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Do I need a COVID test for my 60-day visa extension in Thailand?

Jan 20, 2021
5 years ago
Dario *************
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do i need a covid test for my 60 extension?
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Users report that a COVID-19 test is not required for extending a 60-day visa in Thailand. While there were concerns about a potential requirement, it appears that immigration has opted to drop this rule for visa renewals. Instead, standard documentation such as proof of address and completed application forms will still be necessary.
Bo ***********
No need ka.
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Go ***********
No need.

Extend 30 days.
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Hettie *******
How many times can you extend the 60 days visa?
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Steve *******
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60 day Tourist visa, just the once.
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Michael ********
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nobody knows
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Dario *************
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great ! thank you all for your quick answer! i am going today in Surat thani
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Andy **********
No
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Mark *********
No
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Jatzek ********
Doing mine now no need
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Bim *******
I think they have backed down on that.

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Bim *******
Did mine yesterday and no didn't need it
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Sri *********
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my room check out on 24 this month do you know do i need to ask the building to fill Tm30 again after 24 the date I'm check out ?
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Bim *******
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you only need your original TM30.
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Sri *********
@Bim ******
thank you
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Bim *******
@Sri ********
every time you do an extension you give evidence of your address anyway. The TM30 is only evidence you complied with the rules after you arrived in the country.
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Sri *********
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what they require for 60 days extension ?
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Bim *******
@Sri ********
this is the covid form
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Sri *********
because i want to continue live in the same building
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Bim *******
@Sri ********
yes copy of departure card also and a TM 30 in your passport stating you reported your address previously
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Sri *********
Thank you.
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Stuart *********
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You’ll need this stuff. Not all offices have the same requirements so it may be slightly different depending on which of the 70+ offices your use.

A copy of your passport data page, a passport photo, proof of filing a TM30, a copy of your departure card (TM6) a copy of your latest entry stamp, a filled out TM7 (application form for extensions), a filled out STM2 (acknowledgement that you understand the rules for overstaying) and a filled out “I don’t want to leave because of Covid form” - I have no idea if it has an official name or number. And 1,900 baht. The forms are available at your local office. Most have places on site or nearby that can do the copies and photos.
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Bim *******
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usual form plus a covid specific form to fill out stating the reason you can't leave the country and a declaration you understand the overstay rules. In addition one passport sized photo, a copy of every page in your passport except blank pages, and proof of address.
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Allan *********
Not yet. There is a lot of talk about it because something was published in the gazette saying it would be required as of Monday next week. But there is so much confusion about it that nobody really knows what will actually happen.
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Bim *******
@Allan ********
I think they have backed down a little on that
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Allan *********
@Bim ******
excellent news, Bim. I hadn't seen that latest development. Thanks for the update.
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John *********
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Gregor *********
Got mine yesterday in Hua Hin and didn’t need it.
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Michael ********
Nope
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