a copy of my tm30 I gave with all my passport copies so I think it may be needed as the lady at the copy place around back seems familiar with the pages to copy

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Tim ******

Just to make sure:

1. When was that?

2. What visa did you enter on?

3. What's your nationality?

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Ellie *******

It may also depend on your nationality.

Most immigration offices are aware of which embassy would issue those letters. What happened to someone from Country A may or may not is going to be applied to the person from Country B at the same immigration office.

3 years ago

Amin ***********

@Dylan ********

It seems they might ask for the letter of the Embassy, which is good :)

3 years ago

Samira *******

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@Tim ******

thank you, this is very helpful!

3 years ago

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Samira *******

Benjamin ******

You might be better off asking in a Chiang Mai related group, but I know we have a few members from Chiang Mai in here as well who might know the answer. Remember though, what happens to one person may not apply to you.

3 years ago

James ********

You may wish to ask on this Chiang Mai forum

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3 years ago

Samira *******

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@James *******

thanks! I forgot which group I had to ask the visa questions about CM 😂

3 years ago

James ********

@Samira ******